Overview
Salient Features
- Established in 2019 AD by the Government of Gandaki Province
- One of Nepal’s provincial universities and the first university established under a provincial Act in Nepal
- Located in Pokhara, Kaski
- Focuses on innovative, interdisciplinary and student-centered education
- Emphasizes research, innovation, entrepreneurship and practical learning
- Offers undergraduate and graduate programs
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Current programs include:
- Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Bachelor in Sports Management (BSM)
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
- Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Law (B.A. LL.B.)
- Master of Information Technology – Artificial Intelligence (MIT-AI)
- Gandaki University introduced Nepal's first Bachelor in Sports Management (BSM) program
- Strong focus on digital skills, soft skills, critical thinking, leadership and communication
- Promotes collaboration with industries and national and international academic institutions
- Aims to develop skilled professionals who can contribute to Nepal and the global community.
About Gandaki University
In 2019, the Government of Gandaki Province under the vision of imparting a world-class higher education system and creating skilled human resources for Nepal and the world established Gandaki University (GU). The university is situated in the splendid city of Pokhara, on innovative, interdisciplinary and student centered pedagogy and learning.
The University's emphasis is on academic excellence, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and hands-on education. Currently it offers programs in Information Technology, Business Administration, Sports Management, Pharmacy and Law and has graduate programs in Master of Information Technology in Artificial Intelligence.
Gandaki University will strive to become a centre of excellence in higher education, research, innovation and generation of new technology. It strives to train a student with technical knowledge, practical skills, leadership skills and an entrepreneurial attitude to meet the ever-changing needs of the society and industry.