Kathmandu University School of Engineering
काठमाण्डौ विश्वविद्यालय इन्जिनियरिङ्ग स्कुल | |
Logo of the School of Engineering | |
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1994 |
Parent institution | Kathmandu University |
| Dean | Prof. Manish Pokharel, Ph.D. |
| Location | Dhulikhel , Bagmati Province , Nepal |
| Campus | Rural |
| Website | soe.ku.edu.np |
Kathmandu University School of Engineering (KUSoE) is one of the seven constituent schools of Kathmandu University (KU), located in Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok District, Bagmati Province, Nepal.[1][2] Established in 1994, the school offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering and technology.[3][4]
Artificial intelligence programs
In August 2021, Kathmandu University's School of Engineering launched Nepal's first dedicated degree programs in Artificial Intelligence: the Bachelor of Technology in Artificial Intelligence (BTech AI) and the Master of Technology in Artificial Intelligence (MTech AI).[5][6]
Research
The School of Engineering actively engages in research through various centers and labs:[3]
- Turbine Testing Lab
- High Performance Computing Lab
- Geomatics Engineering Lab
- Center for Artificial Intelligence
- Center for Energy Studies
International collaboration
SoE has collaborations with several international institutions:[3]
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
- AIT Thailand
- Universities in Germany, China, Japan, and the USA
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM)[7]
Student Life
Students at SoE are involved in various technical clubs and organizations including:
- KU Robotics Club
- KU Civil Engineering Society
- KU Electrical and Electronics Club
- Kathmandu University Computer Club (KUCC)
The school hosts annual technical fests, hackathons, and exhibitions to foster student innovation and teamwork.
Campus
The School of Engineering is located at the main Dhulikhel campus of Kathmandu University.
See also
References
- ^ "KU mechanical engineering researchers develop prosthetic device manufacturing". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2025-09-21.
- ^ "किन लुकाइयो इन्जिनियरिङ्गमा पास स्कोर ?". nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2025-09-21.
- ^ a b c School of Engineering, Kathmandu University – Official Website: https://soe.ku.edu.np/, Accessed April 18, 2025.
- ^ "Kathmandu University School of Engineering - Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok". Edusanjal. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
- ^ "Kathmandu University Launches AI Degree Courses, First Ever in Nepal". Nepali Sansar. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
- ^ "Nepal finally gets its first supercomputer". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
- ^ "KU announces joint Master's degree program with IIT Madras". Setopati. Retrieved 2025-04-20.