AITM College

What AITM College does

AITM College (Asian Institute of Technology & Management) is a private academic institution established on June 20, 2012, and headquartered on a 16-ropani campus with 145,000 SQFT of built-up area in Satdobato, Khumaltar Heights, Lalitpur, within Nepal's Kathmandu Valley. The college delivers a portfolio of programs spanning +2 Science and Management streams, UK-affiliated undergraduate honors degrees (BBA, BHM, BSc Computing), a BE Civil Engineering degree in partnership with Far Western University, and MBA programs for working professionals.

The core offering rests on articulation partnerships with internationally recognized institutions — University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) and Birmingham City University in the UK, and IMI Switzerland — which allow AITM to award or co-deliver internationally accredited degrees within Nepal. The technology stack supporting delivery is conventional: a website-based inquiry and scholarship application system, a virtual tour platform, a dedicated Internship Cell connecting students to global hospitality brands (Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, Kempinski, Radisson, Crowne Plaza, Sheraton), and an Innovation Fest where BSc CIT students present tech solutions to industry panels. Curriculum has begun integrating AI and Data Science modules within the BSc Computing pathway and BHM program.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through tuition fees across the eight program offerings, with pricing not publicly disclosed and prospective students routed through inquiry forms for fee information. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: prospective students are acquired via SEO-optimized blog content, scholarship advertising, on-campus recruitment, inquiry forms, and industry-engagement events such as the Leadership Spotlight Series. The institution also engages in applied research collaborations (SATREPS, Low Carbon Development Research, Groundwater Sustainability in Asian Cities) and sustainability-focused initiatives including the National Sustainable Tourism Club formed in August 2024 and the April 2025 International Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development.

Name

AITM College

Legal name

Asian Institute of Technology & Management

Website

https://aitm.edu.np

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AITM College is a private academic institution in Lalitpur, Nepal, offering +2, undergraduate, and graduate programs — including BBA, BHM, BSc Computing, BE Civil Engineering, and MBA — in partnership with UK universities (UHI, Birmingham City University), IMI Switzerland, and Far Western University, targeting Nepalese students seeking internationally accredited degrees.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Business management courses
• Hospitality management training
• Computing and IT education

Headquarters

HQ city

Lalitpur, Lalitpur

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: AITM College generates revenue primarily through tuition fees from its various undergraduate and graduate programs including +2 Science/Management, BA (Hons) Business and Management (BBA), BA (Hons) Hospitality Management (BHM), BSc (Hons) Computing, BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Technology (CIT), BE Civil Engineering, BHM-IMI, and Master of Business Administration (MBA). Programs are offered in partnership with international universities (UHI, Birmingham City University, IMI Switzerland) providing UK and international degrees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AITM College is a private academic institution in Lalitpur, Nepal that delivers national and international undergraduate and graduate degree programs across business administration (BBA), hospitality management (BHM), computing (BSc Computing, BSc CIT), civil engineering (BE Civil), and management (MBA). It awards UK-recognized honors degrees through partnerships with the University of the Highlands and Islands, Birmingham City University, and IMI Switzerland, and supplements classroom instruction with industry internships at global hospitality and corporate brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• +2 Science

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates employed at global hospitality brands including Marriott, Hyatt, Crowne Plaza, Radisson, Kempinski, Sheraton
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• National Sustainable Tourism Club (NSTC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 August 2024Club formation supported by Nepal Tourism Board, UNDP, and TRTI (Tourism and Rural Training Institute). NSTC at AITM, formed on August 28, 2024, is committed to promoting sustainable tourism in Nepal with 11 AITM student members.
• SATREPS (Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2014International research partnership for water security in Kathmandu Valley (2014-2019). First SATREPS project for Nepal, funded by the Government of Japan. Focuses on hydro-microbiological approach for water security, bringing together hydrology and microbiology disciplines.
• Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2013Research partner for Groundwater Sustainability in Asian Cities project (2013.09-2014.08). AIT served as project leader with AITM as a partner along with IGES and ICRE. Project covered nine Asian cities including Bangkok, Bandung, Bharatpur, Ho Chi Minh, Hyderabad, Lahore, Tokyo, Vientiane, and Yangon.
• University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary academic partner for BA (Hons) Business and Management (BBA), BA (Hons) Hospitality Management (BHM), and BSc (Hons) Computing programs. UHI, based in Scotland, UK, awards internationally recognized honors degrees delivered at AITM campus in Nepal. Students receive UK-accredited qualifications while studying locally.
• Birmingham City UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Technology (CIT) and MBA/International MBA programs. Birmingham City University, based in the United Kingdom, provides degree accreditation and curriculum framework for technology and business programs delivered at AITM.
• IMI Switzerland (International Management Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Bachelor in International Hotel and Tourism Management (BHM-IMI) program. IMI Switzerland, ranked among top hospitality schools globally (15th QS World Ranking 2021, Top 50 by CEO Magazine), provides international hospitality curriculum and training. Alumni have secured positions at global hospitality brands including Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, Kempinski.
• Far Western University (FWU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational university partner for BE Civil Engineering program. Far Western University, a public university in Nepal, awards the Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree through AITM's four-year undergraduate program covering structural engineering, transportation, geotechnical studies, environmental engineering, and construction management.
• Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), Thammasat University, ThailandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration partner for Low Carbon Development Research Project (LoCarDev). Collaborates with AITM to develop Nepal Energy System Model (NESM) using AIM/Enduse framework for analyzing low carbon development policies in Nepal.
• Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding organization for Groundwater Sustainability in Asian Cities project. APN funds collaborative research addressing global environmental changes across the Asia-Pacific region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Xavier's College, Kathmandu: St. Xavier's College is one of Nepal's most prestigious private colleges, offering +2 and undergraduate programs primarily affiliated with Tribhuvan University. It competes with AITM for high-performing +2 graduates and top-tier undergraduate applicants in the Kathmandu Valley, with a strong brand reputation in science, management, and humanities.
• The British College, Kathmandu: The British College in Kathmandu is a UK-affiliated private college that delivers British degrees (including those from the University of the West of England and others) locally in Nepal. It is the closest direct competitor to AITM, sharing the same value proposition of internationally recognized degrees awarded locally, and competing for the same pool of Nepalese students seeking quality higher education at home.
• Herald College Kathmandu: Herald College Kathmandu is another UK-affiliated private college delivering foreign university degrees (notably from Cardiff Metropolitan University and London Metropolitan University) in Nepal. It directly competes with AITM for UK-degree-seeking Nepalese students and offers a similar portfolio of business, computing, and hospitality programs.
• Presidential Business School: Presidential Business School is a Kathmandu-based private business school offering BBA and MBA programs affiliated with international universities. It directly competes with AITM's business programs for working professionals and undergraduate management students in Nepal.
• Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM): KUSOM is Kathmandu University's dedicated management school and one of Nepal's leading business schools, offering BBA, MBA, and executive education. It directly competes with AITM's BBA and MBA programs for management-track students in Nepal.
• Ace Institute of Management: Ace Institute of Management is a leading private business school in Nepal affiliated with Pokhara University, offering BBA, BHM, and MBA programs. It competes directly with AITM for management and hospitality students in the Kathmandu Valley.
• Nepal College of Management: Nepal College of Management is a private management-focused college in Kathmandu offering undergraduate and graduate programs in business, with affiliations to international universities. It competes with AITM for the same Nepalese management-student demographic seeking international credentials.
• ISMT College: ISMT (International School of Management and Technology) is a private college in Kathmandu offering undergraduate programs in business, computing, hospitality, and technology, affiliated with Tribhuvan University and international partners. It overlaps significantly with AITM's multi-disciplinary portfolio and target market.
• Kathmandu University: Kathmandu University is a major autonomous, not-for-profit university in Nepal offering a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs including engineering, science, management, and arts. While larger and non-profit, it competes directly with AITM's School of Engineering and broader undergraduate portfolio for Nepalese students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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