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 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 18 subject rankings
QS 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
QS
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: QS Rank 1401-1500, 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.