Pokhara University Teaching Hospital Official ✓

Pokhara University (PU), a multi‑university public institution in Nepal, was officially founded under the Pokhara University Act, 1997, following its conceptualization in 1986 and after Nepal’s multi‑university framework began in 1983.

Chancellor: The Prime Minister of Nepal

Pro‑Chancellor: Minister for Education

Vice‑Chancellor: Appointed by the Chancellor as the University’s chief executive

Registrar: Manages administration and finances

PU operates as a non-profit autonomous institution, funded jointly by the Government of Nepal and student/affiliate revenues.

🎯 PU – Vision & Mission

Vision

“To be a leader in quality higher education, health, and community service in Nepal and beyond.”

Mission

Become a Center of Excellence in higher education through enhanced teaching, learning, and research.

Produce market-responsive, responsible, and welfare-minded graduates.

Strengthen University–community engagement via outreach and service.

Encourage critical thinking, creativity, and the search for truth among learners.

🧭 Strategic Objectives & Goals

Core Objectives

Empower nation-building through skilled professionals in science, technology, humanities, management, law, and education.

Promote private‑sector partnership in higher education.

Foster a disciplined, results‑oriented academic ecosystem.

Enhance educational competitiveness and quality via fair evaluation.

Drive regional socio-economic transformation through targeted community services.

Long‑Term Goals

Become a top-ranking South Asian university

Graduate skilled professionals with integrity and excellence

Integrate research and teaching effectively

Build a resilient, dynamic academic system

Pursue excellence across all campus functions

Short‑Term Initiatives

Launch problem-based courses responding to local and global gaps

Create an inclusive faculty–student culture promoting equality and intellectual growth

Offer equitable access to students in Western Nepal

Support the region’s socio-economic development

💼 Academic & Financial Structure

Funding mix: Government grants, tuition, affiliate revenues

Capital infrastructure (buildings, labs, libraries) is fully grant-funded

Leverages community-endowed land for schools and research centers

Infrastructure—hostels, auditoriums, stadiums—supported by donors and contributors