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Tribhuvan University
(TU)
About
Tribhuvan University is a public university located in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. Established in 1959, TU is the oldest and the largest university in Nepal. It offers 1,000 undergraduate and 500 postgraduate programs across a wide range of disciplines. Additionally, the institution has 62 constituent campuses and over 1,080 affiliated colleges across the country.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 919 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 18 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 499,671
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 19.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 0%
- Female : Male
- 52 : 48
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Resources | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =259 | 42.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =411 | 42.2 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =730 | 42.2 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =987 | 42.2 | 2026 |
QS
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-475 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2025 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 801+ | 15.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 1001+ | 10.9 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 1001+ | 14.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1251+ | 9.1 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsSchool
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View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Tribhuvan University?
Tribhuvan University's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 1501+, US News Rank =919.
When was Tribhuvan University founded?
Tribhuvan University was founded in 1959.
What are the top subjects at Tribhuvan University?
Top subjects at Tribhuvan University include: Water Resources, Public, Environmental and Occupational Health, Public Health, Earth & Marine Sciences, Ecology.
Where is Tribhuvan University located?
Tribhuvan University is located in Kathmandu, Nepal.