KU Programs

Our Courses

Bachelor in Development Studies (Since 1999)

In development studies, students will understand the policies, actions, and interventions that bring about the kinds of social change that lead to higher levels

Bachelor in Development Finance (Since 2006)

BDFin is an interdisciplinary course that combines Finance with courses on economics,  management, and development along with research courses.

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Since 2013)

BoSS program is an interdisciplinary course combining Sociology, Anthropology, Culture, Political Sciences, and Psychology,

Bachelor of Psychology (Since 2023)

126 credits dedicated to Psychology and interdisciplinary subjects that will add on the value on Psychology

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International Students and Exchange Programs

National College has been opted by a number of foreign Students from all over the globes. From Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Bangladesh, India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Australia, we have 21 students who have studied or are studying with us

  • Nepal Japan Project
  • China Cultural Visit
  • National Institute for Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bengaluru
  • Erasmus Plus Program

1300+

Alumni

30+

Gold Medalists

7+

University Toppers

20+

International Students

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Admissions & Scholarships

Students will have to pass the KUSAAT test consisting of written and oral tests. The written test will be in Mathematics, English and General Knowledge followed by an Interview.

Semester Topper:

Awarded to the highest grade scorer student(s) from each semester

Toppers with 4 GPA:

Awarded to the students who secure 4.00 GPA/CGPA in all the subjects in a semester.

Needy and Diligent:

Awarded to the selected needy and diligent students, who can also maintain a minimum 2.5 CGPA.

Merit based:

Awarded to the students who secure the highest score in KUSAAT.

SAF Madanjeet Singh Scholarship

It is a full scholarship provided by South Asia Foundation.

Research Activities during Educational Tours

Field Studies & Other Activities

For Our Students

RESEARCH, TRAINING AND SEMINAR

  • Field Experience
  • Project Works
  • Voluntary Works
  • Internship

Field Experience

Field study is a part and parcel of the academic programs at NC.  Each semester, students together with faculties conduct field studies in various parts of the country, and explore pertinent issues related to the courses being discussed in the classrooms.

Voluntary Works

Students are encouraged to participate in voluntary works at various social and development organizations while still not hampering their academic endeavors.

Project Works

In the 4th year-2nd semester, students have to individually prepare research proposals on social, economic, environmental, development and finance issues, related to the courses they have studied. They have to defend their research proposals in front of the College Research Committee.

Internship

 BDevs, BDFin, BoSS and BPsych  students undergo Internship work in the 7th semester for 60 working days under the mentorship of senior professionals at corporate companies, financial institutions, development agencies or research organizations

Why National College?

Our Strength

Academic Excellence

The Kathmandu University Vice Chancellor’s Award (Gold Medal) is given to the bachelor level student who has the highest score among all the Bachelor degree’s programmes from all faculties of KU.

Unique Courses in South Asia

National College established in 1996 is a pioneer institution in South Asia offering under-graduate studies in development field.

Kathmandu University Affiliation

We have been associated with Kathmandu University, one of the best universities for higher learning in Nepal since 1996. We are the only college offering courses on development studies, development finance and social sciences affiliated to Kathmandu University.

Centre for Development Studies

UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Center for Development Studies and Regional Cooperation Centre for Development Studies

Cross Cultural Learning Environment

Through Confucius Institute in Kathmandu University (CIKU), 17 National College students so far got opportunity to visit China for education, learning and cultural exchange.

Global Internship & Opportunities

Students of National College have been provided with internship opportunities to organizations in Bangladesh, India, Thailand, and Philippines.

Our Students

Gold Medalists

KHUSHI HANG TENGA RAI

CGPA 3.95, BoSS

SWASTIKA SHRESTHA

CGPA 3.74, BDFin

BIDHYA NEUPANE

CGPA 3.98, BDevS

BINI DAHAL

CGPA 3.98, BDevS

NEWS & UPDATES

Latest News and Events

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Networks and Partners

  • NextGen Youth Fellowship
  • NC Alumni
  • Universities
  • MoUs

Voice of Students

Alumni Stories

Milan Regmi

BDFin, 2010-14

The flexible course curriculum and extensive research based field trips has equipped me with set of Emotional and contextual intelligence, thereby broadening the horizon of my learning approach.

Bidhyaman Mahatara

BDevS, 2010-14

I have had plenty of sweet memories to cherish for the life at National College. Among them, the regular field visits and Nepal Japan Project (NJP), which based on abundant learning experiences and full of entertainment, were the most memorable.

Sudyumna Dahal

BDevS

On this important milestone, I would like to congratulate you and express my sincere gratitude to National College for your guidance, warmth, kindness that you have always extended towards me. You have played an important role in what I am today and where I have reached! So, thank you so much!

Anish KC

BDFin, 2009-13

National College played a pivotal role in making me the person I am now. The education I received here has provided me aunique and powerful foundation
to build a career.

Shristi Shakya

BoSS, 2015-19

National College has been a space for exploration of endless knowledge and experiences. The fact that we are not confined within a box, and encouraged to take up new challenges itself opened up so many opportunities.

Santosh Pandey

BDevS, 2014-18

Being a SAF Scholar & student of Development Studies, I got detailed insights about national,
regional & global development scenarios. At National
College, I engaged actively in different activities apart from my academics through which I met my cofounders to start my venture – Offering Happiness.

Join us at National College

With the foundation stone lain on the auspicious day of Ghatasthapana (September 25, 2014), construction of the college building is almost in its final stage as of today, with the remaining civil works of boundary wall and lift.  The 7-storey building consists of spacious 14 classrooms of international standard equipped with audio-visuals and furniture.  Similarly, the college has its auditorium of capacity 130 pax equipped with air-condition and audio-visuals, and also annexed with a service room as well as indoor parking.  Along with a spacious library and computer lab, there are six major office rooms separated with staff-friendly partitions.