Engineering Collages in Nepal: History, Scope, Opportunities

History of Engineering as an Academic Course

The first ever school established with the motive of teaching engineering in Nepal was the Technical Training School which was established in 1942, and it initially offered a curriculum related to trades and civil sub-overseers program only. After 17 years of this establishment, in 1959, the Diploma in Civil Engineering was started by Nepal Engineering Institute with the assistance of the government of India. Then again, after 6 years of the establishment of the diploma course, technical courses like the general course in General Mechanics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Drafting, and Auto Mechanics were initiated with the assistance of the government of the Federal Republic of Germany, in 1965. Until then, there was Technical Training Institute in Thapathali and Nepal Engineering Institute in Pulchowk. The college in Thapathali was renamed Thapathali Campus and the college at Pulchowk was renamed Pulchowk Campus, and the two different campuses got together under one of the Institutes of Tribhuvan University called IoE. 

The Image structure of the history is presented below;

Evolution of Engineering Program in Nepal

After the two collages got under the TU and after the IoE was formed, the following programs were assigned

Current Offerings from different level

Bachelor Level Program

1. Civil Engineering 
2. Electrical Engineering
3. Electronics Engineering
4. Computer Engineering
5. Mechanical Engineering
6. Automobile Engineering 
7. Geometrics Engineering 
8. Industrial Engineering 
9. Agriculture Engineering  
10. Architecture 
11. Aerospace Engineering 
12. Chemical Engineering 

Masters Level Programs

1. Urban Planning
2. Energy for Sustainable Social Development
3. Energy Efficient Buildings
4. Transportation Engineering
5. Structural Engineering
6. Construction Management
7. Disaster Risk Management
8. Water Resources Engineering
9. Geotechnical Engineering
10. Environmental Engineering
11. Hydropower Engineering
12. Power System Engineering
13. Information &Communication Engineering
14. Computer System & Knowledge Engineering
15. Renewable Energy Engineering
16. Technology & Innovation Management
17. Energy System Planning & Management
18. Mechanical System Design and Engineering
19. Climate Change and Development
20. Material Science & Engineering
21. Electrical Engineering in Distributed Generation

Communication and Knowledge Engineering

1. Infrastructure Engineering and Management
2. Earthquake Engineering
3. Engineering in Mechanical Design and Manufacturing
4. Land and Water Engineering
5. Master in Architecture
6. Rock and Tunnel Engineering
7. Geospatial Engineering
8. Sanitation Engineering/Science
9. Information System Engineering
10. Distributed Generation Engineering
11. Informatics and Intelligent Engineering
12. Mechanical Engineering Design and Manufacturing

Different Universities of Nepal Offering Engineering

There are 6 different universities in Nepal offering affiliation to more than 50 colleges nationwide. Among them, 4 of the major universities are,

• Tribhuvan University
• Kathmandu University
• Pokhara University
• Purbanchal University

The other two universities offer engineering education to the students of their region only and are listed below as;

• Far-Western Univesity, for the far-western region
• Mid-Western University, for mid-western region

Tribhuvan University for Engineering 

Total Engineering Collages- 17

Constituent Collages- 7

Private Affiliated Collages- 10

Fee Structure

Eligibility Requirement

Engineering Courses Offered by TU

BE in Civil Engineering

one that specializes in the construction and infrastructure of civilization including sky bridges, road designs, and buildings.

BE in Electrical Engineering

 one that specializes in electrical system development including power generation and distribution systems ensuring that the commonly used electrical products meet the safety standards and function efficiently.

BE in Electronics Engineering

one that specializes in designing an electronic system like circuits and devices like consumer electronics and communication systems. 

BE in Computer Engineering

one that specializes in computer systems and hardware as they integrate their knowledge of computer science with electrical engineering. Such engineers produce products like microprocessors, circuit boards, software applications, and updates and ensure that the software has proper integration with the hardware. 

BE in Mechanical Engineering

one that specializes in developing machines, tools, and engines by applying principles of physics and material science, and by ensuring that the developed projects are efficient and function properly. 

BE in Automobile Engineering

one that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing vehicles to ensure that the performance of the vehicle is excellent in terms of safety, efficiency, and working mechanism.

BE in Geometrics Engineering

one that specializes in the efficient use of technologies like GPS or GIS when it comes to collecting, analyzing, and managing such spatial data which later helps in land surveying, mapping, and monitoring environmental projects too.

BE in Industrial Engineering

one that specializes in improving efficiency, productivity, and quality within any complex industry’s functionality by analyzing the overall workflows, enhancing producing strategies and operational performances, and reducing waste. 

BE in Agriculture Engineering

one that specializes in working for the convenience of agricultural production by designing tools and machines that could help in farming operations, improving irrigation systems, and ensuring that there is a sustainable agricultural practice that works for increasing productivity. 

BE in Architecture

one that specializes in designing big buildings and infrastructures while ensuring that the functionality, safety, environmental impact, and even aesthetic parts are coordinated with the engineers. They use engineering principles and technologies with the design to check the viability of the designs with the structure. 

BE in Aerospace Engineering

one that specializes in working on airplane parts and functionalities. When designing aircraft, missiles, satellites, and spacecraft, they ensure the safety and performance of the aerospace application by focusing on aerodynamics, material science, structural analysis, propulsion systems, and so forth. 

BE in Chemical Engineering

one that specializes in converting raw materials into valuable products by implying the principles of chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics. 

Kathmandu University for Engineering

Total Engineering Collages- 1

Constituent Collages- 1

Private Affiliated Collages- 0

Fee Structure

Eligibility Requirements

Engineering Courses Offered by KU

BE in Mining Engineering

Nepal is a country filled with natural resources, and many of them have not even been exploited. Hence, this recently launched four-year program was designed with a motive to address this issue and fill the gap. As such engineering can play a huge role in the development of the nation too, there is an increasing demand for skilled professionals in this field. 

BE in Mechanical Engineering

The mechanical industry has a huge potential and increasing demand for changes. To address such demand and to ensure that the engineers are filled with project-handling skills alongside technical skills, the program is divided into four different categories; Automobile, Energy Technology, Hydropower, and Design and Manufacturing. 

BE in Computer Engineering

In this field, the engineers will have the opportunity to learn about designing digital hardware systems like computers and communication devices. When doing so, they ensure that the software development is also aligned and in process. 

BE in Geomatic Engineering

Engineers involved in this field work on developmental works, especially the works on land, based on the location and the condition of that place. They find the best place to work in, whether it is a terrestrial land, marine, airborne, or satellite-based habitat, and analyze, model, and manage the workable place out of all the surrounding places. 

BE in Chemical Engineering

This is the first-ever engineering course related to the field of chemicals which was introduced in Nepal in 2015 AD where all the chemical reactions are analyzed. The highly skilled graduates working in this field could develop and design various chemical manufacturing processes and equipment. 

BE in Civil Engineering

This course was designed a long time ago as it includes the designing, constructing, and maintaining of physical infrastructures that have existed in the world for a long time. 

BE in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

This is also a four-year course with two different specialization factors one in the field of power and control while another in the field of communication. Choosing any of the specializations, the pass-outs and graduates will become capable enough to contribute to extracting Nepal’s hydropower potential.

BArch in Architecture

Engineers are so focused on their maths, physics, and chemistry, that there was a gap seen in the blending of traditional elements with modern aesthetic design, which became something in demand. People started demanding to build infrastructures and other elements but in a more design and aesthetic manner. Hence, architects started working along with engineers to help the engineers design the same thing but in a more appealing manner. 

Pokhara University for Engineering

Total Engineering Collages- 16

Constituent Collages- 1

Private Affiliated Collages- 15

 Fee Structure

Eligibility Requirement

Engineering Courses Offered

BE in Electronics and Communication Engineering

With the increasing demand for electronics and communication tools, this curriculum helps students to design, and develop electronic circuits and devices. As the students graduate from this program, they tend to be prepared to tackle real-world challenges using modern technologies, in the field of both electronics and communication domains. 

BE in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

The program was created to meet the demand for power systems, computer science, AI, telecommunication, and all other electronic tools used widely in today’s landscape. Such digital gadgets and tools have been popular and recent decades and working on enhancing such mechanisms would benefit the ongoing demand and national goal. 

BE in Information technology

This engineering program is designed to implement the principles of computer science when it comes to managing and manipulating data effectively. Under this program, students will be able to cover topics like software development, networking, database management, and so forth. Hence the course is designed for proper use of data, from initially bringing such useful data from all around the possible places to ensuring that there is reliable transfer of data. 

BE in Software Engineering

The program is designed to ensure that the graduates come out with the proper skills required for software development and engineering ensuring ethical computer solutions. The curriculum includes programming languages, software designing, coding, database management, human-computer interactions, and various other software development-related subjects, in a more practical manner. 

BE in Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering at Pokhara University offers a similar program offered at the Tribhuvan University mentioned above. The students are prepared for careers in constructing, maintaining infrastructures, and designing. Hence during their academic years, they tend to learn contemporary project planning, designing, estimating the cost, emphasizing surveys for research, and after-work maintenance. 

BE in Civil and Rural Engineering

It is similar to the concept of BE in Civil Engineering, but the infrastructural development is done in more rural areas with complicated and challenging structures. So alongside the engineering class, the program also tends to inform students about the land structures, and the favorable engineering techniques used for such structural lands. Saying this, the graduates also learn to strategically align their projects while enhancing access to essential services like clean water, transportation, sanitation, and proper life in that area. 

BE in Computer Engineering

The course enables students to build a solid foundation for a successful career in technology. It includes programs like data structures, computer architecture, software engineering, network systems, and data structures and provides more practical classes in the class as well as at home by assigning projects. Computer Engineering graduates can further choose their career path to become software developers, system analysts, network engineers, or database administrators. 

Bachelor in Architecture

This course is designed for students to enhance their skills and knowledge in planning, designing, comfort, and durability while ensuring looks, aesthetic features, and social responsiveness. Factors like furnishing, interior designing, landscape management, and so forth come under this, not missing the electronic devices in communication.  

Purbanchal University 

Total Engineering Collages- 16

Constituent Collages- 1

Private Affiliated Collages- 15

Fee Structure

Eligibility Criteria

Engineering Courses Offered

BE in Biomedical Engineering

This course is a combination of engineering principles with the medical and biological sciences and hence offers subjects like human anatomy, tissue engineering, molecular engineering, medical instrumentation, biomaterials, biochemistry, and so forth, that are relevant to both the courses and works for developing something that eases both the world. 

BE in Civil Engineering

Similar to any other university, at this university too, the course is designed to ensure that the graduates become knowledgeable in designing, planning, and constructing infrastructures while considering natural resources like rivers, and trees, as well as other structures like transportation, construction, and geotechnical engineering. 

BE in Electrical Engineering

A 4-year undergraduate program that covers courses like circuit analysis, electrical machines, signal processing, control systems, and power systems in both theoretical and practical learning practices. Graduates from this program are expected to understand and solve complex electrical engineering problems, develop leadership skills, and design electrical systems and components. 

BE in Geomatic Engineering

This is a 4 years program offered in Nepal that focuses on the collection, analysis, and management of data related to geography. Courses like surveying, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and geodesy are covered in both theoretical and practical manner. As the course is related to geography, students learn to create maps and analyze data on that basis.

Bachelor in Architecture

Just like in other universities, in this university too, the architecture works in planning, designing, and ensuring that the constructing firm meets the aesthetic and design needs of the infrastructure. When doing so, it considers factors like materials, technology, lights, budget, and overall operations. 

Why study Engineering in Nepal

1. Engineering is a respected profession in Nepalese society, and when it is from reputable engineering colleges, that would be the cherry on top.
2. There is a diverse range of specialization fields including civil, electrical, computer, biomedical, and mechanical, and students can choose their field of interest, from this wide range.
3. The demand for engineers has been positively increasing and with the demand for modernization and industrialization, the demand for engineers also seems to increase.
4. Nepal has been offering a great curriculum for engineering for a long time with strict supervision of universities and institutes like IoE.
5. Passout engineers from Nepal have the opportunity to work internationally gaining the opportunity to be exposed to global engineering practices. 
6. Engineering graduates are seen to work together with people from other fields like environmental science, and other projects like urban planning, and such collaboration results in fostering knowledge as well as fostering innovation.

Salary of Engineering Teachers in Nepal