Admissions Open for MPhil & PhD in Education at KU School of Education

Kathmandu University School of Education (KUSOED) announces new admission for the 2025 Batch for M. Phil and PhD in Education Programs. Those who are waiting for their Master's degree results can also apply.

Entry Requirements

Masters Programs

MPhil in Development Studies & MPhil in Education Leadership

A Master's degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum of 50% score in aggregate or CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.

M.Phil in English Language Education

A Master’s degree or equivalent in ELT/English Language Education/English Literature/English Linguistics with a minimum of 50% score in aggregate or CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.

M.Phil in Steam Education

A Master’s degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum of 50% score in aggregate or CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.

MEd in Early Childhood Development

A Master’s degree or equivalent in discipline relevant to Early Childhood Development (or those without having background are required to complete at least 6 credits) from a recognized institution with a minimum of 50% score in aggregate or CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.

MEd in School Counseling

A Master’s degree or equivalent in discipline relevant to School Counselling and Wellbeing (or those without having the background are required to complete at least 9 credits in the area of School Counselling and Wellbeing) from a recognized institution with a minimum of 50% score in aggregate or CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.

Ph.D. Programs

17 years of formal education.
A minimum of 60% score in aggregate or CGPA 3 out of 4 in the last degree in related fields.
Applicants are required to submit their research proposal and the curriculum vitae (CV) along with the application
An MPhil degree and publications of research articles are preferred.

Important Dates and Times

Final Date for Online Form Submission: December 20, 2024
The application form can be found HERE.
Written Test (Online): December 26, 2024 (Time: 12:30 PM)
Interview (Online): December 27, 2024 (Time: 12:00 PM onward)
Admissions Due Date: January 15, 2025
Orientation Class: February 06, 2025 (Time: 5:30 PM)
Classes start: February 07, 2025

Note

MPhil programs run in blended mode with face-to-face and online arrangements. Online classes take place from 5.30 to 8.30 PM NPT. Face-to-face classes shall be run during the daytime.
As PhD applicants need to go through a specific process, they are required to contact the relevant departments before submitting their applications.
Applicants waiting for the results of their last degree can also apply. In case someone cannot complete their last degree within one month of the beginning of the classes, they need to withdraw, and fees paid will be partially reimbursed as per KU rules.