Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM)

Overview

Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM) is Nepal's leading business school, established in August 1993 as a premier management development institute under Kathmandu University (KU). Located at Balkumari, Lalitpur, KUSOM holds the distinction of being the first school to launch a graduate program at Kathmandu University and the first institution in Nepal to offer an MBA based on internationally-followed design principles and structure.

Thirty years on, KUSOM remains rated as the best business school in Nepal across all B-School Rankings and continues to set quality standards and innovative trends for management education in the country. Its graduates — over 650 high-quality management professionals — lead organizations across all sectors of Nepal's economy and beyond.

KUSOM has pioneered several landmark programs in Nepal, including the country's first Executive MBA, the first Post Graduate Diploma in Security Management in South Asia, and the first Master of Public Policy and Management. Its motto captures its ambition plainly: "KUSOM is and keeps you — ahead in management."

Programs Offered

• Undergraduate: BBA (Hons/Emphasis) — 120 seats, NPR 8.5 lakh; BBIS; Affiliated & Extended Programs
• Graduate: MBA — 80 seats, NPR 5.8 lakh; Executive MBA (EMBA) — 40 seats, NPR 6 lakh; MBE (Master in Business and Economics) — 40 seats, NPR 5.8 lakh; MPPM (Master of Public Policy and Management) — 40 seats, NPR 5.8 lakh
• Research Degrees: MPhil in Management — 25 seats, NPR 3.35 lakh; PhD in Management — 5 seats, NPR 5.95 lakh
• Diploma Programs: Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM); Post Graduate Diploma in Security Management (PGDSM); Master in Security Management (MSM)

Admissions

KUSOM admissions are competitive and intake-based. Current 2026 admission windows are open for BBA/BBIS (closes July 10), MBA (closes July 14), and MPPM (closes July 15). All applications are submitted online at kusom.edu.np.

BBA (Hons/Emphasis) & BBIS

• Completed NEB +2 or equivalent from a recognized board
• Selection based on KU entrance examination and academic merit
• 120 seats for BBA; applications close July 10, 2026

MBA

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university
• Must pass KU's MBA entrance examination
• 80 seats; applications close July 14, 2026
• Fee: NPR 5,80,000

Executive MBA (EMBA)

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline with relevant work experience
• 40 seats; designed for working professionals and mid-career managers
• Fee: NPR 6,00,000

Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM)

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
• 40 seats; applications close July 15, 2026
• Fee: NPR 5,80,000

Master in Business and Economics (MBE)

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university
• 40 seats; Fee: NPR 5,80,000

MPhil in Management

• Master's degree from a recognized university with strong academic record
• 25 seats; Fee: NPR 3,35,000

PhD in Management

• MPhil or Master's degree with research aptitude; subject to faculty availability
• 5 seats; Fee: NPR 5,95,000

For full admission procedures, entrance dates, and eligibility details, visit kusom.edu.np or contact +977-01-5186091 / 5186029 / 5186249.

Campus Life

KUSOM's Balkumari campus in Lalitpur provides a focused, research-oriented academic environment within the broader Kathmandu University ecosystem. As a graduate-focused school of a public autonomous university, the campus experience is shaped by intellectual rigor, professional networking, and applied management learning.

Specialized Centers & Units

• KUSOM Policy Lab: A dedicated policy research and analysis center supporting students in the MPPM and related programs
• EMDC (Entrepreneurship and Management Development Center): Supporting entrepreneurship and professional development initiatives
• Placement Cell: Facilitates career placement for graduating students across Nepal's corporate, development, and public sectors
• WTO Chairs Programme Nepal: KUSOM hosts Nepal's WTO Chairs Programme, contributing to trade policy research and capacity building

Research & Publications

KUSOM has an active research culture, with faculty publishing in the Journal of Business and Management Research (JBMR) and other academic journals. The school's Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) maintains continuous improvement in academic standards. Research degree programs (MPhil and PhD) further anchor KUSOM's role as a knowledge-generating institution.

Student Activities

• KUSOM SWC (Student Welfare Committee): The primary student body managing academic and social activities
• MPPM Scholars Network: A student-led policy initiative for MPPM students to engage in public policy debates and advocacy
• E-Library: Access to KU's digital library resources at opac.ku.edu.np
• Virtual Classroom: Online learning platform at somelf.ku.edu.np

International Linkages

KUSOM maintains active international collaborations and institutional memberships with global management education bodies, supporting faculty development, student exchange, and joint research. Details of specific partner institutions are listed at kusom.edu.np/international-linkages.

Scholarships

KUSOM offers two scholarship programs primarily for MBA students, awarded on the basis of financial need and academic merit:

KUSOM Scholarship for MBA

One scholarship is available per group of 24 MBA students. It is awarded at the time of admission upon submission of a Financial Aid Form with supporting financial documents. The School's Admission and Examination Committee reviews the documents and conducts an interview before awarding the scholarship on a need basis. The award involves a full or partial waiver of tuition and other fees. Recipients must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.3 in subsequent terms to retain the scholarship.

Juddha Bahadur Scholarship

This scholarship is funded from the interest earned on a fund donated by Mr. Juddha Bahadur Shrestha. One or more students receive a full or partial fee waiver each year depending on available funds. The selection process follows the same procedure as the KUSOM Scholarship.

For current scholarship availability and application procedures, contact the admissions office at info@kusom.edu.np or call +977-01-5186091.