Pokhara University

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Pokhara University was established in 1996 as a fifth University in the country under the government's policy of adopting a multi-university system in the country with aims to expand the access to higher education. The Prime Minister is the Chancellor of the University and the Pro-Chancellor is the Minister for Education. The Vice Chancellor is the principal administrator of the university. The central office of the university is located in Pokhara, Kaski district, Western Development Region.

[edit] Objectives

Increase private participation in higher education
Improve the quality of education
Expand the opportunity of higher education in the country
Supply skilled human resources necessary for national development
Enhance academic freedom in the university

[edit] Major Activities

Pokhara University has adopted Semester system. All Bachelor's degrees are of four years course extended in eight semester and Master's degrees are of two years extended in four semesters. M. Phil degree is of one and half years extended in three semesters. Ph. D. program is in process. There are three facilities-

   * Faculties of Sciences and Technology
   * Faculty of Management
   * Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

There are about 4800 students altogether in all programs. In the Fourth Convocation of Pokhara University, 792 students were graduated held on January 22, 2005. This number will increase each year since Pokhara University is aiming to Graduate about 1000 students per year.