Universal Engineering & Science College (UESC) is an engineering and science college located in Chakupat, Patan, Lalitpur. Established in 2000 A.D., the college offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, architecture, construction management, and transportation engineering and management under Pokhara University.
Its academic environment combines classroom teaching with laboratories, workshops, projects, field activities, research, seminars, training, and student-led technical activities. The college also operates the International Center for Applied Sciences (ICAS) as its research, training, and consulting wing.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution | Universal Engineering & Science College (UESC) |
| Established | 2000 A.D. |
| Location | Chakupat, Patan, Lalitpur |
| Address | 137/20, Manido Marg, Chakupat, Ward 11, Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Nepal |
| Affiliation | Pokhara University |
| Academic Areas | Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Transportation Engineering and Management |
| Research and Training Wing | International Center for Applied Sciences (ICAS) |
| Research Laboratories | 25 |
| Alumni Body | UESC Alumni Association (UESCAA) |
UESC operates its academic programs under Pokhara University. The college is also associated with the Kathmandu Model College Educational Network (KMC Network).
UESC focuses on engineering education, research, training, and consulting services. Its vision is to develop as a Nepalese Academic Center of Excellence in engineering education, research, and development consultancy with international standards.
Its mission emphasizes the preparation of competent engineers through teaching and research supported by laboratories, information management systems, learning resources, and technology-based academic facilities. Students and faculty members are expected to take an active role in the college's academic and research environment.
The college's institutional goals include:
Strengthening teaching and learning standards.
Improving curricular, co-curricular, extracurricular, and evaluation practices.
Promoting research, consultancy, and extension activities.
Developing infrastructure and learning resources.
Strengthening student-support services and information-management systems.
Maintaining communication with stakeholders inside and outside the institution.
These priorities are reflected in the use of laboratories, workshops, field activities, seminars, conferences, training programs, research work, and student organizations.
Universal Engineering & Science College offers five programs under Pokhara University.
| Program | Seats | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Civil Engineering (BE Civil) | 96 | Bachelor's |
| Bachelor of Computer Engineering (BE Computer) | 48 | Bachelor's |
| Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) | 48 | Bachelor's |
| Master of Science in Construction Management (MSc CM) | 15 | Master's |
| MSc in Transportation Engineering and Management (MSc TEAM) | 30 | Master's |
The Bachelor of Civil Engineering program covers major areas of civil engineering associated with the planning, analysis, design, construction, and management of infrastructure.
The Pokhara University curriculum includes subjects from mathematics, applied science, mechanics, construction materials, geology, fluid mechanics, surveying, soil mechanics, structural analysis, transportation engineering, water supply engineering, foundation engineering, engineering economics, construction management, design, project work, and electives.
The early semesters establish a base in subjects such as Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Calculus I, Computer Programming, Engineering Drawing, and Applied Mechanics. Students then move into more discipline-specific study, including Civil Engineering Materials, Engineering Geology, Fluid Mechanics, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Transportation Engineering, Foundation Engineering, Water Supply Engineering, Construction Project Management, Estimating and Valuation, and design-related subjects.
Project and field components are also included within the academic structure, allowing students to work with practical and applied aspects of civil engineering study.
More information is available on the Bachelor of Civil Engineering (BE Civil) at Universal Engineering and Science College page.
The Bachelor of Computer Engineering program combines computing with engineering study related to computer hardware, software systems, programming, networks, and digital technologies.
The curriculum covers areas such as digital logic, electronics, programming, data structures, object-oriented programming, computer graphics, databases, microprocessors, operating systems, computer architecture, artificial intelligence, embedded systems, software engineering, computer networks, machine learning, cloud computing, data science, network security, projects, and internship.
Students begin with subjects including Basic Electrical Engineering, Calculus I, Communication Techniques, Computer Workshop, Digital Logic, Electronics Devices and Circuits, and Programming in C. Later semesters introduce more specialized topics such as Data Structure and Algorithms, Database Management System, Microprocessor and ALP, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Computer Networks, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing and Virtualization, Data Science and Analytics, and Network and Cyber Security.
The program also includes project work and an internship component.
A dedicated course page is available for the Bachelor of Computer Engineering (BCE) at Universal Engineering and Science College.
The Bachelor of Architecture at UESC is a five-year bachelor's program. The program combines architectural design with engineering considerations and the planning of built environments.
Its academic scope includes architectural study as well as topics associated with urban and rural development. Areas referenced within the program include risk-sensitive land-use planning, urban regeneration, and land-pooling approaches.
Architecture graduates may work in areas related to architectural practice, urban planning, landscape architecture, interior design, sustainable architecture, historic preservation, project management, construction management, education, and research, subject to the qualifications and professional requirements applicable to each area.
Students can read more about the Bachelor in Architecture (B.Arch) at Universal Engineering and Science College.
The Master of Science in Construction Management is a two-year program spread across four semesters. Its academic structure consists of 45 credit hours of coursework and a 15-credit research project.
The curriculum combines foundation and analytical courses, core and functional courses, capstone study, electives, and thesis work. The program addresses construction management through analytical, organizational, project, decision-making, and research perspectives.
The regular program is structured across four semesters, with each semester covering 15 weeks excluding examinations.
Eligibility: Applicants must come from a relevant engineering field, complete at least 15 years of formal education, and secure a minimum CGPA of 2.0 or 45 percent at bachelor's level.
Relevant engineering fields include:
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Hydropower Engineering
Architecture
Admission involves an entrance test along with consideration of academic records and experience.
Further course information is available on the MSc in Construction Management at Universal Engineering and Science College page.
The MSc in Transportation Engineering and Management focuses on transportation planning, transportation engineering, traffic, economics, policy, safety, management, research, and infrastructure-related issues.
The program runs for two years across four semesters. Students are required to complete 45 credit hours of coursework and a 15-credit research project.
Major subjects include:
Transportation Policy
Transportation Networking
Principles of Transportation Engineering
Traffic Engineering
Transport Planning Methods
Transportation Economics
Transport Planning Studio
Research Methods
Transport Safety
Organization Behavior and Human Resource Management
Electives
Thesis
The academic structure brings together technical transportation study and management-oriented subjects, with the final semester devoted to thesis work.
Eligibility: Candidates should have Civil Engineering with second division or a 2.0 GPA from an institution recognized by Pokhara University. Nepalese applicants are required to take an entrance test.
Students can see the dedicated MSc TEAM at Universal Engineering and Science College page for course-specific information.
For Pokhara University science and technology engineering programs, candidates are required to have completed Grade 12 in the Science stream or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
The academic requirements include:
Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at the required level.
At least one course carrying a minimum of 100 full marks or five credits in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
A minimum C grade or 45 percent in each of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
An overall GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
Mathematics carrying at least 100 marks in Grade 11 or Grade 12.
The undergraduate admission process includes application submission, entrance examination, merit ranking, and enrollment according to merit and available seats.
Academic transcripts, citizenship documentation, and passport-sized photographs are included among the application materials used in the general undergraduate admission process.
UESC has academic classrooms, laboratories, computer facilities, workshops, and library resources. The college has 25 research laboratories along with a library supporting academic study.
Laboratory and workshop use forms an important part of engineering education because the programs include practical work, projects, design exercises, field activities, and research components.
Fieldwork and familiarization tours are also included among the college-supported academic activities. These provide students with opportunities to connect classroom concepts with practical settings.
Seminars, conferences, workshops, and technical sessions further support academic interaction among students, faculty members, researchers, and professionals.
The International Center for Applied Sciences serves as the research, training, and consulting wing of UESC.
Its activities have included conferences, lectures, workshops, webinars, research training, technical sessions, and skill-development programs related to civil engineering, computer engineering, research methods, teaching practice, software development, and data collection.
Activities associated with ICAS have included:
International Conference on Contemporary Issues of Climate Change.
Research and career-development lectures.
Research Design and Dissemination workshops.
Webinars on technical civil and geotechnical engineering topics.
React Native mobile application development training.
Computer Engineering academic and professional lecture sessions.
Teaching Skills for Professional training.
KOBO Toolbox training for staff and faculty.
Skill-development training for graduating Civil and Computer Engineering students.
The range of activities indicates a research and training environment extending beyond routine classroom instruction.
UESC has subject-oriented student clubs and societies linked with technology and engineering disciplines.
These include:
Universal IT Club
Universal Robotics Club
Universal Civil Engineering Student's Society (UCESS)
The Universal IT Club focuses on information technology and programming-related activities. The Universal Robotics Club provides a platform for activities associated with robotics and automation. UCESS serves students in civil engineering through academic and professional-development activities.
The college also includes extracurricular opportunities such as indoor and outdoor sports, student clubs, magazines, fieldwork, and familiarization tours.
The college has a counseling and liaison office associated with career-related support. Its wider student-support activities include career-oriented training, startup-related training, professional courses, fieldwork, familiarization tours, and interaction with organizations and professionals.
UESC also provides coaching for graduates preparing for the Nepal Engineering Council Professional Certification Examination.
The college participates in the Quality Assurance & Accreditation process of the University Grants Commission.
Its engagement with professional and academic networks also includes interaction with consultancies, laboratories, industry organizations, NGOs, and individual professionals.
UESC is engaged with the JST Sakura Program in Japan.
These activities provide students with professional and academic exposure alongside degree study. Employment outcomes, however, depend on individual qualifications, skills, professional requirements, experience, and available opportunities.
UESC includes scholarship schemes for deserving students among its student-support provisions.
Pokhara University also provides full and partial scholarship arrangements across undergraduate and graduate faculties. Scholarship categories include academic merit, financial need, and inclusion-related criteria.
Scholarship selection is competitive and follows the quotas and eligibility conditions applicable to the relevant scholarship process.
The UESC Alumni Association (UESCAA) provides a continuing institutional connection for graduates.
Within the college, student clubs, technical societies, academic programs, workshops, and training activities support interaction among students during their period of study, while the alumni association extends that connection beyond graduation.
Er. Bhesh Raj Thapa (PhD) is the Principal of Universal Engineering and Science College.
Prof. Dr. Amod Mani Dixit is the Chairperson of the College Management Committee.
Address: 137/20, Manido Marg, Chakupat, Ward 11, Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Nepal
Phone: +977-1-5268419 / 5268592
Mobile: +977 9869055176
Email: uscfoundation@gmail.com, info@uesc.edu.np
Website: uesc.edu.np
Universal Engineering & Science College has operated in Chakupat, Lalitpur since 2000 A.D. Its academic portfolio under Pokhara University includes Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Science in Construction Management, and MSc in Transportation Engineering and Management.
The college's academic environment includes laboratories, library resources, workshops, field activities, projects, research events, professional lectures, student organizations, career-oriented training, counseling, sports, and alumni engagement. The International Center for Applied Sciences adds a research and training component through conferences, workshops, technical lectures, webinars, and development activities for students and faculty members.
UESC has 96 seats in BE Civil, 48 seats in BE Computer, 48 seats in B.Arch, 15 seats in MSc Construction Management, and 30 seats in MSc Transportation Engineering and Management.
