PhD in Environmental Science

DOCTORATE PROGRAM - Ph.D. at School of Science, Kathmandu University

Duration: Fulltime: minimum 3 years

Part time: minimum 4 years from the day of registration

Maximum duration of the study will be 5 years. Research committee may extend the duration ofthe study for a yearifit could not be completed by 5 years.

Eligibility for Ph.D programs in Environmental Science in Kathmandu University

The candidate must have completed minimum 17 years of formal study in relevant field. A M. Sc. Degree with 50% marks in average or a CGPA of 3 or above in 4 point scale or B standing in Grades.The candidate with 16 years of formal study may also be eligible if he/she posses a minimum requirement through relevant programme of the concerned department.

Admission Procedure

The notification for admission offered by the school under the Department is published in major dailies and isin the website: http:// www.ku.edu.np seeking applicationsfromeligible

candidates any time in a year. Collection of applications is followed by an interview/test.

The interview/test/presentation is aimed at testing individual's aptitude academic status and diligence in the field in which one is seeking admission and is taken by the relevant

department. Temporary registration need to complete a minimum of 15 credits of courses as prescribed by the research committee.

Application Checklist

Applicants are required to submitthe following documents with the application:

1. Attested copy of Mark sheets of Secondary,Higher Secondary education, undergraduate and graduate level.

2. Character certificatesissued by the school last attended.

3. Attested copy of citizenship.

4. A research concept note

5. Publications

6. Certificates of experiences,training and research

For further information please contact:

The Department Head, Environmental Science and Engineering,the School of Science,

Kathmandu University at:

Tel.: +977‐11‐661399 / 661511; Fax.: +977‐11‐661443

E‐mail: desehod@ku.edu.np