PGDE and Master Programs 2025 August Intake at Kathmandu University School of Education
Kathmandu University School of Education (KUSOED) invites applications for its Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) and Master's programs for the August 2025 batch. These programs are tailored for aspiring educators, development professionals, researchers, school leaders, and trainers committed to educational transformation in Nepal and beyond.
Offering a blend of academic rigor and practical learning, these programs are supported through various scholarship schemes, including UGC formula funding, research assistantships, needs-based aid, and CPEC fellowships. KUSOED’s interdisciplinary programs respond to local and global educational challenges while nurturing competent, ethical, and innovative professionals.
Program Departments and Offerings
Development Education
Contact: Dr. Suresh Gautam | [email protected] | 9801370658
Master in Sustainable Development (2 Years)
Eligibility: Bachelor's in any discipline with at least 45% or CGPA 2.5/4
Structure: 54 credits across 4 semesters, including coursework on sustainability, gender equity, global change, and research projects or dissertations.
Master in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (2 Years)
Eligibility: Bachelor’s in any discipline with 45% or CGPA 2.5/4; work experience in TVET preferred
Focus: Bridging skill gaps through advanced TVET leadership, curriculum design, HR development, and entrepreneurship.
Master in Indigenous Education and Development (1 Year)
Eligibility: Master’s in any discipline
Focus: Decolonial knowledge systems, indigenous values, governance, cultural revitalization, and critical pedagogy.
Educational Leadership
Contact: Dr. Shesha Kanta Pageni | [email protected] | 9801370656
M.Ed. in Leadership and Management (2 Years)
Eligibility: Bachelor’s in any discipline with 45% or CGPA 2.5/4
Program Highlights: Instructional leadership, school-community partnership, policy, data-driven planning, and digital leadership.
M.Ed. in Leadership and Management (1 Year)
Eligibility: Master’s in any discipline
Focus: For experienced professionals aiming to deepen strategic leadership in schools and institutions.
Language Education
Contact: Dr. Tikaram Poudel | [email protected] | 9843756851
M.Ed. in English Language Education (2 Years)
Eligibility: Bachelor's with 45% or CGPA 2.5/4 + KU Language Test
Focus: English teaching, digital literacy, AI in language education, multilingual pedagogy.
M.Ed. in English Language Teaching (1 Year)
Eligibility: Master’s in any discipline + KU Language Test
Focus: Pedagogical innovation, language learning theories, and practical teaching.
Master in Writing and Literacy Studies (2 Years)
Eligibility: Bachelor’s with 45% or CGPA 2.5/4
Structure: Literacy theory, writing pedagogy, technical communication, and interdisciplinary media studies.
STEAM Education
Contact: Dr. Binod Prasad Pant | [email protected] | 9801370657
Master in Higher Education (1 Year)
Eligibility: Master’s degree; college/university teaching experience preferred
Focus: Curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, professional development in tertiary education.
M.Ed. in Mathematics Education (2 Years)
Eligibility: Bachelor's in mathematics or math-related field; alternative: PGDE or bridge course
M.Ed. in STEAM Education (1 and 2 Years)
Eligibility: 1-year (Master's degree), 2-year (Bachelor’s degree)
Bridge Course in Mathematics (6 Months)
Eligibility: Bachelor’s in any discipline
Inclusive Education, Early Childhood Development & Professional Studies
Contact: Dr. Parbati Dhungana | [email protected] | 9768443850
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Bridge Course in Early Childhood Development (6 Months)
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Master in Training and Development (1 Year)
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M.Ed. in Early Childhood Development (1 Year)
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M.Ed. in Inclusive and Special Needs Education (1 Year)
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Master in School Transformation (2 Years)
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PGDE in Inclusive and Special Needs Education (1 Year)
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PGDE in STEAM Leadership (1 Year)
Eligibility: Bachelor's or Master's based on program type
School Counselling and Wellbeing
Contact: Dr. Shree Krishna Wagle | 9841661615
M.Ed. in School Counselling (1 Year)
Eligibility: Master’s in any discipline
M.Ed. in School Counselling (2 Years)
Eligibility: Bachelor's with 45% or CGPA 2.5/4
PhD in Education (2.5 Years) – Fee Structure (Feb 2026 Batch)
Category Nepali Students SAARC Countries Other Countries Total Program Fee NPR 682,000 NPR 826,000 NPR 1,098,000 Installments 10 (Over 5 Semesters)
Installments range from NPR 64,000 to 106,000, depending on the semester.
Application and Further Information
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Visit: https://kusoed.edu.np
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Contact department heads or program coordinators as listed
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Mode: Blended (Online + Face-to-face)
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Locations for contact sessions: National and international nodes (to be notified)
