Presidential Graduate School

What Presidential Graduate School does

Presidential Graduate School (PGS), founded in 2011 and headquartered in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal, is a private educational institution operating as an affiliated campus of Westcliff University, USA. The institution delivers American undergraduate and graduate degrees domestically through two academic units — the School of Technology (BSIT, MSIT, BS in Cybersecurity, BS in Software Engineering, BS in Artificial Intelligence) and the School of Business (BBA, MBA, MBA in IT, MBA in Data Analytics, MBA in Finance and Economics) — covering 10 active programs across 120-credit undergraduate and 60-credit graduate pathways.

PGS runs on a tuition-driven subscription model with three annual intake cycles (Fall, Spring, Summer). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; fee schedules are distributed via a PDF document and direct enquiry. The technology stack comprises a Westcliff-integrated Learning Management System, the GAP (Global Access Platform) student login, the LIRN (Library and Information Resources Network) for scholarly content, and the proprietary PAAT entrance examination. Students are recruited through the institution's website application portal, on-campus admissions, and a network of corporate partners via the Job Placement Cell and Career Center.

The school serves Nepalese students seeking internationally accredited American degrees, working professionals pursuing career advancement, and technology-focused students targeting IT, AI, cybersecurity, and software engineering careers. Differentiated offerings include WASC- and ACBSP-accredited credentials, faculty composed of industry practitioners with 20+ years of experience, structured leadership training through the Franklin Covey Education Nepal partnership, the Presidential Toastmasters Club (established 2021), an Innovation Lab, an International Internship program in India, and a 10-month Digital Transformation overlay session.

Name

Presidential Graduate School

Legal name

Presidential Graduate School

Website

https://presidential.edu.np

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Presidential Graduate School is a Kathmandu-based private higher-education institution affiliated with Westcliff University (USA), offering WASC- and ACBSP-accredited American undergraduate and graduate degrees in Business and Technology to Nepalese students, working professionals, and tech-focused learners.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

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Online Graduate Schools (Master’s & Doctoral Programs) (EDAHALAD)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Degree programs
• Business administration degrees
• Information technology degrees
• Graduate education

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Students pay tuition fees for pursuing degree programs affiliated with Westcliff University. The fee structure is documented in a PDF available on the website. Programs include undergraduate (BBA, BSIT, BS in Cybersecurity, BS in Software Engineering, BS in AI) and graduate (MBA, MSIT, MBA in IT, MBA in Data Analytics, MBA in Finance and Economics) degrees.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

Presidential Graduate School (PGS) is a private educational institution in Kathmandu, Nepal, affiliated with Westcliff University, USA, that delivers American-accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs (BBA, BSIT, MSIT, MBA, MBA in IT, MBA in Data Analytics, MBA in Finance and Economics, BS in Cybersecurity, BS in Software Engineering, BS in AI) to students studying on its New Baneshwor campus. Students receive globally recognized diplomas and official transcripts from Westcliff University, which is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation, with business programs further accredited by ACBSP.

Product overview

Presidential Graduate School (PGS) is an educational institution affiliated with Westcliff University, USA, offering internationally recognized American degrees in Nepal. The institution operates two schools: the School of Technology and the School of Business. The School of Technology offers five undergraduate and graduate programs: BSIT (with Software and Web Development and Multimedia and Animation Technology specializations), MSIT (with AI and Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, and Software Engineering and SQA specializations), BS in Artificial Intelligence, BS in Cybersecurity, and BS in Software Engineering. The School of Business offers BBA and MBA programs (with Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Human Resource Management specializations) plus specialized MBAs in IT, Data Analytics, and Finance and Economics. Beyond academic programs, PGS provides student services including Skill Lab for hands-on training, Job Placement Cell, Career Center, Digital Transformation Sessions, International Internships, and Innovation Lab for entrepreneurship support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) A 4-year, 120-credit undergraduate degree program providing foundational IT training with specializations in Software and Web Development and Multimedia and Animation Technology, taught on the Kathmandu campus and conferring a Westcliff University degree.
• Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA) A 4-year, 120-credit undergraduate business degree with specializations in Finance, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship, conferring a Westcliff University degree.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) A 2-year, 60-credit graduate business degree with specializations in Finance, Digital & Strategic Marketing, Human Resource Management, and Entrepreneurship, conferring a Westcliff University degree.
• Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) A 2-year, 60-credit graduate IT degree with specializations in AI and Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, and Software Engineering and SQA, conferring a Westcliff University degree.
• MBA in Information Technology A 2-year, 60-credit specialized MBA bridging business management and strategic IT application, covering cybersecurity, big data, cloud management, and IT project management.
• MBA in Data Analytics A 2-year, 60-credit specialized MBA combining business management with data analysis, covering data visualization, business intelligence, AI, and predictive modeling.
• MBA in Finance and Economics A 2-year, 60-credit specialized MBA covering econometric models, sustainable finance, corporate finance, and international economics.
• Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity A 4-year, 120-credit specialized undergraduate degree covering threat management, network security, cyber operations, digital forensics, and compliance.
• Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering A 4-year, 120-credit specialized undergraduate degree covering the software development lifecycle, agile, DevOps, testing, and architecture design.
• Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence A 4-year, 120-credit specialized undergraduate degree covering AI foundations, machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and computer vision, with a 60-day internship requirement.
• Skill Lab A hands-on training program for job roles and soft skills, partnering with industry leaders to bridge the industry-academia gap, offered to enrolled students.
• Job Placement Cell A corporate-relations service that establishes relationships with Nepali business houses to facilitate internship and job placement for graduates.
• Career Center Provides individual and group counseling, career exploration, resume assistance, and job search support services to enrolled students.
• Digital Transformation Session A 10-month program covering cloud computing, AI, and machine learning technologies for organizational digitalization, offered as a student service.
• International Internship Places students in organizations in India for hands-on experience in web development and metaverse projects.
• Innovation Lab Supports entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial preparedness, providing resources, expertise, and market linkage opportunities for student business ideas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students receive globally recognized diplomas and official transcripts from Westcliff University, USA
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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Westcliff UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Presidential Graduate School is an affiliated institution of Westcliff University, USA. Westcliff University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Westcliff's College of Business programs are globally accredited by ACBSP. PGS offers various academic programs of Westcliff University in Nepal, with students receiving globally recognized diplomas and transcripts from Westcliff University.
• WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)coreOthersWSCUC is the institutional accrediting body for Westcliff University, recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Address: 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501. Phone: 510.748.9797.
• Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)coreOthersACBSP provides global accreditation for Westcliff University's College of Business programs. The accreditation focuses on recognizing teaching excellence, determining student learning outcomes, and a continuous improvement model based on Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence.
• Franklin Covey Education (Nepal Chapter)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to provide world-renowned Franklin Covey college training program exclusively to Presidential students. Sessions cover College Readiness, Life Readiness, Leadership, Career Readiness for undergraduates, and 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Speed of Trust, Project Management, Meeting Advantage for graduate students.
• Toastmasters InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresidential Toastmasters Club (AREA 2, DIVISION A, DISTRICT 41) established in 2021 to promote communication and leadership skills. Toastmasters International has over 300,000 members in more than 15,800 clubs across 149 countries since 1924.
• Internship and Placement Partner CompaniescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJob Placement Cell establishes corporate relations with reputed business houses in Nepal for internship and job placement of graduates. Partners include various IT companies, startups, and corporate organizations. The cell also explores MOUs with additional corporate houses for student employability.

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Direct peers

• King's College Kathmandu: Nepal-based, Kathmandu-located private higher education institution offering BBA and MBA programs affiliated with international universities. Directly comparable to PGS in target market (Nepalese students seeking international degrees), business-school focus, and Kathmandu campus location.
• Ace Institute of Management: Kathmandu-based private management college affiliated with Pokhara University, offering BBA and MBA programs. Directly competes with PGS's School of Business in the same geography for the same working-professional and undergraduate student segments.
• Nepal College of Information Technology (NCIT): Kathmandu-based college specializing in IT and engineering undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable to PGS's School of Technology offerings (BSIT, MSIT, BS-AI, BS-Cybersecurity, BS-Software Engineering) and competes for the same technology-focused Nepali student segment.
• Islington College: Kathmandu-based college affiliated with London Metropolitan University (UK) offering international undergraduate and graduate degrees in IT and business. Comparable model to PGS — international-degree-delivered-locally — and a direct competitor for premium-paying Nepali students seeking foreign credentials.

Broad incumbents

• Kathmandu University: Nepal's premier private-not-for-profit university offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across multiple schools including business and engineering. Larger and broader than PGS but competes for the same Kathmandu-based tertiary student market.
• Tribhuvan University: Nepal's oldest and largest public university, with extensive affiliated colleges nationwide. While not a direct degree-program peer, it is the dominant incumbent in Nepalese higher education and represents the primary alternative for Nepali students weighing international-affiliated private institutions versus public options.

Others

• Westcliff University: The US parent/affiliate institution granting PGS degrees, WASC-accredited. Comparable as the source of academic standards and curriculum, and an "OTHERS" type because while it confers the degrees, it is a US-based institution operating in a different geography and serves PGS as an enabler rather than a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Softwarica College of IT and E-Commerce: Kathmandu-based, smaller-scope IT training college focused on software engineering, data science, and AI/ML bootcamp-style programs. Comparable to PGS's technology-focused programs but with narrower scope and lower degree level, appealing to students seeking shorter, job-oriented programs.
• Boston International College: Kathmandu-based private college offering international-affiliated undergraduate and graduate programs in business and IT. Smaller-scale emerging competitor with similar international-affiliation value proposition targeting Nepalese students seeking foreign credentials.

Regional players

• Pokhara University: Nepal-based private university system headquartered outside the Kathmandu Valley with affiliated colleges nationwide. Regional alternative to Kathmandu-centric institutions like PGS, attracting students who prefer studying outside the capital.

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Customer concentration

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