Admissions Open for Masters in Human and Natural Resources Studies at Kathmandu University
Kathmandu University, School of Arts, Department of Development Studies announces the opening of admissions for two -year Master in Human and Natural Resource Studies for the Spring Session of 2024.
The program emphasizes assisting students to:
- Acquire knowledge and skills concerning conflict, natural resources and community linkage, social development, information gathering and analyses, indigenous community-based knowledge systems and institutions;
- Develop capability and confidence to contribute nationally and internationally towards managing the human dimensions of natural resources faithfully;
- Be able to effectively conduct basis and applied research, and work in a team.
The program is highly participatory and students are expected to take an active role in the preparation and leading of class discussions.
Eligibility Criteria
Completion of a 3 or 4-year Bachelor's degree or a Master's degree, with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2 out of 4.0 or an equivalent of 45 percent marks in the latest degree acquired will be the basic criteria. Also, securing an acceptable label or ranking in the entrance exam will be essential. The entrance exam will test the candidate's language proficiency and analytical abilities.
Key Details
- Form distribution: December 12, 2023 to January 30, 2024
- Last date for form submission: January 31, 2024
- Entrance Exam: February 02, 2024
- Interview: February 04 and 05, 2024
- Final Result Publish: February 07, 2024
- Admissions for selected students: February 08 - February 18, 2024
- New Semester Begins: February 25, 2024
** UGC scholarship (formula-based funding) available for 20% of the total number of admitted students.
**10% seats are available for foreign students.
For further information, contact:
Department of Development Studies
School of Arts, Kathmandu University
Hattiban, Lalitpur
P.O. Box 6250, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: 5251306 / 5251294
Email: kusoa@ku.edu.np
