Kathmandu University School of Education

What Kathmandu University School of Education does

Kathmandu University School of Education (KUSOED) is a constituent academic school of Kathmandu University, established in 1997 and headquartered at Hattiban, Lalitpur, Nepal. It is one of seven schools under Kathmandu University (a public university founded in 1991) and operates six academic departments covering Educational Leadership, Inclusive Education & Early Childhood Development & Professional Studies, STEAM Education, Language Education, Development Education, and a School Counselling and Wellbeing Unit. KUSOED offers a portfolio of 40+ programs spanning Bachelor, Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), Master of Education, MPhil, and PhD levels, currently serving 1,500+ students and producing over 2,100 graduates cumulatively.

The school delivers instruction through a blended learning model that combines synchronous virtual sessions on Google Meet with asynchronous content on a Moodle-based Learning Management System, supplemented by mandatory in-person sessions (at least 20% of program content) at the Hattiban campus. Its technology stack is primarily educational-platform infrastructure (Moodle, Google Meet, OPAC library catalog, E-learning portal kusoede.edu.np) rather than proprietary AI or data products. KUSOED also operates research and publishing infrastructure including the Research and Innovation Center (RIC), four peer-reviewed journals, and a UNESCO Chair in Teacher Education.

The business model combines tuition and program fees (with SAARC students paying 1.5x and other international students 2x domestic rates) with research grants and project funding from international development partners including NORAD, the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the European Union (Erasmus+), and the Asian Development Bank. Target customer segments are aspiring and practicing teachers, education researchers pursuing advanced degrees, and TVET instructors; go-to-market relies on direct admissions processes supplemented by conferences, webinars, and partner-institution referrals. KUSOED employs 92 staff across academic, administrative, and research roles.

Name

Kathmandu University School of Education

Legal name

School of Education, Kathmandu University

Website

https://soed.ku.edu.np

Company type

Public

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kathmandu University School of Education is a constituent school of Kathmandu University offering teacher education programs from Bachelor to PhD across six departments, serving 1,500+ students in Nepal via a blended learning model and funded by tuition plus international research grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Teacher Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Language Schools (61163), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

K–12 Instructional Design & Curriculum Development Services (EDAGAKAA)

Keywords

• Teacher education
• Higher education
• Academic research
• Educational leadership
• Blended learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Hattiban, Lalitpur

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees for various academic programs including Bachelor, PGDE, Master, MPhil, and PhD programs. Fee structures vary by program and student nationality (SAARC countries pay 1.5x, other international students pay 2x domestic fees).
2. Research Grants and Project Funding: Funding from international development partners including NORAD (NORHED-QUANTICT - 16 million NOK), Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DFC Project - DKK 9.5 million), Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), European Union (Erasmus+), and ADB/e-Asia Knowledge Partnership Fund.
3. Application and Processing Fees: Application fees of NPR 2000 for Bachelor/Master/PGD programs, NPR 2000 for MPhil/PhD programs, and USD 20 for international students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kathmandu University School of Education (KUSOED) is a public higher education institution that delivers teacher education and education-research programs from Bachelor's through PhD level. It offers blended-learning academic programs across six departments (STEAM, Language, Educational Leadership, Development and Practice in Education, Educational Psychology, and Mathematics Education), supported by an e-learning platform, libraries, and hostels. The school also operates research centers and journals and engages in international capacity-building projects.

Product overview

Kathmandu University School of Education (KUSOED) is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and research initiatives. The core academic offerings include Bachelor programs (B.Ed., B.Tech.Ed., B.A. English Studies), Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), Master of Education (MEd) across multiple specializations, MPhil programs in six areas (Development Studies, Educational Leadership, English Language Education, STEAM Education, Early Childhood Development, School Counseling), and PhD programs. KUSOED operates on a blended learning model using MOODLE as its Learning Management System combined with Google Meet for synchronous sessions. The institution supports its academic mission through research publications including three peer-reviewed journals (JER, JrTP, JELE-Praxis), various research centers and initiatives such as the UNESCO Chair, Research and Innovation Center, and collaborative projects like NORHED-QUANTICT, DPLR, and CLEC. The school serves over 1500 students across 40+ programs with a community of 2100+ graduates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Journal of Education and Research (JER): Flaghsip biannual journal of KUSOED published through the Research and Innovation Center
• Journal of Transformative Praxis (JrTP)
• UNESCO Chair in Teacher Education

Products and services

• Bachelor Programs (B.Ed., B.Tech.Ed. IT, B.A. English Studies, B.Ed. TESOL, B.Ed. TCSOL) Undergraduate degree programs preparing students for careers in school teaching (B.Ed.), technical and vocational education (B.Tech.Ed. IT), English studies (B.A. English Studies), and English/Chinese language teaching for non-native speakers (B.Ed. TESOL and B.Ed. TCSOL). Designed for school-leavers and early-career educators seeking initial teaching qualifications.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) A postgraduate diploma aimed at graduates seeking entry to or progression within the education profession without committing to a full master's degree. Suitable for in-service teachers and graduates moving into education roles.
• Master of Education (MEd) Master's degree programs in multiple specializations spanning STEAM education, language education, educational leadership, educational psychology, mathematics education, and development and practice in education. Designed for practicing teachers, school leaders, and educators seeking advanced qualifications and research grounding.
• MPhil Programs Pre-doctoral research degree programs providing advanced training in educational research methodologies. Targeted at graduates and professionals preparing for doctoral studies or research-intensive careers in education.
• PhD Programs Doctoral research programs in education and related disciplines, supervised by the school's faculty. Designed for researchers, academics, and senior practitioners aiming to contribute original scholarship to teacher education and learning sciences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2100+ graduates produced across all programs
• +1 more outcomes

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• JAMK University of Applied Sciences (Finland)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026HEVEN Erasmus+ project partner: Higher Education for Vocational Educators in Nepal. 36-month initiative (Jan 2026-Dec 2028) with 113,415.72 EUR budget at KU. Focus on TVET leadership, management, and educator training.
• Saxion University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026HEVEN Erasmus+ project partner: Policy Dialogues and Research work package lead. Contributes to TVET system enhancement in Nepal.
• Tribhuvan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024NORHED-QUANTICT and HEVEN project partner. Central Department of Education at Kirtipur serves as implementing unit for teacher training projects using ICT and distance modes.
• Mid-West University, NepalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024NSIS Erasmus+ project partner: Consortium member for Developing Information, Research and Digital Skills for Business, Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
• Purbanchal University, NepalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024NSIS Erasmus+ project partner: Consortium member for developing library and information services capacity.
• Nepal Open University (NOU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024DPLR (Digitization and Preservation of Library Resources) project partner: Consortium with KU, NOU, and Tribhuvan University for digitizing public library resources under ADB/e-Asia Knowledge Partnership Fund.
• South Asia Research Hub on Inclusive Education (SARHIE)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024UNESCO Chair network: Collaborative initiative with Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) bringing together academics, practitioners, and policymakers from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
• Digital Bridges for Nepal (DB4N)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2022CLEC (Collaborative Learning Environment Center) project: DB4N provides funding and methodology for establishing collaborative learning spaces in schools. KUSOED serves as research partner to explore CLEC impact in remote areas through journal publications.
• Aarhus University, Department of Education, DenmarkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015DFC Project partner: 'Locating Public Finance Dynamics in Education in Nepal' funded by Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DKK 9.5 million total grant, DKK 1.14 million to KU). Led by Martin Chautari with Prof. Mahesh Nath Parajuli and Prof. Karen Valentin as principal researchers.
• Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013NORHED-QUANTICT project partner: Enhancing access, quality, and sustainability of teacher training using ICTs and distance delivery modes. Total project budget of 16 million NOK funded by NORAD. Collaboration with Tribhuvan University and OsloMet (formerly HiOA).
• Aspire College, BiratnagarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner institution: One of the affiliated colleges offering KUSOED programs or collaborations in educational delivery.
• Radiant CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner institution: Affiliated college for educational program delivery and student recruitment.
• Sindhuli Community Technical InstituteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner institution: Community-based technical institute collaboration for education access in rural areas.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries14 records

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