Purbanchal University (PU) is a public university located in Koshi Province, Nepal.[1] It was established in 1993 as the second university in Nepal after the restoration of multi-party democracy by the Government of Nepal. With more than 26,128 students, Purbanchal University stands as the second largest university in Nepal.[2]
पूर्वाञ्चल विश्वविद्यालय | |
 | |
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1993 |
| Chancellor | Prime minister of Nepal |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Dr. Biju Kumar Thapalia |
Academic staff | 96 |
Administrative staff | 296 |
| Students | 26,128 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | 22.53 hectares (55.7 acres) |
| Website | purbanchaluniversity |
  Location in Koshi Province | |
Purbanchal University conducts its academic programs in 74 subjects through its five constituent campuses and 123 affiliated colleges. The university's main campus in Biratnagar covers 545 hectares.
History
editPurbanchal University was established in 1995 AD by the then prime minister Girija Prasad Koirala after the restoration of multi-party democracy to develop Eastern Development region as educational hub focusing the region.[3]
Mission
editAt present, the university has broadly identified Business Administration, Industry-Technology, Agriculture-Forestry, Environment Rural-Cultural Subsistence and Sustainable Development as specific areas of “Academic Excellence”.[4]
Constituent campuses
editPurbanchal University School of Management (PUSOM)
editSchool of Management is the First Constituent College of Purbanchal University. It introduced the first Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program in Nepal. It is located in Tinpaini, Biratnagar.[5]
The School offers courses of BBA, BHM, MBA. It also offers course of M Phill and PHd under its premises.[6]
Purbanchal University School of Engineering (PUSOE)
editPurbanchal University School of Engineering (PUSET), formerly known as Science and Technology Campus was established in 2056 BS in Biratnagar. It was established as a constituent campus of Purbanchal University and is the only one of its kind in the Eastern Region, with information technology based curriculum for undergraduate and graduate students. It runs bachelor and masters course in various disciplines of engineering.[7]
Purbanchal University College of Environment and Forestry (PUCEF)
editPurbanchal University College of Environment and Forestry is one of the schools under Purbanchal University established in 2074 BS. It is located in Gothgaun, Morang. It's currently running bachelor level course in forestry.[8]
Purbanchal University College of Health Science (PUCHS)
editPurbanchal University College of Medical and Allied Sciences is a constituent college of Purbanchal University located in Gothgaun, Morang. It offers bachelor and masters level courses in Nursing, Pharmacy and Public Health.[9] It is planning to run MBBS courses in partnership with Mechi hospital for which preparations are ongoing. It is expected to start in the near future.[3]
Purbanchal University School of Science and Technology (PUSAT)
editPurbanchal University School of Science and Technology is also a constituent campus of Purbanchal University. Located in Kanyamarg, Biratnagar. It offers Bachelor courses in Computer Application, Information Technology and B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence. In addition Masters of Computer Application and Master of Information Technology is also run under PUSAT.[10]
GP Koirala College of Agriculture and Research Center
editGP Koirala College of Agriculture and research center is one of the constituent campus of Purbanchal University conducting BSc Ag and Bachelor in Agriculture Engineering courses producing and developing manpower in sector of Agriculture and Animal Science.[11][12]
Janata Adarsha Multiple Campus
editJanata Adarsha Multiple Campus is also one of the constituent campuses offering courses of Bachelor in Social Work (BSW), Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.).[13] It also offers course of MSc in Population and Rural Development and Masters in Education. It conducts various non technical courses.[14]
Faculties
editThere are seven different faculties under Purbanchal University for providing education in different streams.[15]
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Management
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Medical & Allied Science
- Faculty of Engineering
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "University Grants Commission Nepal". www.ugcnepal.edu.np. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
- ^ "पूर्वाञ्चल विश्वविद्यालयमा ८७६४ विद्यार्थी दीक्षीत". Online Khabar. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
- ^ a b "पूर्वाञ्चल विश्वविद्यालय : २७ वर्षमा ११ औं दीक्षान्त समारोह, एमबीबीएसको अध्यापन सुरु हुँदै". www.ratopati.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2023-10-09.
- ^ "Colleges in Nepal". Edusanjal. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
- ^ "School of Management | Purbanchal University - Biratnagar, Morang". edusanjal.com. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ Collegenp. "Purbanchal University, School of Management, Morang". www.collegenp.com. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ Collegenp. "Purbanchal University School of Engineering and Technology (PUSET), Morang". www.collegenp.com. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ "BSc in Forestry - Purbanchal University". edusanjal.com. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ "Purbanchal University School of Health Sciences - Gothgaun, Sundarharaicha, Morang". edusanjal.com. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ "Constituent Colleges – PUFOST". Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ "University Grants Commission Nepal". www.ugcnepal.edu.np. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ Collegenp. "Girija Prasad Koirala College of Agriculture and Research Centre (GPCAR), Morang". www.collegenp.com. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ "Janata Adarsha Multiple Campus - Pushpalal Chowk, Biratnagar, Morang". edusanjal.com. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ Collegenp. "Janata Adarsha Multiple Campus, Morang". www.collegenp.com. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ "About Us – PUFoE". Retrieved 2023-10-09.