The number of Nepalese students who want to earn foreign degrees is increasing steadily. Thankfully many local colleges are now offering foreign university-affiliated programs to cater to their needs. Nepalese students can get a similar high-quality education as abroad at the comfort of their homeland. This approach is both affordable and qualitative.
As of March 2024, there are more than 20 foreign universities operating in Nepal. Foreign university-affiliated colleges are not limited to Kathmandu; they are located in various parts of the country. The courses offered by these colleges are also diverse. From Culinary Arts to Information Technology, from Civil and Infrastructure Engineering to Fashion Technology, the types of degrees they offer are exhaustive.
Here is an updated list of Foreign university-affiliated colleges in Nepal along with the courses that they offer. It is created based on information published by the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology for the year 2080.
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S.N. |
Name of the College and Address |
Affiliated Foreign University |
Name of Programs Offered |
| 1. | Ace International Business School, Sinamangal, Kathmandu | Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland |
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| 2. | Asian Institute of Technology and Management, Khumlatar, Lalitpur | University of Highland and Island, UK |
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| 3. | Balmiki Lincoln College, Birtamod, Jhapa | Lincoln University College, Malaysia |
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| 4. | Biratnagar International College, Biratnagar | University of Woilverhampton, UK |
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| 5. | British International College, Chakupat, Lalitpur | Keele University, UK |
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| 6. | CG Institute of Management Pvt. Ltd., Min Bhawan, Kathmandu | Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Malaysia |
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| 7. | Center for Leadership and Entrepreneurship, Lagankhel, Lalitpur | Lincoln University College, Malaysia and Malaysia and Culinary Solutions, Australia, Intel, College |
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| 8. | Fishtail Mountain School of Hospitality, Tourism and Management, Pokhara | Taylor's University, Malaysia |
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| 9. | Forbes College, Chitwan | University of Computer Science and Skills, Lodz, Poland |
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| 10. | Global Academy of Tourism and Hospitality Education (GATE), Mandikhatar, Kathmandu | Hotelleriesuisse, Swiss Hotel Association, Switzerland |
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| 11. | Global College International, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu | Shinawatra University, Thailand |
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| 12. | Green Peace Lincoln College, Itahari, Sunsari | Lincoln University College, Malaysia |
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| 13. | Herald College, Naxal, Kathmandu | University of Wolverhampton, UK |
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| 14. | Himalayan College of Management, Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu | Infrastructure University, Malaysia |
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| 15. | IEC College of Art & Fashion, Mandikatar, Kathmandu | Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Malaysia |
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| 16. | Informatics College, Pokhata | London Metropolitan University, UK |
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| 17. | Infomax College of Information Technology and Management, Pokhara | Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Malaysia |
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| 18. | Institute of International Management Science (IIMS), Putalisadak, Kathmandu | Taylor's University, Malaysia |
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| 19. | International Center for Academics, Sinamanagal, Kathmandu | Indira Gandhi Nepal Open University, India |
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| 20. | International School of Management and Technology (ISMT), Pokhara | University of Sunderland, UK |
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| 21. | International School of Management and Technology (ISMT), Butwal | University of Sunderland, UK |
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| 22. | International School of Management and Technology (ISMT), Biratnagar | University of Sunderland, UK |
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| 23. | International School of Management and Technology (ISMT), Tinkune, Kathmandu | University of Sunderland, UK / Edexcel (Pearson BTEC), UK |
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| 24. | International School of Management and Technology (ISMT), Chitwan | University of Sunderland, UK |
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| 25. | International School of Tourism and Hotel Management (IST), Gyaneshwor, Kathmandu | Salzburg University of Applied Science and Technology, Austria |
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| 26. | Islington College, Kamal Pokhari, Kathmandu | London Metropolitan University, UK |
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| 27. | Itahari International College, Sundarharaicha, Morang | London Metropolitan University, UK |
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| 28. | Kashyap Institute of Engineering & Technology, Janakpur | The Institution of Civil Engineering, India |
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| 29. | Kathmandu College of Management, Gwarko, Lalitpur | SIAM University, Bangkok, Thailand |
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| 30. | Kathmandu Forestry College, Koteshwor, Kathmandu | University of Salzburg, Austria |
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| 31. | KFA Business School, Mid-Baneshwor, Kathmandu | Lincoln University College, Malaysia |
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| 32. | King's College, Babarmahal, Kathmandu | Westcliff University, California, USA |
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| 33. | Lincoln International College of Management and IT, Putalisadak, Kathmandu | Lincoln University College, Malaysia |
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| 34. | Lord Buddha Education Foundation, Maitidevi, Kathmandu | Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Malaysia |
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| 35. | Mid-Valley International College, Gyaneshwor, Kathmandu | HELP University, Malaysia |
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| 36. | Model Institute of Technology (MIT), Bagbazaar, Kathmandu | International American University, Los Angels, USA |
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| 37. | NTP Tourism Affairs College, Dillibazaar, Kathmandu | Sripatum University, Thailand |
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| 38. | Naaya Aayam Multi-Disciplinary Institute (NAMI), Gokarneshwor, Kathmandu | University of Northampton, UK |
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| 39. | National College of Management and Technical Science (NCMT), Samakhushi, Kathmandu | Lincoln University College, Malaysia |
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| 40. | Nepal Business College, Janapath Tole, Biratnagar | Lincoln University College, Malaysia |
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| 41. | Nepal Education Foundation Consortium of Colleges, Khumaltar, Lalitpur | Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand |
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| 42. | Nepal Information Technology, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur | Indira Gandhi National Open University, India (Open and Distance Mode of Delivery) |
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| 43. | Padmashree College, Tinkune, Kathmandu | Nilai University, Malaysia |
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| 44. | Patan College for Professional Studies, Kupondole, Lalitpur | University of Bedfordshire, UK |
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| 45. | Phoenix College of Management, Maitidevi, Kathmandu | Lincoln University College, Malaysia |
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| 46. | Pokhara Lincoln International College, Pokhara | Lincoln University College, Malaysia |
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| 47. | Presidential Graduate School, Thapagaun, Kathmandu | Westcliff University, California, USA |
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| 48. | Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management, Lainchaur, Kathmandu | Queen Margaret University, UK |
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| 49. | Softwarica College of IT and E-Commerce, Dillibazaar, Kathmandu | Coventry University, UK |
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| 50. | Stamford College, Shantinagar, Kathmandu | University of East London, UK |
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| 51. | Sunway College, Maitidevi, Kathmandu | Birmingham University College, UK |
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| 52. | Techspire College, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu | Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Malaysia |
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| 53. | Texas College of Management and IT, Chabahil, Kathmandu | Lincoln University College, Malaysia |
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| 54. | The British College, Thapathali, Kathmandu | Leeds Beckett University, UK / University of West England, UK |
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| 55. | The London College, Tinkune, Kathmandu | University of East London, UK |
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| 56. | The Westminster College, Kupondole, Lalitpur | University of Westminster, UK |
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| 57. | Virinchi College, Kumaripati, Lalitpur | Asia eUniversity, Malaysia |
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| 58. | Western Mega College, Butwal | Lincoln University College, Malaysia |
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| 59. | Yeti International College, Buddhanagar, Kathmandu | Sripatum University, Thailand |
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Notes
- S/N 11: Global College International, Mid-Baneshwor, Kathmandu is not currently conducting the affiliated university program.
- S/N 28: The case regarding the equivalence of Kashyap Institute of Engineering & Technology, Janakpur, is pending before the Honorable Supreme Court and is currently not accepting students.
- S/N 41: Nepal Education Foundation Consortium of Colleges, Khumlatar, Lalitpur is in the process of relocation and currently unable to admit students.
