Purbanchal University

{{Distinguish|Purbanchal Campus|text=Purwanchal Campus Under Tribhuwan University}}

{{Infobox university

| name = Purbanchal University

| native_name = पूर्वाञ्चल विश्वविद्यालय

| native_name_lang = np

| image = Purbanchal University Logo.png

| image_size = 190

| caption =

| established = {{start date and age|1993}}

| type = Public

| chancellor = Prime minister of Nepal

| vice_chancellor = Prof. Dr. Biju Kumar Thapalia

| administrative_staff = 296

| faculty = 96

| students = 26,128

| province = Koshi

| country = Nepal

| campus_size = {{Convert|22.53|hectare}}

| city = Sundarharaincha

| logo =

| logo_size =

| website = {{URL|https://purbanchaluniversity.edu.np/}}

| pushpin_map = Koshi

| dean = Dr. Shailesh Mani Pokharel (Faculty of Medical Sciences)

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Purbanchal University (PU) is a public university located in Koshi Province, Nepal.{{Cite web |title=University Grants Commission Nepal |url=https://www.ugcnepal.edu.np/frontpage/20 |access-date=2023-10-09 |website=www.ugcnepal.edu.np |language=en}} 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 third largest university in Nepal.{{Cite web |title=पूर्वाञ्चल विश्वविद्यालयमा ८७६४ विद्यार्थी दीक्षीत |url=https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2017/03/551837 |access-date=2023-10-09 |website=Online Khabar |language=en-US}}

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.

History

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.{{Cite web |title=पूर्वाञ्चल विश्वविद्यालय : २७ वर्षमा ११ औं दीक्षान्त समारोह, एमबीबीएसको अध्यापन सुरु हुँदै |url=https://www.ratopati.com/story/355388/purbanchal-university |access-date=2023-10-09 |website=www.ratopati.com |language=Nepali}}

Mission

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”.{{Cite web |title=Colleges in Nepal |url=https://edusanjal.com/college/affiliation/purbanchal-university/type/constituent/ |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=Edusanjal |language=en}}

Constituent campuses

=Purbanchal University School of Management (PUSOM)=

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.{{Cite web |title=School of Management {{!}} Purbanchal University - Biratnagar, Morang |url=https://edusanjal.com/college/management-campus/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=edusanjal.com}}

The School offers courses of BBA, BHM, MBA. It also offers course of M Phill and PHd under its premises.{{Cite web |last=Collegenp |title=Purbanchal University, School of Management, Morang |url=https://www.collegenp.com/college/purbanchal-university-school-of-management-morang/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=www.collegenp.com |language=English}}

=Purbanchal University School of Engineering (PUSOE)=

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.{{Cite web |last=Collegenp |title=Purbanchal University School of Engineering and Technology (PUSET), Morang |url=https://www.collegenp.com/college/purbanchal-university-school-of-engineering-and-technology-puset-morang/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=www.collegenp.com |language=English}}

= Purbanchal University College of Environment and Forestry (PUCEF) =

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.{{Cite web |title=BSc in Forestry - Purbanchal University |url=https://edusanjal.com/course/bachelor-science-bsc-forestry-purbanchal-university/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=edusanjal.com}}

= Purbanchal University College of Health Science (PUCHS) =

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.{{Cite web |title=Purbanchal University School of Health Sciences - Gothgaun, Sundarharaicha, Morang |url=https://edusanjal.com/college/purbanchal-university-college-medical-and-allied-sciences/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=edusanjal.com}} 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.

= Purbanchal University School of Science and Technology (PUSAT) =

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.{{Cite web |title=Constituent Colleges – PUFOST |url=https://pufost.edu.np/constituent-colleges/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |language=en-US}}

= GP Koirala College of Agriculture and Research Center =

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.{{Cite web |title=University Grants Commission Nepal |url=https://www.ugcnepal.edu.np/frontpage/21 |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=www.ugcnepal.edu.np |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Collegenp |title=Girija Prasad Koirala College of Agriculture and Research Centre (GPCAR), Morang |url=https://www.collegenp.com/college/girija-prasad-koirala-college-of-agriculture-and-research-centre-gpcar-morang/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=www.collegenp.com |language=English}}

= Janata Adarsha Multiple Campus =

Janata Adarsha Multiple Campus is also one of the constituent campuses offering courses of Bachelor in Social Work (BSW), Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.).{{Cite web |title=Janata Adarsha Multiple Campus - Pushpalal Chowk, Biratnagar, Morang |url=https://edusanjal.com/college/janata-adarsha-multiple-campus/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=edusanjal.com}} It also offers course of MSc in Population and Rural Development and Masters in Education. It conducts various non technical courses.{{Cite web |last=Collegenp |title=Janata Adarsha Multiple Campus, Morang |url=https://www.collegenp.com/college/janata-adarsha-multiple-campus-morang/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=www.collegenp.com |language=English}}

= Geomatic Institute of Technology =

Geomatic Institute of Technology (GIT), previously known as Himalayan College of Geomatic Engineering and Land Management is one of the oldest engineering college of PU offering Bachelors course of Geomatic Engineering. Geomatics Engineering is a discipline that focuses on spatial information. It is a field that integrates the acquisition, management, analysis, and visualization of spatial data. Geomatics engineers use a variety of tools and technologies to collect, process, and analyze spatial data. They work in a wide range of industries, including surveying, mapping, urban planning, environmental management, and more.{{Cite web |title=About – Geonity |url=https://geonity.vercel.app/about#what-is-geomatics-engineering |access-date=2024-11-17 |website=geonity.vercel.app}} Drawing from the experiences of Scandinavian countries, it is estimated that a country like Nepal, with its specific size and population, requires approximately 3,000 graduates in Geomatic Engineering to effectively handle the surveying and mapping needs essential for national development.{{Cite web |title=About – Geonity |url=https://geonity.vercel.app/about#about-bachelor-in-geomatic-engineering-in-purbanchal-university |access-date=2024-11-17 |website=geonity.vercel.app}} Here you can find the latest syllabus of this program: https://geonity.vercel.app/pu/pu-geo-syllabus

This college was established in 2004.

Faculties

There are seven different faculties under Purbanchal University for providing education in different streams.{{Cite web |title=About Us – PUFoE |url=https://pufoe.edu.np/about-us/ |access-date=2023-10-09 |language=en-US}}