The MSc in Computer Science is a master's-level program offered by Pokhara University School of Engineering under the Faculty of Science and Technology of Pokhara University. It is one of the computing-focused graduate programs available at SOE and has 30 seats.
A notable feature of the program is its broad academic entry route. Applicants may come from any branch of Engineering, Computer Science, or specified science disciplines including Data Science, Physics, Statistics, and Mathematics, provided they hold the required four-year bachelor's qualification or an equivalent degree.
This makes MSc in Computer Science different from Master of Computer Engineering at SOE, which requires a bachelor's degree specifically in Computer Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | Master of Science in Computer Science |
| Institution | Pokhara University School of Engineering |
| University | Pokhara University |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science and Technology |
| Level | Master's |
| Seats | 30 |
| Academic entry | Four-year bachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, specified science disciplines, or equivalent |
| Admission basis | Entrance examination and merit |
| Location | Pokhara-30, Khudi, Kaski, Nepal |
MSc in Computer Science is included among the graduate programs offered through SOE under the Faculty of Science and Technology.
SOE offers both MSc in Computer Science and Master of Computer Engineering at graduate level. Although both belong to the computing area, their eligibility requirements are different.
Master of Computer Engineering follows a narrower entry route. Applicants need a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or an equivalent program.
MSc in Computer Science has a wider academic pathway. Its eligibility includes graduates from any branch of Engineering as well as Computer Science and specified B.Sc. disciplines.
For applicants comparing the two programs, the bachelor's background is therefore an important starting point. A graduate does not need a Computer Engineering bachelor's degree specifically to satisfy the stated academic-background requirement for MSc in Computer Science.
Applicants must have completed a four-year bachelor's degree in one of the accepted academic areas.
Eligible backgrounds include:
Any branch of Engineering
Computer Science
B.Sc. in Data Science
B.Sc. in Physics
B.Sc. in Statistics
B.Sc. in Mathematics
An equivalent degree or program from a recognized university or institution
Applicants must also meet the bachelor's-level academic threshold.
For graduates of Pokhara University, the requirement is a minimum CGPA of 2.0 at bachelor's level.
Graduates from another recognized university or institution require at least second division or an equivalent grade at bachelor's level.
These conditions need to be considered together. An applicant must have both an accepted academic background and the required bachelor's-level academic result.
The eligibility structure gives several types of graduates a route into MSc in Computer Science.
A four-year bachelor's degree in any branch of Engineering is accepted. The requirement is not limited to Computer Engineering.
This distinguishes MSc in Computer Science from Master of Computer Engineering, where the bachelor's requirement is specifically Computer Engineering or an equivalent degree.
Applicants holding a four-year bachelor's degree in Computer Science are directly included in the stated eligibility criteria.
A B.Sc. in Data Science is also specifically named among the accepted qualifications, provided the four-year bachelor's requirement and applicable academic standard are met.
The admission criteria also include four-year B.Sc. degrees in Physics, Statistics, and Mathematics.
This gives the program an entry structure that extends beyond applicants whose undergraduate degree carries Engineering or Computer Science in its title.
An equivalent degree or program from a recognized university or institution may also be considered within the stated eligibility framework.
Students looking at postgraduate computing programs at SOE may initially consider MSc in Computer Science and Master of Computer Engineering together. The eligibility criteria provide a clear distinction between them.
| Program | Stated bachelor's background |
|---|---|
| MSc in Computer Science | Four-year bachelor's in any Engineering branch, Computer Science, B.Sc. Data Science, Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent |
| Master of Computer Engineering | Bachelor's in Computer Engineering or equivalent |
The two programs should therefore not be treated as interchangeable graduate degrees simply because both operate within computing.
For applicants, the first practical comparison is whether the existing bachelor's qualification matches the admission criteria of the chosen master's program.
Graduate admission at SOE follows an entrance and merit-based procedure.
The main stages are:
The Admission Committee calls for applications for the entrance examination.
Eligible applicants participate in the entrance examination.
A merit list of successful candidates is published.
A correction period may be provided for the merit list.
A revised merit list may be published where required.
Successful candidates are informed about spot admission.
Spot admission proceeds according to merit rank and the announced schedule.
Candidates complete document review and admission formalities.
Academic eligibility alone therefore does not constitute admission. Applicants must complete the applicable entrance and merit-selection process.
Candidates who qualify through the graduate entrance process proceed to spot admission according to the announced schedule.
Candidates or their guardians attend with the required records. Admission proceeds rank-wise from the merit list, and candidates complete the required formalities when called.
The graduate admission procedure also provides for further spot admission where seats remain after an admission round.
For MSc in Computer Science, the program capacity used for SOE is 30 seats.
The graduate spot-admission procedure includes identification, academic, and enrollment records.
Applicants need the applicable documents from the following list:
Citizenship, national identity, or another identity certificate and a copy for Nepali applicants.
Passport and/or national identity card and a copy for foreign applicants.
Academic transcript.
Degree certificate.
Character certificate.
Equivalent academic records where applicable.
Two passport-size photographs.
Completed admission form.
Proof of the required admission payment.
Official sponsorship letter where applicable.
Applicants should keep their academic records consistent with the qualification information used during the admission process.
The phrase "any branch of Engineering" gives MSc in Computer Science a wider engineering entry route than Master of Computer Engineering.
A graduate holding an eligible four-year engineering bachelor's degree can fall within the stated academic-background requirement even when the degree is not specifically Computer Engineering.
The applicant must still satisfy the required academic result and complete the entrance-based admission process.
This is particularly relevant for students who completed an engineering degree but want to compare graduate computing options according to the exact eligibility attached to each program.
MSc in Computer Science also identifies several science qualifications explicitly.
Applicants with a four-year B.Sc. in Data Science, Physics, Statistics, or Mathematics are included within the eligibility criteria.
The inclusion of these disciplines gives the program a broader academic entry base than a master's program restricted to graduates of one engineering branch.
Again, the required bachelor's-level CGPA, division, or equivalent standard remains applicable.
SOE is a constituent school of Pokhara University under the Faculty of Science and Technology. It was established in 2009 and operates from Pokhara-30, Khudi, Kaski, Nepal.
Its graduate portfolio includes Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Structural Engineering, Hydropower Engineering, Construction Management, Sanitary Engineering, Electrical Engineering in Power System, Bioinformatics, and other specialized areas.
Within that setting, MSc in Computer Science represents one of the graduate computing routes available through SOE.
Applicants should pay particular attention to the exact bachelor's qualification because MSc in Computer Science has several accepted entry routes but still requires a four-year degree within the specified academic areas.
The main points to check are:
Whether the bachelor's degree is four years in duration.
Whether the qualification falls under Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, or an accepted equivalent.
Whether the bachelor's result satisfies the applicable minimum academic requirement.
Readiness to participate in the master's entrance examination.
Merit position after the entrance process.
Completion of the required records during admission.
The program should be selected on the basis of the applicant's existing academic background and intended postgraduate direction rather than by treating it as identical to Master of Computer Engineering.
Yes. MSc in Computer Science is one of the graduate programs offered by SOE under the Faculty of Science and Technology of Pokhara University.
MSc in Computer Science has 30 seats at SOE.
Yes. The stated eligibility includes a four-year bachelor's degree in any branch of Engineering, subject to the required academic standard.
Yes. A four-year bachelor's degree in Computer Science is included among the eligible academic backgrounds.
Yes. A four-year B.Sc. in Physics is specifically included in the eligibility criteria. The same list also includes Data Science, Statistics, and Mathematics.
Pokhara University graduates need a minimum CGPA of 2.0 at bachelor's level.
Applicants from another recognized university or institution need at least second division or an equivalent grade at bachelor's level.
No. They are separate graduate programs with different bachelor's-level eligibility requirements. Master of Computer Engineering requires Computer Engineering or an equivalent background, while MSc in Computer Science accepts a wider group of engineering, computer science, and specified science qualifications.
Yes. Graduate admission includes an entrance examination followed by merit-list publication and merit-based admission.
