Message from the Vice-Chancellor

Dear students, guardians, faculty, staff, and members of the KU community,

For the past 35 years, Kathmandu University (KU) has established itself as a leader in the modernization of Nepal's higher education. Having been a part of KU's journey for three decades—first as a student, then as a professor, and now as the sixth Vice-Chancellor—I feel deeply connected to KU's commitment to academic excellence.

Today, higher education worldwide is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by new technologies, innovative teaching methods, and an unprecedented wave of student migration. In this context, KU aims to leverage its local strengths while maintaining a global perspective.

We are committed to leading the way in advancing academic excellence, fostering research and innovation, promoting internationalization, embracing digital transformation, encouraging entrepreneurship, enhancing academia-industry cooperation, and ensuring financial sustainability.

Let us unite our efforts to enhance KU's legacy towards realizing the vision of making it a world-class university!

Sincerely,

Prof. Bivek Baral,

PhD Vice-Chancellor