Madan Bhandari University of Science and Technology (MBUST) was established through the promulgation of the Madan Bhandari University of Science and Technology Act, 2079 (2022 AD) on August 3, 2022. This Act grants extensive autonomy to the University creating an enabling environment for developing the MBUST into a world-class research-oriented university. The MBUST holds the promise of making a direct contribution to the economic development of the country through the creation of new knowledge and technology, which should enhance the competitiveness of the country's economy. The MBUST vision is to be a world-class university and the mission is to build prosperous and just Nepal. The MBUST is committed to provide 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 using the state-of-the- art knowledge and technology.  

Academic Programs  
The teaching and research activities of the University will be guided by the real-life problems of the industry. Teaching and research programs of the University will be delivered through 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:    
1. Forest Biomaterials Science and Engineering
2. Organic Agriculture
3. Tourism Infrastructure