Madan Bhandari University Opens PhD and Master’s Admissions

 Invitation of Applications for Admission to  Master of Applied Science and PhD Programs

Introduction

Madan Bhandari University of Science and Technology (MBUST) was established through the promulgation of the Madan Bhandari University of Science and Technology Act, 2079 (2022 AD) on August 3, 2022. This Act grants extensive autonomy to the University creating an enabling environment for developing MBUST into a world-class research-oriented university. MBUST holds the promise of making a direct contribution to the economic development of the country through the creation of new knowledge and technology, which should enhance the competitiveness of the country's economy.

The MBUST vision is to be a world-class university and the mission is to build prosperous and just Nepal. MBUST is committed to provide world-class education by attracting talented and committed students and academic staff, and providing a conducive environment for research and development activities focused at solving real-life problems of the industry using the state-of-the- art knowledge and technology. 

Academic Programs 

The teaching and research activities of the University are guided by the real-life problems of the industry. Teaching and research programs of the University are delivered through the Institutes engaged in research related to specific economic sectors. The students will pursue their study in close collaboration with related industries and are expected to develop a new technology for collaborating industrial partners. This approach is designed to produce graduates who are "job creators" rather than "job seekers". 

MBUST has been offering PhD and Master of Applied Science (MAS) programs in Organic Agriculture, Forest Biomaterials Science and Engineering, and MAS programs in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure. 

Academic programs to be offered in November 2025 session are PhD in Organic Agriculture, Forest Biomaterials Science and Engineering and Artificial Intelligence and MAS in Organic Agriculture, Forest Biomaterials Science and Engineering, and Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure.

Curriculum structures (Attachment 1) and lists of resource persons for various degrees (Attachment 2) are appended to this notice. Please visit www.mbust.edu.np for more details. 

Programs, Intake and Financial Support 

Monthly scholarship of Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 12,000 respectively may be provided to PhD students for 36 months and Master's students for 24 months based on scholastic performance subject to the availability of resources and satisfactory performance. Students getting fee waiver and/ or scholarships are required to be engaged in University’s research and other activities. 

For getting tuition fee waivers and scholarships, Master's students will have to commit to be employed or self-employed in Nepal or serve at MBUST or institutions placed by the MBUST for at least two years. The duration of service will be half of the above for students getting only the fee waiver independent of the degree of the fee waiver. Similarly, PhD students, for getting tuition fee waivers and scholarships, will have to commit to be employed or self-employed in Nepal or serve at MBUST or institutions placed by the MBUST for at least three years.  Students failing to meet these obligations shall be morally obliged to reimburse to the University the full amount of scholarship and fee waiver, at the value of Nepali Rupees at the time of their graduation, they have received within five years after the graduation. 

If recipients of tuition fee waiver and scholarship leave the study before completion they will have to reimburse the total amount of scholarship received and pay tuition fees for the whole course. 

Cost of Study

The tuition fees for one year is Rs.150,000 for both PhD and Master's programs. The University will bear the cost of laboratory consumables associated with the study. The students will be required to bear the cost of field work associated with their transportation and lodging. However, such costs may be borne by the University if such expenses can be financed by funding for the research from sponsors. 

To encourage only committed students to get admitted and handle the University property with care, the following non-tuition fees will be charged: registration fee of Rs.25,000; refundable deposit of Rs.50,000, which will be refunded on completion of the study; and refundable security deposit of Rs.25,000 towards the compensation for possible damages to the University property associated with the negligence. 

Nature of Study

The MAS programs are research-oriented. Both PhD and MAS programs require full-time attendance. Only those candidates who would be able to devote full-time for the study should apply. Students are not allowed to be engaged in part-time jobs. 

For productive studies at the University students are advised to rent rooms at Chitlang. Almost all students stay at Chitlang. Limited paid seats are available for students who wish to commute to the University using the office shuttle service to and from Chitlang. But the seats are not guaranteed. 

Admission Schedule

Applications may be submitted after the deadline also. Applications received after the deadline till November 5, 2025 will be considered if all seats are not filled based on the applications submitted within the deadline. Financial assistance remaining unused after the admission under this notice will be available for students selected from the subsequent admission cycles. Interested students should bear in mind that the chances of availing the financial assistance would be higher for those who apply in response to this notice.

The supplementary Call for Applications with information about the admission schedule, remaining seats and financial assistance available for applications received after the deadline shall be published on August 2, 2025.

7. Eligibility

• Master's degree in Engineering/Technology/Science or other relevant fields from recognized universities with CGPA of 3.0/4.0 (or international equivalent) for PhD.

• Four-year Bachelor's in science/engineering/technology or other relevant fields from recognized universities with CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.0 (or international equivalent) for all MAS programs except Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure.

• Four-year Bachelor's degree in / Engineering/ Technology/Science/Architecture from recognized universities with CGPA of 2.75/4.0 (or international equivalent) or Master's degree in Management, Economics, Sociology, and Tourism and Hospitality and other relevant fields with CGPA of 2.75/4.0 (or international equivalent) for MAS in Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure program.
  

Research topics which may be offered to students are presented in Attachment 3. Particular qualifications and additional skills may be preferable for particular research topics, which will be considered while selecting students. 

Application Submission

Online application form is available at https://mbust.bbnepal.com/ and MBUST website http://mbust.edu.np. Applications must be submitted online. Applications are open to all nationalities. Applications in hard copies or scanned copies shall not be entertained. 

Bank details to deposit application fee:

MADAN BHANDARI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

A/C No. 01800106701870000001

Nepal Bank Limited

Gabahal Branch, Lalitpur

In case of difficulties in applying online, please contact: 

Name: Saroj Joshi

Email Id: [email protected]

Contact number: 9868795646

For queries related to programs please contact:

Documents and Information to be Submitted

Mandatory documents

1. Academic transcripts

1. Bachelor's level 

2. Secondary school transcript (grade 12)

3. Secondary Education Examination transcript (grade 10)

2. Research statement (Attachment 4)

3. Personal statement (Attachment 5)

4. Citizenship certificate/Passport

5. CV

6. Bank voucher/evidence of the deposition of application fee of Rs. 500

Optional documents

1. Publication list 

2. Experience certificates

3. Additional transcripts

4. Other documents (not more than five)

Selection of Students

Criteria for Selection

The students will be selected based on the following criteria.

Students should submit the names of three referees who can provide the firsthand reference on the students. The students should name only those referees who agree to be interviewed by the University.

Students are encouraged to submit documents showing special achievements/skills which could enhance the chances of their success in the studies. 

Students with publication records in peer-reviewed journals and conferences will have an advantage in the selection. Therefore, students are encouraged to provide a list of publications (Attachment 6).

Essay writing and interview will take place at the University premises at Chitlang.

Shortlisting

Students will be shortlisted based on the cumulative score of the first five criteria. The number of students shortlisted will not exceed the double of the planned intake. 

Final selection

The final selection for the admission will be based on the cumulative score of all criteria. 

Pledge 

The selected students shall be required to sign a pledge committing, among others, to complete the study, be employed or self-employed in Nepal or serve at the MBUST or an institution assigned by the MBUST in lieu of scholarship and fee waiver provided at the time of admission. 

Consultations

Students will be able to consult relevant faculty members and administrative staff for any enquiries they have every working day at 4pm. They may join an online meeting using the link below.

Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YzUyMDI4ZTAtYzhlNi00ZDIyLWFlZjAtNTY1OTc0MjIyNDVk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22886e4291-d795-4829-8c34-d2ce825102ad%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b35aa0f7-2bc3-40bc-ac10-0ec622db9195%22%7d

Meeting ID: 410 061 886 920

Passcode: NM6Bn3u7

Director

Institute of Applied Sciences

• Master's in Tourism Infrastructure
• Master's in Organic Agriculture
• PhD in Organic Agriculture
• Master's in Forest Biomaterials Science and Engineering
• PhD in Forest Biomaterials Science and Engineering