Kathmandu University Holds 31st Convocation (First Phase)
Kathmandu University held the first phase of its 31st convocation on Wednesday, conferring degrees on a total of 2,209 students, according to the university.
Graduates by School
The university stated that the graduates included:
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School of Arts: 83
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School of Education: 294
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School of Engineering: 340
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School of Law: 36
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School of Management: 378
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School of Medical Sciences: 881
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School of Science: 197
Level-Wise Breakdown
Among those graduating on Wednesday:
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PhD, DM, and MCh levels: 7
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Master’s level: 397
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PGD level: 50
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Bachelor’s level: 1,728
Gender Distribution
The gender distribution among the graduates is as follows:
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Male: 52.24 percent (1,154)
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Female: 47.76 percent (1,055)
International Students
The university stated that 196 foreign students from 17 countries were among the graduates.
The countries include:
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Australia
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Austria
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Bangladesh
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Bhutan
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United Kingdom
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India
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Japan
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Malaysia
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Maldives
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Mexico
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Namibia
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Russia
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Spain
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Sri Lanka
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Sweden
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United States
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Vietnam
First-Time Programs in This Convocation
In this convocation, for the first time from the School of Science:
Master of Philosophy by Research in Mathematics: 1
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture: 29
Likewise, for the first time under the School of Medical Sciences:
Master of Medical Research: 20
Cumulative Graduate Numbers
Including the first phase of the 31st convocation, the total number of graduates from Kathmandu University has reached 50,040 to date.
Among them:
Foreign graduates: 5,860 (about 12 percent)
The university stated that students from 59 countries have received education at Kathmandu University so far.
Medals and Awards
At the convocation ceremony, the following medals were awarded:
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Chancellor Gold Medal: Msite Castellano Menchaca of Spain for the highest CGPA at the master’s level
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Vice Chancellor Gold Medal: Gaurav Singh Saud for the highest CGPA at the bachelor’s level
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Juddhabahadur Shrestha Gold Medal: Aruna Budhathoki
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Ranbahadur Shah Gold Medal: Saugat Dangal
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Nhuchheratna Tuladhar Gold Medal: Raksha Tiwari
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Premraj Pant Gold Medal: Swastika Acharya
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Dinesh Thapa Gold Medal: Alsha Regmi
