Kirtipur, Nepal – October 29, 2025 – Tribhuvan University (TU), Nepal's premier and largest higher education institution, has been placed in the 1501+ band in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, announced recently. This ranking underscores TU's ongoing commitment to accessible, high-quality education amid a competitive global landscape.

Serving nearly 400,000 students – with a total enrollment of 499,671 – TU continues to be a cornerstone of Nepal's academic ecosystem. The university operates through a network of constituent campuses, central departments, and affiliated colleges nationwide, offering programs across diverse faculties including education, humanities and social sciences, law, and management. Its institutes cover critical fields such as science and technology, engineering, medicine, forestry, and agriculture and animal science.

Key student statistics from the 2026 rankings highlight TU's inclusive approach: a near-balanced gender ratio of 52% female to 48% male students, 19.6 students per staff member, and  international students, reflecting its focus on serving local communities.  TU is actively pursuing internationalization, collaborating with over 180 higher education institutions worldwide to attract regional and global talent.

At the heart of TU's mission are four specialized research centers driving innovation: the Center for Economic Development and Administration (CEDA), Center for Nepal and Asian Studies (CNAS), Research Center for Educational Innovation and Development (CERID), and Research Center for Applied Science and Technology (RECAST). Additionally, the Open and Distance Education Center (ODEC) extends learning opportunities through flexible, remote modes.

"TU remains dedicated to delivering world-class education at affordable costs to students from all walks of life". The institution's reform agenda is ambitious and multifaceted, emphasizing the integration of information and communication technology (ICT) into curricula, governance, and management; faculty capacity-building to keep pace with evolving disciplines; partnerships with government and corporate entities for program development and research; infrastructure upgrades for enhanced learning environments; and broader internationalization efforts.

The THE rankings, which evaluate institutions on teaching, research environment, research quality, international outlook, and industry engagement, position TU among thousands of global universities. While maintaining its 1501+ status, the university views this as a foundation for further ascent, with ongoing initiatives poised to elevate its standing in future assessments.

Subjects offered at TU span a wide array, from arts and humanities (including archaeology, architecture, and languages) to business and economics, computer science, engineering disciplines like chemical and civil engineering, life sciences such as agriculture and veterinary science, medical and health fields, physical sciences, psychology, and social sciences including politics and sociology.