Tribhuvan University (TU): Nepal's Premier Institution of Higher Education

Attribute	Details
Established	1959
Location	Kirtipur, 5 km from Kathmandu’s city center
Campus Size	154.77 hectares (3,042-5-2 ropanis)
Type	Non-profit, autonomous, funded by Government of Nepal
Status	Declared Central University on January 8, 2013
Global Ranking	One of the world’s largest universities by size and program diversity

Position	Role	Current Holder
Chancellor	Ceremonial head (Prime Minister)	Sushila Karki Rt. Hon'ble Prime Minister
Pro-Chancellor	Minister of Education	Mahabir Pun
Vice Chancellor	Chief Executive, oversees operations	Prof. Deepak Aryal, PhD
Rector	Manages academic programs	Prof. Khadga K.C, PhD
Registrar	Handles financial and administrative affairs	Prof. Kedar Prasad Rijal, PhD

Body	Members	Key Responsibilities
TU Senate	49	Sets policies, budgets, and regulations
Executive Council	7	Implements Senate decisions, manages grants, appoints officials
Academic Council	50	Oversees curricula, teaching, examinations, and research policies
Research Coordination Council	27	Formulates research policies, coordinates university-level research
Planning Council	29	Advises on short- and long-term plans, evaluates implementation