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.
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
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.
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.
Buddhabhumi Campus offers the following 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
