In a significant move for the higher education sector, the Far Western University College Association Nepal (FWUCAN) was officially formed during a national gathering of affiliated colleges of the Far Western University held on April 18, at Alcove Restaurant, Minbhawan, Kathmandu.
The newly formed body will act as a common platform for 32 affiliated campuses, aiming to strengthen coordination with the university and enhance academic quality, research, and student opportunities.
A 13-member executive committee has been formed under the leadership of Mr. Laxman Pokhrel, who was elected President. Similarly, Rajan Sapkota was elected Vice President, Bhuvan Chakra Joshi as General Secretary, Shankar Prasad Sharma as Secretary, and Ramkrishna Dangal as Treasurer.
FWUCAN now stands as a collective voice for these institutions, aiming to create stronger links with the university, promote academic excellence, expand research opportunities, and safeguard student interests.
According to Chairman Pokhrel, FWUCAN will coordinate positively with the university, government, and non-government agencies, ministries, departments, and other institutions to enhance the educational quality, career opportunities, research, and protection of rights and interests of the students enrolled in affiliated campuses.
Founded in 2010 in Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur, Far Western University operates under full government ownership and has evolved into one of Nepal’s foremost educational hubs.
Far Western University, located in Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur, was established in 2067 B.S. (2010 A.D.) as a national university under full ownership of the Government of Nepal. Offering diverse programs from undergraduate to postgraduate levels across disciplines like Science, Management, Agriculture, Education, IT, and Humanities, the university now manages 15 constituent campuses and 32 affiliated private campuses, making it the second-largest university in Nepal by student population.
The formation of FWUCAN is expected to enhance collaboration between the university and affiliated campuses, ultimately leading to improvements in the quality of education and research.
List of FWUCAN-Affiliated Private Campuses:
- Aadim National College, Chabahil, Kathmandu
- Himalaya College, Koteshwar, Kathmandu
- Maharshi College, New Baneshwar, Kathmandu
- Reliable College, Minbhawan, Kathmandu
- Shikshyalaya College, Lokanthali, Bhaktapur
- Kathmandu World School of Engineering and Management, Suryabinayak, Bhaktapur
- Mega College, Kumaripati, Lalitpur
- Asian Institute of Technology and Management (AITM), Satdobato, Lalitpur
- DAV College, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur
- Bardibas New Horizon College, Bardibas, Mahottari
- Apex Management College, Birgunj, Parsa
- Decimal Public College, Birgunj, Parsa
- Pranita College of Management, Mirchaiya, Siraha
- Institute of Vision Management College, Lahan, Siraha
- Mithila Institute of Technology, Janakpur, Dhanusha
- Dreams College, Bharatpur, Chitwan
- Gyan Sudha Technical College, Ratnanagar, Chitwan
- GST College, Ratnanagar, Chitwan
- Western Advanced College of Engineering and Management, Gaindakot, Nawalparasi
- Gandaki Education Foundation, Pokhara, Kaski
- Gandaki College of Science, Management and Technology, Pokhara, Kaski
- Raghavendra Gaurav Multipurpose Campus, Krishnanagar, Kapilvastu
- Gyan Jyoti College, Tulsipur, Dang
- Bheri College of Engineering and Management, Nepalgunj, Banke
- Sagun College of Management, Nepalgunj, Banke
- Technical Research for Training Institute, Nepalgunj, Banke
- Western College of Business Studies, Kohalpur, Banke
- Keystone Management College, Kohalpur, Banke
- Geruwa Multipurpose Campus, Geruwa, Bardiya
- Siddhapaila Campus, Birendranagar, Surkhet
- Western College and Research Center, Birendranagar, Surkhet
- Cambridge Business College, Birendranagar, Surkhet
