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The precursor to the university, Kathmandu Valley Campus (a private campus under the affiliation of Tribhuvan University) was established in 1985, which provided courses in the Intermediate of Science (ISc) level. The proposal to establish the university was discussed in the Parliament later, and it was approved through an Act on 11 December 1991.
Foundation
When established in November 1991 as a non-profit, autonomous, public university by an act KU became the first privately managed public institution of higher learning in Nepal. The predecessor of the university was the Kathmandu Valley Campus founded in 1985. The campus started as a private campus affiliated to Tribhuvan University and offered courses in science at the intermediate level (I. SC).
Kathmandu University started its academic program in 1992 with an Intermediate in Science program. In 1994, the university launched Bachelor programs in Pharmacy, Biology, and Engineering (electrical and electronics, computer, and mechanical). Later, Environmental Engineering and Sciences were included in its academic program. School of management launched its undergraduate program on Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in 1997 and Bachelor of Business Information Systems (BBIS) in 1999 respectively. M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs were started in 1997. The university also started a Law program, under the School of Law in December 2013.
Milestones
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August 1985 Establishment of Kathmandu University Valley Campus with academic affiliation to Tribhuvan University. Commencement of Intermediate of Science courses.
November 1991 Kathmandu University chartered by an act of parliament.
December 1991 First Senate meeting presided by the prime minister and chancellor of Kathmandu University, Girija Prasad Koirala. Appointment of Dr. Suresh Raj Sharma as the vice-chancellor of the university.
January 1992 Appointment of Dr. Sitaram Adhikary as the registrar of the university.
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July 1992 School of Science opened in Tangal. Appointment of Dr. Bhadra Man Tuladhar as the dean of the School of Science. Commencement of Kathmandu University's own Intermediate of Science courses.
August 1993 School of Management opened in New Baneswor. Appointment of Professor Krishna Swaminathan as the dean of the School of Management. Commencement of Masters of Business Administration program.
March 1994 Academic Council decided to introduce three-year degree programs for B.A./B.Sc. pass, and four-year degree programs for B.A., B.E.
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