Buddhabhumi Campus

Buddhabhumi Campus (बुद्धभूमि क्याम्पस, बरकुलपुर, कपिलवस्तु) is a community campus established in 2008 AD (2065 BS) in Buddhabhumi Municipality-2, Barkulpur, Kapilvastu, Lumbini Province, Nepal. The campus is affiliated with Tribhuvan University and approved by the University Grants Commission of Nepal. Its established date is recorded as 2065-09-11 BS.

Located in the central part of Kapilvastu district, the campus serves students of the surrounding municipality and nearby areas through bachelor’s and master’s level programs in Education and Management. Buddhabhumi Campus runs with a community-based character, local participation, and academic programs designed under Tribhuvan University rules and structures. It also maintains a minimal fee structure and provides scholarship support for students from different social and economic backgrounds.

The campus currently offers programs under two faculties:

• Education

• Management

It also has QAA status marked as in process.

Key Highlights

• Community campus established in 2008 AD (2065 BS)

• Located in Buddhabhumi Municipality-2, Barkulpur, Kapilvastu, Lumbini Province

• Affiliated with Tribhuvan University

• Approved by the University Grants Commission of Nepal

• Offers programs in Education and Management

• Runs bachelor’s and master’s level programs

• Provides scholarship support for needy and deserving students

• Maintains a minimal fee structure

• Receives support from Buddhabhumi Municipality, UGC, the Ministry of Social Development Madhesh Province, and local citizens

• QAA status: In Process

Institutional Background

Buddhabhumi Campus was established as a community campus with local participation and institutional support. Its established date is recorded as 2065-09-11 BS. Since its foundation, the campus has focused on extending access to higher education in Kapilvastu district by offering university-affiliated programs within a local setting.

The campus has received financial support and aid from Buddhabhumi Municipality, the University Grants Commission, the Ministry of Social Development Madhesh Province, and local citizens of Barkulpur and Kapilvastu district. This support reflects the campus’s community-linked character and its role in the educational development of the area.

Faculties and Academic Scope

Buddhabhumi Campus has two faculties:

• Education

• Management

Under these faculties, the campus offers academic programs at both bachelor’s and master’s levels. The Education stream supports students pursuing teaching and advanced study in education, while the Management stream serves students interested in business studies and higher-level management education.

Programs Offered

Buddhabhumi Campus offers the following programs:

Education Programs

• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
  Offered under TU Faculty of Education, this is a four-year program under the annual examination system.

• Master of Education (M.Ed.)
  Offered under TU Faculty of Education, this is a two-year program completed in four semesters under the semester system.

Management Programs

• Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS)
  Offered under TU Faculty of Management, this is a four-year program under the annual examination system.

• Master of Business Studies (MBS)
  Offered under TU Faculty of Management, this is a two-year program completed in four semesters under the semester system.

Program Structure

The campus runs both annual and semester-based programs under Tribhuvan University.

• B.Ed. – 4 years, annual examination system

• BBS – 4 years, annual examination system

• M.Ed. – 2 years, 4 semesters, semester system

• MBS – 2 years, 4 semesters, semester system

The annual system applies to the bachelor’s level B.Ed. and BBS programs, while the semester system applies to the master’s level M.Ed. and MBS programs. Academic operations, examinations, and result processes follow the applicable rules of Tribhuvan University and the concerned faculties.

Scholarships and Inclusion

Buddhabhumi Campus provides scholarship facilities for needy and deserving students. The scholarship support is especially directed toward students from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Scholarships are provided for:

• Dalit students

• Muslim students

• Madheshi students

• Indigenous communities

• Persons with disabilities

• Martyrs’ families

• Students with extremely weak economic conditions

This scholarship provision is one of the important features of the campus and supports broader access to higher education in the district. Together with the campus’s minimal fee structure, it helps make university education more accessible to students who need financial assistance.

Salient Features

Buddhabhumi Campus provides a range of academic and student-support facilities. Its key facilities and services include:

• Library

• Sports

• Computer Lab

• Multimedia

• Journal

• Counseling

• Scholarships

• Classrooms

• Conference Hall

• Tour

• ECA activities

These features support classroom learning as well as student participation beyond regular academic sessions. The library, computer lab, and multimedia facilities contribute to the learning process, while counseling, sports, tours, and extracurricular activities support overall student engagement.

Learning Environment

The campus operates in a community setting and serves students from Buddhabhumi Municipality and surrounding areas. Its location in the central part of Kapilvastu district makes it accessible for local students seeking higher education without leaving the district. The academic environment is shaped by its two main streams, Education and Management, and by its institutional focus on affordable education.

The combination of university affiliation, community support, scholarship access, and basic academic facilities gives Buddhabhumi Campus a defined role in local higher education. The campus continues to offer programs that support both undergraduate and postgraduate study within the TU framework.

Academic Direction

The campus presents its programs under two broad academic groups:

• Pedagogy: B.Ed., M.Ed.

• Management: BBS, MBS

This structure reflects the campus’s academic identity. The Education faculty supports teacher education and advanced study in education, while the Management faculty offers study options related to business and management. These programs allow students to continue from bachelor’s to master’s level within the same campus in selected disciplines.

Location and Institutional Identity

Buddhabhumi Campus is located in Buddhabhumi Municipality-2, Barkulpur, Kapilvastu, Lumbini Province, Nepal. The campus serves as a community-based higher education institution in the central part of Kapilvastu district. Its affiliation with Tribhuvan University and approval from the University Grants Commission place it within Nepal’s recognized higher education framework.

The campus also has QAA status marked as in process. With its community foundation, academic continuity, and student support provisions, the campus remains an important educational institution in its locality.

Contact and Location

Contact Buddhabhumi Campus's administrative office for detailed information on the course, admissions, location, fees, scholarships, facilities, counseling or eligibility.

Campus Chief: Krishna Khanal

Campus Name: Buddhabhumi Campus

Email: buddhabhumicampus2065@gmail.com

Phone: +977-76-412034, +977-9857055709, +977-9847286134

Location: Kapilvastu district, Buddhabhumi Municipality-2, Barkulpur, Kapilvastu, Lumbini Province, Nepal