Madan Bhandari University of Science and Technology Notice on Planned Admission in December 2023

The University's vision is to be a world-class university and the mission is to build prosperous and just Nepal. It is committed to providing world-class education by attracting talented and committed students and academic staff, and providing a conducive environment for research and development activities focused at solving real-life problems of the industry related to specific economic sectors using state-of-the-art knowledge and technology.

The approach is designed to produce graduates who are "job creators" rather than "job seekers". Academic programs to be offered are Research Master's and Doctor of Philosophy in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Forest Biomaterials Science and Engineering, Organic Agriculture, and Tourism Science and Engineering. The Call for Applications will be announced on November 3, 2023. Detailed information is available at https://www.mbust.edu.np. 

1. Academic Programs 

The teaching and research activities of the University will be guided by the real-life needs of the industry and delivered by the Institutes engaged in research related to specific economic sectors. The students will pursue their study in close collaboration with related industries and are expected to develop a new technology for collaborating industrial partners. This approach is designed to produce graduates who are "job creators" rather than "job seekers". 

Academic programs to be offered are Research Master's and Doctor of Philosophy in the following areas:   

1. Artificial Intelligence
2. Data Science
3. Forest Biomaterials Science and Engineering
4. Organic Agriculture
5. Tourism Science and Engineering

2. Admission Schedule

The tentative admission schedule for academic year 2023/24 is as follows:

November 3, 2023        Call for Applications

November 17                Last date of Applications

3.      Tentative Qualification Requirements for Admission

Ph.D. 

• Master's in Engineering/Technology/Science subjects or other relevant fields from recognized universities with the minimum CGPA as defined in the Call for Applications.
• Completed thesis work at Master's level.
• Submission of Research Concept Paper for one of the themes articulated in the Call for Applications. The length of the concept paper should be within 2,000 to 2,500 words.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals would be an advantage.
• A write up of 600 to 700 words explaining the reason for seeking enrolment at MBUST.
• Description of abilities, including those related to extracurricular activities, of the applicant, which could be relevant for successful completion of the program.

Research Master's 

• 4-year Bachelor's in science/engineering/technology or other relevant subjects from well recognized universities with the minimum CGPA as defined in the Call for Applications.
• Submission of a research concept paper for one of the themes articulated in the Call for Applications. The length of the concept paper should be within 1,500 to 2,000 words.
• Undergraduate thesis/report preferred.
• A write up of 600 to 700 words explaining the reason for seeking enrolment at MBUST.
• Description of abilities, including those related to extracurricular activities, of the applicant, which could be relevant for successful completion of the program. 

Why Choose MBUST?

1. To get world-class education.
2. To contribute to the economic development of the country by developing new knowledge and technology.
3. To get an opportunity to work on real-life problems of the economy making the study and research attractive and meaningful.
4. To be able to receive guidance from world-class professors. The University has highly committed and competent academic staff and is receiving support from distinguished international professors and experts.
5. To access the state-of-the-art research facilities and resources, allowing to engage in groundbreaking research projects.
6. To get valuable opportunities for internship in, collaboration with, and career placements in industries.
7. To avail opportunities for fee waiver and scholarship. Tuition fees will be waived for four students in each Master's program and all students in PhD programs. Contingent upon the availability of funds scholarship of Rs. 30,000 per month will be provided for 36 months to all PhD students and scholarship of Rs. 25,000 per month for four Master's students in each program for 24 months.
8. To develop international networking.

Information on the University are available at https://www.mbust.edu.np. Perspective students may send their inquiries to Email: info@mbust.edu.np