Purbanchal University

Purbanchal University
पूर्वाञ्चल विश्वविद्यालय
TypePublic
Established1993; 31 years ago (1993)
ChancellorPrime minister of Nepal
Vice-ChancellorProf. Dr. Biju Kumar Thapalia
Academic staff
96
Administrative staff
296
Students26,128
Location, ,
Campus22.53 hectares (55.7 acres)
Websitepurbanchaluniversity.edu.np
Purbanchal University is located in Koshi Province
Purbanchal University
Location in Koshi Province
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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]

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.

  1. ^ "University Grants Commission Nepal". www.ugcnepal.edu.np. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  2. ^ "पूर्वाञ्चल विश्वविद्यालयमा ८७६४ विद्यार्थी दीक्षीत". Online Khabar. Retrieved 2023-10-09.