Purbanchal University (PU) is a public university located in Koshi Province, Nepal.[1] It was established in 1995 as the second university in Nepal after the restoration of multi-party democracy by the Government of Nepal. With more than 26,128 students, Purbanchal University stands as the third largest university in Nepal.[2]
पूर्वाञ्चल विश्वविद्यालय | |
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| Type | Public university |
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| Established | 1995 |
| Budget | Rs. 1.70 billion (USD $11 million) (2025–26) |
| Chancellor | Prime Minister of Nepal |
| Vice-Chancellor | Vacant |
Academic staff | 396 (~100 teaching staff 296 administrative and support personnel) |
| Students | 26,128 |
| Location | , , 26°41′N 87°21′E / 26.68°N 87.35°E |
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| Website | purbanchaluniversity puexam  |
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Purbanchal University conducts its academic programs in 74 subjects through its five constituent campuses and 123 affiliated colleges. The university's main campus in Biratnagar covers 545 hectares.
History
editPurbanchal University was established in 1995 AD by the then prime minister Girija Prasad Koirala after the restoration of multi-party democracy to develop Eastern Development region as educational hub focusing the region.[3]
Mission
editAt present, the university has broadly identified Business Administration, Industry-Technology, Agriculture-Forestry, Environment Rural-Cultural Subsistence and Sustainable Development as specific areas of "Academic Excellence".[4]
Constituent campuses
editPurbanchal University School of Management (PUSOM)
editSchool of Management is the First Constituent College of Purbanchal University. It introduced the first Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program in Nepal. It is located in Tinpaini, Biratnagar.[5]
The School offers courses of BBA, BHM, MBA. It also offers course of M Phill and PHd under its premises.[6]
Purbanchal University School of Engineering (PUSOE)
editPurbanchal University School of Engineering (PUSET), formerly known as Science and Technology Campus was established in 2056 BS in Biratnagar. It was established as a constituent campus of Purbanchal University and is the only one of its kind in the Eastern Region, with information technology based curriculum for undergraduate and graduate students. It runs bachelor and masters course in various disciplines of engineering.[7]
Purbanchal University College of Environment and Forestry (PUCEF)
editPurbanchal University College of Environment and Forestry is one of the schools under Purbanchal University established in 2074 BS. It is located in Gothgaun, Morang. It's currently running bachelor level course in forestry.[8]
Purbanchal University College of Health Science (PUCHS)
editPurbanchal University College of Medical and Allied Sciences is a constituent college of Purbanchal University located in Gothgaun, Morang. It offers bachelor and masters level courses in Nursing, Pharmacy and Public Health.[9] It is planning to run MBBS courses in partnership with Koshi hospital for which preparations are ongoing. It is expected to start in the near future.[3]
Purbanchal University School of Science and Technology (PUSAT)
editPurbanchal University School of Science and Technology is also a constituent campus of Purbanchal University. Located in Kanyamarg, Biratnagar. It offers Bachelor courses in Computer Application, Information Technology and B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence. In addition Masters of Computer Application and Master of Information Technology is also run under PUSAT.[10]
GP Koirala College of Agriculture and Research Center
editJanata Adarsha Multiple Campus
editFaculties
editThere are seven different faculties under Purbanchal University for providing education in different streams.[15]
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Management
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Medical & Allied Science
- Faculty of Engineering (PUFOE)
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "University Grants Commission Nepal". www.ugcnepal.edu.np. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ↑ "पूर्वाञ्चल विश्वविद्यालयमा ८७६४ विद्यार्थी दीक्षीत". Online Khabar. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- 1 2 "पूर्वाञ्चल विश्वविद्यालय : २७ वर्षमा ११ औं दीक्षान्त समारोह, एमबीबीएसको अध्यापन सुरु हुँदै". www.ratopati.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ↑ "Colleges in Nepal". Edusanjal. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- ↑ "School of Management | Purbanchal University - Biratnagar, Morang". edusanjal.com. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ↑ Collegenp. "Purbanchal University, School of Management, Morang". www.collegenp.com. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ↑ Collegenp. "Purbanchal University School of Engineering and Technology (PUSET), Morang". www.collegenp.com. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ↑ "BSc in Forestry - Purbanchal University". edusanjal.com. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ↑ "Purbanchal University School of Health Sciences - Gothgaun, Sundarharaicha, Morang". edusanjal.com. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ↑ "Constituent Colleges – PUFOST". Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ↑ "University Grants Commission Nepal". www.ugcnepal.edu.np. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ↑ Collegenp. "Girija Prasad Koirala College of Agriculture and Research Centre (GPCAR), Morang". www.collegenp.com. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ↑ "Janata Adarsha Multiple Campus - Pushpalal Chowk, Biratnagar, Morang". edusanjal.com. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ↑ Collegenp. "Janata Adarsha Multiple Campus, Morang". www.collegenp.com. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ↑ "About Us – PUFoE". Retrieved 9 October 2023.