MSc Information System Engineering

A two-year, four-semester engineering program designed to produce technically strong professionals capable of designing, developing, analyzing, securing, and managing complex information and knowledge-based systems.

The MSc in Information System Engineering under Pokhara University builds advanced competence in information systems, enterprise architecture, knowledge engineering, security, communication systems, and database technologies. The program integrates engineering principles with analytical, managerial, social, and ethical dimensions of information systems practice. Students gain the technical depth needed to handle real-world challenges related to information integration, system design, data management, project execution, and research.
Total credit requirement: 60 credits (45 coursework + 15 thesis/electives).

Curricular Structure (Tables)

Semester I — 15 Credits

Semester II — 15 Credits

Semester III — 15 Credits

Semester IV — 15 Credits

Features

• Strong engineering foundation with focus on information and knowledge systems
• Covers enterprise architecture, information security, advanced database systems
• Includes project management and research proposal development
• Thesis component strengthens analytical and research capabilities
• Targeted toward roles bridging advanced engineering and applied information systems
• Admission controlled through Pokhara University entrance exam

Fee (Approximation)

Typical engineering master’s pricing under PU:
NPR 4,50,000 – 7,00,000
(varies across institutions; Gandaki College typically falls mid-range).

Admission Process

• Bachelor’s degree in Software, Computer, IT, Electronics, Electrical & Electronics, or equivalent
• Minimum 2.0 CGPA or second division
• Apply during PU’s annual admission cycle (around March)
• Sit for entrance exam conducted by Faculty of Science and Technology
• Merit-based selection
• Complete enrollment and semester registration

Job Prospects

• Information systems engineer
• Systems architect
• Enterprise solutions engineer
• Information security analyst
• Data and knowledge engineering specialist
• Database architect
• IT project manager
• Research engineer in information systems
• Software and systems integration engineer
• Academic or R&D professional in computing disciplines