Nepal's oldest university. Management and hospitality in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Management
Tribhuvan University is Nepal's oldest and largest university, founded in 1959, and its Faculty of Management is ranked first in the country for business studies. Tuition is the lowest on this site for an internationally recognised management degree, and Indian nationals need no visa.
Overview
Why families consider Tribhuvan University
Government university, the oldest in Nepal, established 1959. BBA, MBA in English medium. Compare it with the other universities in Nepal and the wider management and hospitality list.
Recognitions, as published
- Nepal's oldest and largest university, established 1959
- Faculty of Management ranked first in Nepal for business studies
- Kathmandu campus in a capital with a rich culture
- Lowest published tuition on this site for a recognised management degree
- No visa required: open border for Indian nationals
- Alumni network in banking, hospitality and consulting
Courses
Curriculum overview
BBA, MBA. 4 years (BBA) or 2 years (MBA). The phases below are as the university describes them.
Years 1 to 2, core business
Accounting, economics, business statistics, organisational behaviour, marketing
Years 3 to 4, specialisation
Finance, banking, hotel management or entrepreneurship, with a field project
Fees
Fee structure
Fees are indicative, as published by the university at the time of writing. They vary by intake, accommodation choice, visa requirements and exchange rate. The final fee is confirmed in writing before any application is submitted.
| Item | Cost, as published |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition | USD 1,500 to 2,500 |
| Living expenses | USD 80 to 120 a month |
| Total BBA (4 years) | About INR 9 to 15 lakh |
Eligibility
Eligibility for Indian students
The counsellor checks these against the student's marksheets and NEET scorecard in the first call. The full document list is on the admissions and visas page.
- 10+2 in any stream (45% or above)
- TU entrance exam
- No visa required for Indian nationals
- No IELTS required
Hostel and city
Living in Kathmandu
Nepal is the choice for Indian families who want geographic proximity, no visa requirement, cultural familiarity and strong FMGE outcomes. BPKIHS reports a 72.2% FMGE pass rate, and Kathmandu University and Tribhuvan University add first-ranked engineering and management faculties.
Study cities in Nepal
- Living expenses of USD 80 to 120 a month, as published
- Kathmandu: the capital, served by Tribhuvan International Airport
- On arrival, a Global Minds representative meets the student at the airport, accommodation has been checked in advance, and a local coordinator is reachable 24/7. See placement and support.
Admission process
Step by step
- Intake
- August
- Apply by
- May to July
Admission decisions are made by the university. Global Minds prepares and checks the file, tracks the application and arranges the invitation letter the visa needs. The full sequence is on the how it works page.
After graduation
- Work in Nepal's banking, tourism or development sector
- MBA in India or abroad
- Return to India with affordable international exposure
- Entrepreneurship in South Asian markets
- 1
Apply at Tribhuvan University
- 2
Take the TU management entrance exam
- 3
Merit-based admission
- 4
No visa: open border
- 5
Arrive in Kathmandu
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Questions about Tribhuvan University
When is the intake at Tribhuvan University and when should I apply?
Intake: August. Apply by: May to July. The counsellor confirms the current dates with the university before you commit.
What are the entry requirements for Indian students at Tribhuvan University?
10+2 in any stream (45% or above). TU entrance exam. No visa required for Indian nationals. No IELTS required.
What does Tribhuvan University cost?
USD 1,500 to 2,500 a year tuition; About INR 9 to 15 lakh for the 4-year BBA. Fees are indicative, as published by the university at the time of writing. They vary by intake, accommodation choice, visa requirements and exchange rate. The final fee is confirmed in writing before any application is submitted.
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