Khwopa Engineering College

What Khwopa Engineering College does

Khwopa Engineering College (KhEC) is Nepal's first community-based engineering college, established in 2001 as an undertaking of Bhaktapur Municipality and affiliated with Purbanchal University. It operates as a not-for-profit higher-education institution headquartered in Libali, Bhaktapur, serving undergraduate and postgraduate students from all 75 districts of Nepal. The college offers 8 academic programs across 7 departments: Bachelor of Engineering in Civil, Computer, and Electronics/Communication/Automation Engineering; Bachelor of Architecture; Master of Engineering in Earthquake Engineering; MSc in Urban Design and Conservation; and two recently introduced programs — Bachelor in Information Technology (BIT) and Bachelor in Computer Applications - IT (BCA-IT). Total seat capacity across programs approximates 376 per cohort, with declared full-program fees ranging from NPR 3,60,000 (BCA-IT) to NPR 8,70,000 (B.Arch).

The institution's underlying infrastructure includes well-equipped engineering laboratories (Structural, Material Testing, Water Resources, Surveying, Computer, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical), a dedicated Research and Development Unit established in 2006, and digital systems comprising a College ERP (erp.khec.edu.np), Khwopa e-Library, and an Android mobile application for student access. Core technology is pedagogical rather than proprietary software: the platform integrates curriculum delivery, laboratory training, field surveys, and student research (via the Small Scale Research Program offering up to NPR 20,000 per proposal) under the Purbanchal University degree framework.

KhEC's business model is tuition-driven, with annual/semester subscription-style billing per program and tiered merit-based scholarships (10% to 50% off first-semester fees based on CGPA) plus additional scholarships for public/community school graduates. Distribution is direct: students must pass the Purbanchal University entrance examination, appear on the merit list, attend a college interview/aptitude test, and complete admission on a first-come-first-served basis. Ancillary revenue includes college bus transportation and referral to nearby private hostels. Fee payment is processed via e-Sewa, Connect-IPS, or Nepal Bank deposit. The customer base is segmented into primary Higher Education Students and secondary Research Scholars; international students face a 50% surcharge on total semester fees.

Name

Khwopa Engineering College

Legal name

Khwopa Engineering College

Website

https://khec.edu.np

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Khwopa Engineering College is Nepal's first community-based engineering college, established in 2001 and operated by Bhaktapur Municipality. It offers 8 undergraduate and postgraduate engineering, architecture, and IT programs affiliated with Purbanchal University to students from across Nepal.

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Product category

Higher Education / Engineering and Architecture Education

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Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

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Technical Universities with Architecture, Built Environment & Design Engineering (EDAHAEAJ)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Higher education
• Architecture programs
• Earthquake engineering
• Technical training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bhaktapur

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Semester Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees charged per semester for various undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Fees vary by program duration and specialization, ranging from NPR 3,60,000 to NPR 8,70,000 total program cost.
2. Registration and Examination Fees: Additional fees levied by Purbanchal University for registration and examinations, separate from college fees.
3. Hostel and Transportation Services: College bus service is provided for student transportation. Private hostels are available nearby for student accommodation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Khwopa Engineering College offers undergraduate and postgraduate academic programs in engineering, architecture, and information technology, affiliated with Purbanchal University. Core programs include BE Civil Engineering, BE Computer Engineering, BE Electronics Communication & Automation Engineering, B. Architecture, ME Earthquake Engineering, MSc Urban Design & Conservation, BIT, and BCA-IT. The college delivers these programs through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory training, field surveys, internships, and research, supported by an ERP system, e-Library, and mobile application.

Product overview

Khwopa Engineering College (KhEC) is Nepal's first community-based engineering college, established in 2001 and affiliated with Purbanchal University. The institution offers a portfolio of 8 academic programs: 4 Bachelor of Engineering programs (Civil, Computer, Electronics & Communication, and Architecture), 2 Master's programs (Earthquake Engineering and Urban Design & Conservation), and 2 undergraduate programs under Science & Technology (BIT and BCA-IT). These programs are supported by internal systems including a College ERP for student management, e-Library for digital resources, and a mobile application for student access. The college operates as a unified educational platform rather than a modular software product, with all programs sharing common infrastructure while maintaining department-specific curriculum and research activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (BE Civil) Four-year undergraduate engineering program covering structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, water resources, transportation engineering, and construction management, with an additional NPR 25,000 for survey camp. Enrollment capacity: 96 students. Total fee: NPR 6,96,000.
• Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering (BE Computer) Four-year undergraduate program focusing on software development, computer networks, database systems, AI, and computer architecture. Total fee: NPR 6,96,000.
• Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics, Communication & Automation Engineering (BE ECA) Four-year undergraduate program covering electronics, communication systems, embedded systems, signal processing, and automation technologies. Enrollment capacity: 48 students. Total fee: NPR 4,96,000.
• Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) Five-year professional degree program combining architectural theory, design studios, building construction, and conservation studies. Enrollment capacity: 48 students. Total fee: NPR 8,70,000.
• Master of Engineering in Earthquake Engineering (MEQ) Two-year postgraduate program focusing on structural dynamics, seismic design, soil-structure interaction, and earthquake risk assessment. Enrollment capacity: 20 students. Total fee: NPR 3,92,000.
• MSc in Urban Design and Conservation Two-year postgraduate program covering urban planning, heritage conservation, cultural landscape management, and sustainable urban development. Enrollment capacity: 20 students. Total fee: NPR 3,92,000.
• Bachelor in Information Technology (BIT) Four-year undergraduate program under Faculty of Science and Technology covering IT fundamentals, programming, database management, and technology ethics. Enrollment capacity: 48 students. Total fee: NPR 4,40,000.
• Bachelor in Computer Application - IT (BCA-IT) Four-year undergraduate program under Faculty of Science and Technology focusing on computer applications, web technology, software development, and cloud computing. Enrollment capacity: 48 students. Total fee: NPR 3,60,000.

Quantifiable outcome

• 240 students awarded scholarships
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CEPT University Faculty of PlanningcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2083Collaboration for Summer-Winter School (SWS) course 2026 between CEPT University's Faculty of Planning and KhEC's Department of Architecture. This partnership provides international academic exposure and research collaboration opportunities for architecture students.
• Southeast University Nanjing ChinaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 August 2019Joint academic survey and research activity at Panauti, Nepal involving students from KhEC, Khwopa College of Engineering, and Southeast University Nanjing China. Demonstrates international academic collaboration.
• Khwopa College of EngineeringcoreOthersJoint publication of the Journal of Science and Engineering (JScE). KhEC and Khwopa College of Engineering collaborate on this academic journal published through Nepal Journals Online (NepJOL).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• CEPT University: Indian university with a Faculty of Planning collaborating with KhEC on Summer-Winter School 2026. Comparable as an academic partner with overlapping architecture, urban design, and planning programs that enhance KhEC's international profile.

Direct peers

• Kathmandu University: Nepal's leading not-for-profit autonomous university offering engineering and architecture programs (School of Engineering, Department of Architecture). Directly comparable as a higher-education peer in Nepal with overlapping BE and architecture portfolios.
• Pulchowk Campus (IOE): The flagship constituent campus of IOE, Tribhuvan University, widely regarded as Nepal's premier engineering college. Comparable as a Nepal-based engineering higher-education institution targeting the same student pool.
• Nepal Engineering Institute: A long-established private engineering college in Nepal offering diploma-to-degree engineering programs. Comparable as a Nepal-based engineering higher-education institution competing for similar domestic students.
• Khwopa College of Engineering: Sister institution under the Khwopa umbrella (Bhaktapur Municipality), collaborating on JScE journal publication. Directly comparable as a community-based engineering college in Bhaktapur with overlapping program structure.

Regional players

• National College of Engineering (NCE): A Nepal-based engineering college affiliated with Tribhuvan University, offering BE programs across multiple disciplines. Comparable in scope (multi-discipline BE portfolio) but operates under a different affiliating university.

Broad incumbents

• Tribhuvan University - Institute of Engineering (IOE): The largest public engineering institution in Nepal, running multiple constituent and affiliated engineering colleges. Comparable as the dominant engineering higher-education incumbent under which many colleges (including KhEC's robotics competition) operate.
• Purbanchal University: The affiliating university for KhEC, operating its own engineering programs and centralizing the entrance examination. Comparable as a higher-education and engineering-degree-granting authority in Nepal.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/khwopa-engineering-college

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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