MSc in Transportation Engineering and Management

A two-year, four-semester master’s program designed to develop advanced skills in transportation engineering, planning, policy, and management, with strong emphasis on infrastructure development needs of developing countries.

Description

The MSc in Transportation Engineering and Management under Pokhara University prepares civil engineers to handle the technical, managerial, and policy-related complexities of transportation systems. Students learn transportation planning methods, traffic engineering, safety, economics, and human factors while gaining research and analytical skills to address real-world infrastructure challenges. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary perspectives, covering legal, economic, communication, behavioral, and environmental aspects that influence transportation systems. A 15-credit thesis enhances research capacity and practical application.

Curricular Structure (Table)

Total Credits: 60 (Coursework 45 + Thesis 15)

Semester I

Semester II

Semester III

Semester IV

Features

• Focused on transportation planning, engineering, safety, and project execution
• Interdisciplinary structure covering policy, economics, social factors, and engineering design
• 15-credit research thesis emphasizing practical and analytical skills
• Designed to meet Nepal’s infrastructure and mobility challenges
• Suitable for civil engineers aiming for higher-level roles in transport sector

Fee (Approximation)

Likely range for engineering master’s programs under Pokhara University:
NPR 4,50,000 – 6,50,000
(Varies by college such as nec, UESC, and United Technical College.)

Admission Process

• Hold a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with minimum second division (or 2.0 GPA)
• Apply through the offering institution (nec, UESC, United Technical College)
• Sit for entrance examination conducted by respective colleges
• Merit-based selection
• Complete enrollment and semester registration

Job Prospects

• Transportation engineer
• Highway and traffic engineer
• Transport planner for government or private sector
• Infrastructure project manager
• Urban mobility and public transport analyst
• Road safety specialist
• Logistics and mobility systems consultant
• Researcher in transportation systems and policy
• Engineer in design, construction, and maintenance of transport infrastructures