Kathmandu University

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Global Influence
University in Nepal

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About Kathmandu University

According to Wikipedia, Kathmandu University is a public autonomous university in Nepal. It is the third oldest university in Nepal, located in Dhulikhel of Kavrepalanchok District, about east of Kathmandu. It was established in 1991 with the motto "Quality Education for Leadership." KU operates through its seven schools, and campuses in Dhulikhel, Patan, Lalitpur and Panchkhal. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate courses in a variety of fields.

What Is Kathmandu University Known For?

Kathmandu University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:

Kathmandu University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Each rank compares how much Kathmandu University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence

Medical
#240
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#246
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Kathmandu University ranks #240 worldwide for influence in Medical.

Surgery
#306
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#309
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Neurosurgery
#27
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#29
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Cardiology
#39
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#40
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medicine Degrees
Business
#479
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#480
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Kathmandu University ranks #479 worldwide for influence in Business.

Management
#496
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#496
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Finance
#418
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#418
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Accounting
#1094
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#1096
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business Degrees
Education
#622
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#625
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Kathmandu University ranks #622 worldwide for influence in Education.

Higher Education
#609
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#609
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Secondary Education
#640
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#640
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Private Education
#51
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#51
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education Degrees
Biology
#447
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#484
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Kathmandu University ranks #447 worldwide for influence in Biology.

Biotechnology
#157
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#157
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Pathology
#116
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#122
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Microbiology
#121
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#132
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biology Degrees
Engineering
#633
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#654
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Kathmandu University ranks #633 worldwide for influence in Engineering.

Applied Physics
#133
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#134
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Architecture
#877
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#906
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Mechanical Engineering
#501
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#504
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engineering Degrees
Computer Science
#559
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#562
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Kathmandu University ranks #559 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.

Information Systems
#40
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#40
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Information Technology
#391
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#391
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Informatics
#279
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#279
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computer-science Degrees
Nursing
#76
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#77
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Kathmandu University ranks #76 worldwide for influence in Nursing.

nursing Degrees
Law
#968
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#981
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Kathmandu University ranks #968 worldwide for influence in Law.

Civil Law
#426
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#426
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Criminal Procedure
#141
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#141
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Criminal Law
#535
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#535
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Religious Studies
#827
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#860
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Kathmandu University ranks #827 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.

Ministry
#624
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#624
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Buddhism
#202
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#202
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Theology
#2326
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#2347
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religious-studies-hub Degrees
Political Science
#1612
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#1626
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Kathmandu University ranks #1612 worldwide for influence in Political Science.

Government
#1227
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#1227
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Human Rights
#2665
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#2666
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Public Policy
#1695
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#1695
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political-science Degrees
Chemistry
#658
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#688
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Kathmandu University ranks #658 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.

Chemical Engineering
#187
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#189
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Organic Chemistry
#655
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#666
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Inorganic Chemistry
#636
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#638
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chemistry Degrees
Communications
#1707
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#1738
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Kathmandu University ranks #1707 worldwide for influence in Communications.

Journalism
#1401
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#1406
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Graphic Design
#970
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#970
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Grammar
#2384
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#2384
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communications Degrees
Economics
#1102
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#1112
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Kathmandu University ranks #1102 worldwide for influence in Economics.

Econometrics
#343
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#344
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Taxation
#815
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#815
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Microeconomics
#300
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#301
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economics Degrees
Physics
#894
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#931
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Kathmandu University ranks #894 worldwide for influence in Physics.

Biophysics
#564
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#566
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Astronomy
#3224
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#3237
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physics Degrees
Mathematics
#1190
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#1244
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Kathmandu University ranks #1190 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.

Statistics
#2633
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#2640
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Algebra
#1485
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#1506
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Measure Theory
#1200
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#1233
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math Degrees
Earth Sciences
#622
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#640
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Kathmandu University ranks #622 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.

Environmental Science
#66
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#66
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Geography
#2595
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#2599
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earth-science Degrees
Literature
#2170
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#2223
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Kathmandu University ranks #2170 worldwide for influence in Literature.

Writing
#2467
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#2478
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Etymology
#1478
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#1478
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Mythology
#1653
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#1654
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literature Degrees
History
#3192
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#3203
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Kathmandu University ranks #3192 worldwide for influence in History.

Ancient History
#785
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#785
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World History
#1025
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#1025
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Economic History
#994
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#994
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history Degrees
Psychology
#1803
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#1815
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Kathmandu University ranks #1803 worldwide for influence in Psychology.

Clinical Psychology
#838
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#838
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Applied Psychology
#313
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#313
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Community Psychology
#67
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#67
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psychology Degrees
Social Work
#621
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#623
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Kathmandu University ranks #621 worldwide for influence in Social Work.

Empowerment
#2330
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#2330
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social-work Degrees
Philosophy
#2708
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#2746
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Kathmandu University ranks #2708 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.

Ethics
#1872
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#1877
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philosophy Degrees
Sociology
#1677
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#1684
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Kathmandu University ranks #1677 worldwide for influence in Sociology.

sociology Degrees
Anthropology
#2095
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#2103
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Kathmandu University ranks #2095 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.

Social Anthropology
#536
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#539
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anthropology Degrees
Criminal Justice
#5278
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#5280
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Kathmandu University ranks #5278 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.

criminal-justice Degrees

Who Are Kathmandu University's Most Influential Faculty?

Shobhakar Dhakal
A Nepalese academic and climate change expert.
Niranjan Parajuli
A Researcher.