Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is the premier international institution of higher education and research in Asia. Based in Thailand, it was established as the SEATO Graduate School of Engineering in 1959. The only International educational institution of its kind, AIT has students from 50+ countries, and employees from 40+ countries. The institute is the recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award
The Vision
The vision of Pulchowk Campus is to be a premier engineering education institution at par with world-class role models.
The Mission
The Mission of Pulchowk Campus is to provide quality engineering education and research in the frontier engineering areas.
Goals
Pulchowk Campus has the following goals with measurable outcomes in the areas of research, educational, and resource excellence:
Goal # 1: Enhance Academic Excellence
Goal # 2: Research and Development Think-Tank
Goal # 3: Improved Working Environment
Goal # 4: Financial Sustainability
Goal # 5: Collaboration and Cooperation
Tribhuvan University (TU), which was established in 1959, is the first national institution of higher education in Nepal. The Central Administrative Office and the Central Campus of the university are located on the north eastern facade of Kirtipur, an ancient and small town located five kilometers away from Kathmandu city centre. There are 39 central departments and 4 research centres in TU, and out of them 31 departments and 3 research centres are located at Kirtipur. The university at Kirtipur is spread over an area of 154.77 hectares (3042-5-2 ropanis).
After the second democratic movement of 2006, the Prime Minister of Nepal is the ceremonial chief, the Chancellor of the University, whereas
the Minister of Education is the Pro-Chancellor. The Vice Chancellor is the Chief Executive of the university. He is assisted by the Rector in academic programmes and the Registrar in financial management and general administration.
Tribhuvan University is a non-profit making autonomous institution funded by the Government of Nepal. On January 8, 2013, the government of Nepal has principally agreed to declare Tribhuvan University as the Central University.