Kathmandu University School of Arts announces the opening of admissions for the following programs for the 2024 August intake:
BACHELOR PROGRAMS
- Bachelor in Media Studies (BMS)
- Bachelor in Community Development (BCD)
- Bachelor in Yogic Sciences & Wellbeing (BYSW)
- Bachelor in Economics (BECON)
- Bachelor of Arts in Music (BMus)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
- Bachelor of Craft and Design (BCDes)
BACHELOR PROGRAMS – Affiliated Programs
- Bachelor in Development Studies (BDevS) – National College, Dhumbarahi, Kathmandu
- Bachelor in Development Finance (BDFin) – National College, Dhumbarahi, Kathmandu
- Bachelor of Social Sciences (BoSS) – National College, Dhumbarahi, Kathmandu
BACHELOR PROGRAMS – Extended/ Partner Programs
- BA in Buddhist Studies with Himalayan Language – Kathmandu University Centre for Buddhist Studies, Rangjung Yeshe Institute, Kathmandu
- Bachelor of Psychology (BPsych) – National College, Kathmandu
- Bachelor in Public Administration and Management – Madhesh University, Birgunj
- Bachelor in Yogic Sciences and Wellbeing – Sriviswesara Yoga Research Institute, Tirupati, India
- Bachelor in Yogic Sciences and Wellbeing – College of Medical Sciences, Chitwan
- Bachelor in Yogic Sciences and Wellbeing – Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara
Eligibility for Bachelor programs: Nepali or Non-Nepali national with 10+2 or equivalent level education of at least 1.60 CGPA or 40% aggregate. (Applications with transcripts issued by NEB before 2022 should have a minimum of 2.0 CGPA of 45% in aggregate). GCE Advanced Level students should have passed at least three subjects at A Level and one general paper at AS Level with a minimum of 40% PUM in aggregate. Selected applicants have to pass an entrance test and interview.
MASTER’S PROGRAMS
- Masters in Media Studies (MMS)
- Master in Urban Studies (MUS)
- Master of Arts in Music (MMus)
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
MASTER’S PROGRAMS – Extended/ Partner Programs
- MA in Buddhist Studies – Kathmandu University Centre for Buddhist Studies, Rangjung Yeshe Institute, Kathmandu
- MA in Translation, Textual Interpretation, and Philology – Kathmandu University Centre for Buddhist Studies, Rangjung Yeshe Institute, Kathmandu
Eligibility for Master Programs: Nepali or Non-Nepali national with completion of 4 year Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2 out of 4 or an equivalent of 45 percent marks in the latest degree acquired in a recognized institute. Selected applicants have to pass an entrance test and interview.
A strong quantitative background will be given priority in the selection process.
Scholarships: several scholarships are available in bachelor programs such as merit-based scholarships for semester toppers, need-based scholarships for students from low-income families, and one Lalitpur Metropolitan Quota Scholarship in each program.
Bachelor-level programs offer scholarships to 10 percent of admitted students under the UGC Formula Funding Scheme.
Master-level programs offer scholarships to 20 percent of admitted students under the UGC Formula Funding Scheme.
Note: Scholarships are not applicable for the affiliated or extended programs.
Reserved seats: 10 percent of the total approved seats are for foreign students. Similarly, another 10 percent of the seats are for students under the inclusion category.
Note: students waiting for the results of their final year or semester examination of their qualifying degree can apply for provisional admission.
Application Deadline: Different dates may apply for different programs, please visit the respective programs page above.
Go to Application Guidelines.
