Top BSW Colleges in Nepal

The Bachelor of Social Work program is a comprehensive four-year academic endeavor designed to equip and train social work practitioners; some prefer to call them social doctors. These professionals play a vital role in fostering social change and problem-solving at micro, mezzo, and macro levels. With the demand for social workers on the rise, the field continues to evolve, introducing new practices and theories to address societal challenges.

As a multidisciplinary subject, social work empowers students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills to combat various forms of discrimination, including poverty, mental health issues, disabilities, addiction, and more. By pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work, students become equipped to make a meaningful impact in society's most pressing issues.

Universities Running BSW Programs 

Tribhuvan University 

Tribhuvan University runs a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) and Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) programs. More than 75 colleges in Nepal offer BASW programs. Recently, Tribhuvan University also launched a BSW program offered through its five constituent campuses.


Kathmandu University
KU offers two social science programs: BSW and BOSS. The BSW program is located at the Loyola Campus at St. Xavier's College, and the Bachelor of Social Sciences (BOSS) program is at National College. 

Purbanchal University

This university offers a BSW program through Kadambari Memorial College Buddhanagar, Kathmandu, and ​Janata Adarsha Multiple Campus.

Below, we present an extensive compilation of all the Social Work colleges in Nepal that offer the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program.

Top BSW Colleges in Nepal