Nepal Higher Education Statistics: 633,053 Students
Detailed statistics reflecting the overall status of Nepal’s higher education sector have been made public. According to the available data, a total of 633,053 students are studying across central universities, provincial universities, and medical academies throughout the country.
The overall higher education data shows that 1,432 campuses are currently in operation across Nepal. Of these, 164 are constituent campuses, 723 are private campuses, and 545 are community campuses.
By campus type, 237,897 students are enrolled in constituent campuses, 190,927 in private campuses, and 204,229 in community campuses. The data also shows that Nepal’s higher education sector has 12,082 teachers in total, while 97,564 graduates have completed their studies.
All figures on institutional share percentage, campus distribution, student enrollment, graduates, and teacher numbers are presented below.
National Overview
Total Students: 633,053
Total Campuses: 1,432
Constituent Campuses: 164
Private Campuses: 723
Community Campuses: 545
Students in Constituent Campuses: 237,897
Students in Private Campuses: 190,927
Students in Community Campuses: 204,229
Total Teachers: 12,082
Total Graduates: 97,564
For broader context on the state of higher education in Nepal, these figures show how strongly enrollment remains concentrated in a few major institutions.
Central Universities
1. Tribhuvan University (TU)
Tribhuvan University holds the largest share in higher education at 77.61 percent.
It has a total of 1,115 campuses, including 62 constituent campuses, 517 private campuses, and 536 community campuses. A total of 491,299 students are enrolled at TU, including 174,487 in constituent campuses, 114,350 in private campuses, and 202,462 in community campuses.
Share Percentage: 77.61
Total Campuses: 1,115
Constituent Campuses: 62
Private Campuses: 517
Community Campuses: 536
Total Students: 491,299
Students in Constituent Campuses: 174,487
Students in Private Campuses: 114,350
Students in Community Campuses: 202,462
Teachers: 8,122
Graduates: 74,149
2. Purbanchal University (PU)
Purbanchal University holds a 6.28 percent share.
It has 126 campuses in total, including 9 constituent campuses, 118 private campuses, and 4 community campuses. The university has 39,780 students, including 3,571 in constituent campuses, 34,629 in private campuses, and 1,580 in community campuses.
Share Percentage: 6.28
Total Campuses: 126
Constituent Campuses: 9
Private Campuses: 118
Community Campuses: 4
Total Students: 39,780
Students in Constituent Campuses: 3,571
Students in Private Campuses: 34,629
Students in Community Campuses: 1,580
Teachers: 108
Graduates: 7,856
3. Pokhara University (POKU)
Pokhara University accounts for 5.56 percent of the total share.
It has 68 campuses, including 11 constituent campuses and 57 private campuses. A total of 35,200 students are enrolled, including 4,860 in constituent campuses and 30,340 in private campuses.
Share Percentage: 5.56
Total Campuses: 68
Constituent Campuses: 11
Private Campuses: 57
Total Students: 35,200
Students in Constituent Campuses: 4,860
Students in Private Campuses: 30,340
Teachers: 195
Graduates: 7,651
4. Kathmandu University (KU)
Kathmandu University has a 3.33 percent share.
It operates 22 campuses, including 7 constituent campuses and 15 private campuses. It has a total of 21,053 students, including 12,185 in constituent campuses and 8,868 in private campuses.
Share Percentage: 3.33
Total Campuses: 22
Constituent Campuses: 7
Private Campuses: 15
Total Students: 21,053
Students in Constituent Campuses: 12,185
Students in Private Campuses: 8,868
Teachers: 496
Graduates: 3,078
5. Far Western University (FWU)
Far Western University has a 3.06 percent share.
All 16 of its campuses are constituent campuses. The university has a total of 19,356 students.
Share Percentage: 3.06
Total Campuses: 16
Constituent Campuses: 16
Total Students: 19,356
Teachers: 408
Graduates: 1,194
6. Mid-West University (MU)
Mid-West University accounts for 1.76 percent of the total share.
It has 20 campuses, including 19 constituent campuses and 1 private campus. Of the total 11,171 students, 10,069 study in constituent campuses and 1,102 in private campuses.
Share Percentage: 1.76
Total Campuses: 20
Constituent Campuses: 19
Private Campuses: 1
Total Students: 11,171
Students in Constituent Campuses: 10,069
Students in Private Campuses: 1,102
Teachers: 393
Graduates: 1,327
7. Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU)
Agriculture and Forestry University has a 0.64 percent share.
The university has 17 campuses, including 9 constituent campuses and 8 private campuses. It has 4,066 students in total. The source presents all enrolled students under the constituent side.
Share Percentage: 0.64
Total Campuses: 17
Constituent Campuses: 9
Private Campuses: 8
Total Students: 4,066
Teachers: 180
Graduates: 871
8. Nepal Sanskrit University (NSU)
Nepal Sanskrit University holds a 0.52 percent share.
It has 21 campuses, including 11 constituent campuses, 7 private campuses, and 3 community campuses. Of the total 3,295 students, 2,623 are in constituent campuses, 485 in private campuses, and 187 in community campuses.
Share Percentage: 0.52
Total Campuses: 21
Constituent Campuses: 11
Private Campuses: 7
Community Campuses: 3
Total Students: 3,295
Students in Constituent Campuses: 2,623
Students in Private Campuses: 485
Students in Community Campuses: 187
Teachers: 760
Graduates: 825
9. Lumbini Buddhist University (LBU)
Lumbini Buddhist University has a 0.29 percent share.
It operates 12 campuses, including 3 constituent campuses and 9 private campuses. It has a total of 1,832 students, including 679 in constituent campuses and 1,153 in private campuses.
Share Percentage: 0.29
Total Campuses: 12
Constituent Campuses: 3
Private Campuses: 9
Total Students: 1,832
Students in Constituent Campuses: 679
Students in Private Campuses: 1,153
Teachers: 46
Graduates: 105
10. Nepal Open University (NOU)
Nepal Open University has a 0.26 percent share.
Its single constituent campus has 1,634 students in total. The university has 16 teachers and 268 graduates.
Share Percentage: 0.26
Total Campuses: 1
Constituent Campuses: 1
Total Students: 1,634
Teachers: 16
Graduates: 268
11. Rajarshi Janak University (RJU)
Rajarshi Janak University has a 0.08 percent share.
Its single constituent campus has 527 students and 59 teachers.
Share Percentage: 0.08
Total Campuses: 1
Constituent Campuses: 1
Total Students: 527
Teachers: 59
12. Madan Bhandari University of Science and Technology (MBUST)
Madan Bhandari University of Science and Technology holds a minimal 0.00 percent share.
Its single constituent campus has 15 students and 10 teachers.
Share Percentage: 0.00
Total Campuses: 1
Constituent Campuses: 1
Total Students: 15
Teachers: 10
A broader look at the Nepal university system helps explain how these institutions differ in scale, structure, and enrollment patterns.
Provincial Universities
At present, provincial universities are operating with only one constituent campus each.
Gandaki University (GU)
Share Percentage: 0.07
Total Campuses: 1
Constituent Campuses: 1
Total Students: 474
Teachers: 54
Madhesh Agriculture University (MAU)
Share Percentage: 0.02
Total Campuses: 1
Constituent Campuses: 1
Total Students: 141
Teachers: 14
Manmohan Technical University (MTU)
Share Percentage: 0.02
Total Campuses: 1
Constituent Campuses: 1
Total Students: 109
Lumbini Technical University (LTU)
Share Percentage: 0.01
Total Campuses: 1
Constituent Campuses: 1
Total Students: 35
Teachers: 6
Medical Academies
All listed medical academies are operating with one constituent campus each.
B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS)
Share Percentage: 0.23
Total Campuses: 1
Constituent Campuses: 1
Total Students: 1,459
Teachers: 305
Graduates: 592
Madan Bhandari Academy of Health Sciences (MBAHS)
Share Percentage: 0.10
Total Campuses: 1
Constituent Campuses: 1
Total Students: 629
Teachers: 113
National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS)
Share Percentage: 0.07
Total Campuses: 1
Constituent Campuses: 1
Total Students: 459
Teachers: 379
Graduates: 331
Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS)
Share Percentage: 0.04
Total Campuses: 1
Constituent Campuses: 1
Total Students: 250
Teachers: 232
Graduates: 232
Karnali Academy of Health Sciences (KAHS)
Share Percentage: 0.03
Total Campuses: 1
Constituent Campuses: 1
Total Students: 181
Teachers: 84
Graduates: 26
Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences (POKAHS)
Share Percentage: 0.01
Total Campuses: 1
Constituent Campuses: 1
Total Students: 88
Teachers: 102
Rapti Academy of Health Sciences (RAHS)
Rapti Academy of Health Sciences has a 0.00 percent share.
Although it has one constituent campus, the details show zero figures for students, teachers, and graduates.
Share Percentage: 0.00
Total Campuses: 1
Constituent Campuses: 1
Parliament-Passed University Bill
Yogmaya Ayurveda University (YAU)
The bill for Yogmaya Ayurveda University has been passed by Parliament. Although it appears in the institutional structure with one constituent campus, its current share remains 0.00 percent, and no data on students, teachers, or graduates has been included.
Share Percentage: 0.00
Total Campuses: 1
Constituent Campuses: 1
Related Information
For long-term policy background, read Nepal Higher Education History, Analysis and Roadmap.
For campus ownership context, see Private vs Community vs Government Colleges in Nepal.
For a system-wide overview, read Nepal University System: TU, KU, PU, NOU and NAST.
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