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
Madan Bhandari University of Science and Technology, Chitlang, Thaha Municipality Ward 9, Bagmati Province Invitation for Application for Admission

Applications are invited from qualified applicants for the following Master's in Applied Science and PhD programs:

1. Course: PhD in Forest Biomaterials Science and Engineering
- Total intake: Up to 4
- Tuition fee waiver and scholarships :For all
- Tuition fee waiver: For all

2. Course: Master's in Forest Biomaterials Science and Engineering
- Total intake: Up to 8
- Tuition fee waiver and scholarships :For up to 4
- Tuition fee waiver: For up to additional 4

3. Course: PhD in Organic Agriculture
- Total intake: Up to 4
- Tuition fee waiver and scholarships :For all
- Tuition fee waiver:For all

4. Course: Master's in Organic Agriculture
- Total intake: Up to 8
- Tuition fee waiver and scholarships :For up to 4
- Tuition fee waiver:For up to additional 4

5. Course: Master's in Tourism Infrastructure
- Total intake: Up to 8
- Tuition fee waiver and scholarships :For up to 4
- Tuition fee waiver:For up to an additional 4

Eligibility
Master's level
- 4 Year Bachelor's in science/engineering/technology subjects with CGPA of 2.75/4.0 (or international equivalent).

PhD level
- Master's in Engineering/Technology/Science subjects with CGPA of 3.0/4.0 (or international equivalent).

Monthly scholarship of Rs.25,000 may be provided to Master's students based on scholastic performance for two years subject to meeting the prescribed performance threshold. Monthly scholarship of Rs.30,000 may be provided PhD students based on scholastic performance for three years subject to meeting the prescribed performance threshold. Scholarships are subject to availability of resources.   

For getting tuition fee waivers and scholarships students will have to commit to serving at the MBUST or institutions placed by the MBUST for at least two years in case of Master's students and three years in case of PhD students. The duration for service will be half of the above for students getting only the fee waiver.   

If recipients of tuition fee waiver and scholarship leave the study before completion they will have to reimburse the total amount of scholarship received and pay tuition fees for the whole course. The tuition fees for one year is Rs.150,000 for both Master's and PhD programs.  

To encourage only committed students to get admitted and handle the University property with care the following non-tuition fees will be charged: registration fee of Rs.25,000; refundable deposit of Rs.50,000, which will be refunded on completion of the study; and refundable security deposit of Rs.25,000 towards the compensation for possible damages to the University property associated with negligence. In addition, a transportation charge will apply for students using office shuttle service to and from Chitlang. Students who are genuinely not able to afford such fees may contact the administration for assistance.   

Deadline: Applications must be submitted online within November 21, 2023, 5 PM.

Online application form is available in MBUST at http://mbust.edu.np. Applications must be submitted online. Applications are open to all nationalities. Applications in hard copies or scanned copies shall not be entertained.   

For detailed information please visit https://www.mbust.edu.np

For clarifications please send an email to info@mbust.edu.np and call 9840088016, 9849848053.

Published Date: November 03, 2023