Overview

Khwopa College of Engineering (KhCE) is a community based college of engineering, founded by the vision of providing quality engineering education at an affordable cost with an initiative of Bhaktapur Municipality. The college is situated in the city of Bhaktapur which is rich in culture and has its mission to produce technically well qualified and socially responsible engineers for the nation building.

In KhCE, modern engineering education and the conservation of indigenous knowledge, traditional technologies, and local engineering practices come together. The college offers quality academic programs, practical learning and research oriented education to make students successful in their professional career in engineering and technology.

Vision

To emerge as a premier institution of engineering education for people of the community and nurturing highly competent engineers embracing modern engineering knowledge and indigenous technologies and innovations.

Mission

Deliver cost effective engineering education to students from different economic backgrounds.
Maintain and encourage traditional technology, traditional knowledge and traditional engineering skills.
Do research on engineering, architecture, archaeology and sustainable technologies.
Produce competent and competitive engineering professionals.
Motivate graduates for nation building and public service.

Objectives

Provide engineering education that is available and of high quality.
Encourage research and innovation in engineering and traditional technologies.
Develop technically skilled and socially responsible graduates.
Provide national institutions with competent engineering personnel.
Facilitate hands-on learning and learning through research.

Core Values

Academic Excellence: Commitment to quality technical education and continuous improvement.
The affordability theme focuses on achieving diversity in engineering education by making it accessible to all students.
Innovation & Research: Promoting creativity, hands-on learning and research.
Traditional Engineering and Indigenous Technologies: Cultural preservation.
National Service: Making the students ready to give back to society and the country in a positive way.

Academic Programs

BE Civil Engineering

Structural engineering, transportation, construction management, geotechnical engineering, and infrastructure development.

BE Computer Engineering

Has the knowledge and skills of software development, computer systems, network, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

BE Electrical Engineering

Includes the study of electrical systems, power generation, automation, renewable energy and industrial electrical technologies.

Academic Departments

Civil Department
Computer and Electronics Department
Electrical Department
Science & Humanities Department
Research & Development (R&D) Unit

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Full +2 Science, Diploma in Engineering or University recognised equivalent.
Pass minimum academic requirements of Tribhuvan University and IOE.
Pass successfully the engineering admission test.

Fee Structure (2082/83)

BE in Civil Engineering | NRs. 6,96,000 | NRs. 87,000 × 8 |

Computer Engineering | BE (2 Years) 8,40,000 | NRs. 105,000 × 8 |

BE Electrical Engineering | NRs. 4,96,000 | NRs. 62,000 × 8 |

Additional NRs. Due to the need of 25000 for Civil Engineering survey camp, the camp is cancelled.

Additional Charges

Refundable Deposit: NRs. 15,000
College Uniform: NRs. 9,000
The total fee does not cover charges for TU registration fees, examination fees, or external charges.

Why Choose Khwopa College of Engineering?

Accessible/ affordable engineering education in the community.
Attached to Tribhuvan University (IOE).
Excellent emphasis on work and research-based learning.
Maintenance of local traditional technologies and engineering knowledge.
High quality teaching and support for learning.
Good laboratory and technical equipment.
Located in the middle of Bhaktapur.
Industry-relevant engineering programs.

Overall

In Nepal, Khwopa College of Engineering is one of the engineering colleges with a community base that focuses on providing low-cost and quality technical education. The college has programs in Civil and Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering in which the focus is on practical education, research, innovation and national development, while maintaining traditional knowledge and technologies in the field of engineering.

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