Purbanchal University (PU) is a public university located in Koshi Province, Nepal.[1] It was established in 1993 after the restoration of multi-party democracy by the Government of Nepal as the second university in Nepal. With more than 26,128 students, Purbanchal University stands as the second largest university in Nepal.[2]
पूर्वाञ्चल विश्वविद्यालय | |
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| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1993 |
Academic staff | 96 |
Administrative staff | 296 |
| Students | 26,128 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | 545 hectares (1,350 acres) |
| Website | puexam |
  Location in Koshi Province | |
Purbanchal University conducts its academic programs in 74 different subjects through its five constituent campuses and other 123 affiliate colleges. The university main campus in Biratnagar covers 545 hectares.
History edit
Purbanchal 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 edit
At 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 edit
Purbanchal University School of Management (PUSOM) edit
School 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) edit
Purbanchal 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) edit
Purbanchal 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) edit
Purbanchal 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) edit
Purbanchal 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 edit
GP 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 edit
Janata 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 edit
There are five different faculties under Purbanchal University for providing education in different streams.[15]
- Faculty of Arts, Law and Education
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Management
- Faculty of Medical & Allied Science
- Faculty of Science and Technology
See also edit
References 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.