Thames International College Kathmandu

What Thames International College Kathmandu does

Thames International College Kathmandu is a private undergraduate educational institution located in Old Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal, operating as Thames International College Pvt. Ltd. Founded in 2000, the college is affiliated with Tribhuvan University (TU) and serves high school graduates and working professionals seeking accredited undergraduate degrees and continuing education credentials. The institution operates three academic schools: School of Business & Management (BBA, BBM with concentrations in Marketing, Banking and Finance, and Entrepreneurship), School of Social Sciences (Bachelor of Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology), and School of Information Technology (BCA, BITM). It also runs the Future Ready lifelong learning initiative offering four certificate programs (DPP, AITP, BCEP, GCP) plus CMAT and BCA entrance exam preparation.

The college generates revenue primarily through tuition and academic fees for its undergraduate programs, supplemented by application and entrance exam fees (CMAT Rs. 1,000, BCA Entrance Rs. 1,500) and continuing education programs. Student acquisition is sales-led via a five-person Office of Admissions, campus tours, an online application portal (admissions.thamescollege.edu.np), WhatsApp business contact, social media, and on-campus events including the Nepal Social Work Symposium, Business Gabfest, InnoWave, and Graduate School Fair. Distribution is single-campus in Kathmandu, with admissions gated through TU-administered entrance examinations.

The School of Information Technology integrates cybersecurity, data analytics, and artificial intelligence into its curriculum, but the institution does not develop proprietary AI products, APIs, or research outputs. Operations are supported by approximately 112 staff across the Office of Academic Affairs, Office of Admissions, Office of Finance and Logistics, and Office of Student Affairs, with dedicated student resource centers including the David J. Rusk Library, IT Center, Career Development Center, Writing Center, and Heart and Mind Hub. The institution is privately held with no disclosed parent company, subsidiaries, or external investors, and offers no public-facing developer products.

Name

Thames International College Kathmandu

Legal name

Thames International College Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://thamescollege.edu.np

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Thames International College Kathmandu is a private undergraduate institution affiliated with Tribhuvan University, offering bachelor's degree programs in Business & Management, Social Sciences, and Information Technology, plus certificate and entrance preparation programs, to high school graduates and working professionals in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF)

Keywords

• Undergraduate degree programs
• Higher education services
• Liberal arts education
• Professional certificate programs
• Academic college programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue is generated from tuition and academic program fees for undergraduate degree programs including BBA, BBM, BCA, BITM, BSW, BSO, and BPsy. Additional revenue streams include application fees, entrance exam fees (CMAT Rs. 1000, BCA Entrance Rs. 1500), and continuing education programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Thames International College is a private higher education institution in Kathmandu, Nepal that delivers undergraduate degree programs and certificate courses across three schools: Business & Management, Social Sciences, and Information Technology. All degree programs are affiliated with Tribhuvan University (TU), with additional continuing-education certificate programs offered under the Future Ready initiative.

Product overview

Thames International College Kathmandu is an educational institution offering a liberal arts approach to higher education. The institution provides undergraduate degree programs across three academic schools: School of Business & Management (BBA, BBM programs), School of Social Sciences (Psychology, Social Work, Sociology), and School of Information Technology (BCA, BITM). The School of Information Technology integrates cutting-edge technologies including cybersecurity, data analytics, and artificial intelligence into its curriculum. Additionally, the college offers Future Ready certificate programs (DPP, AITP, BCEP, GCP) for career advancement and CMAT/BCA entrance test preparation. The institution is affiliated with Tribhuvan University (TU) and operates from Old Baneshwor, Kathmandu.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Four-year undergraduate degree in Business Administration offering comprehensive business education with skills and knowledge for the real world of business. Affiliated with Tribhuvan University.
• BBA in Marketing Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing focusing on marketing principles and business skills. Affiliated with Tribhuvan University.
• BBA in Banking and Finance Bachelor of Business Administration in Banking and Finance covering financial systems and banking operations. Affiliated with Tribhuvan University.
• Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) in Entrepreneurship Four-year undergraduate degree in Business Management with focus on entrepreneurship, preparing students for business leadership. Affiliated with Tribhuvan University.
• Bachelor of Psychology (BPsy) Undergraduate program in Psychology designed to promote critical thinking and understanding of human behavior. Affiliated with Tribhuvan University.
• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Undergraduate program in Social Work preparing students for meaningful careers in social service. Affiliated with Tribhuvan University.
• Bachelor of Sociology (BSO) Undergraduate program in Sociology focusing on social structures and human society. Affiliated with Tribhuvan University.
• Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) Four-year undergraduate program in Computer Application integrating cutting-edge technologies including cybersecurity, data analytics, and AI. Affiliated with Tribhuvan University.
• Bachelor of Information Technology Management (BITM) Undergraduate program in Information Technology Management combining technology and business management skills. CMAT exam required for admission. Affiliated with Tribhuvan University.
• Digital Proficiency Program (DPP) Intensive certificate program under the Future Ready initiative designed to advance career prospects through digital skills development.
• Advanced Information Technology Program (AITP) Advanced certificate program focusing on information technology skills for career advancement under the Future Ready initiative.
• Business Creation and Entrepreneurship Program (BCEP) Certificate program focused on business creation and entrepreneurship skills under the Future Ready initiative.
• Global Citizenship Program (GCP) Certificate program designed to prepare students as global citizens with international perspectives under the Future Ready initiative.
• CMAT Preparation Classes Central Management Admission Test preparation classes covering Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness. Free mock tests offered.
• BCA Entrance Test Preparation Preparation program for BCA Entrance Exam conducted by Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, TU. Covers English Grammar (40%), Mathematics (50%), and General Knowledge (10%).

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tribhuvan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThames International College is affiliated with Tribhuvan University (TU). Programs offered include BBA, BBM, and BITM under the Faculty of Management at TU, BCA under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at TU, and BSW, BSO, BPsy under TU. Students must pass the CMAT exam (for BBA/BBM/BITM) or BCA Entrance Exam (for BCA) conducted by TU faculties.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Islington College: Kathmandu-based private college offering TU-affiliated undergraduate programs in IT, Business, and other fields. Directly comparable to Thames in scale, target student, and program mix.
• King's College: Kathmandu private college affiliated with TU, offering BBA, BBM, and similar undergraduate programs. Direct competitor for the same Nepali undergraduate pool.
• Deerwalk Institute of Technology: IT-focused Kathmandu college offering undergraduate programs including BCA with modern technology curriculum. Closely comparable to Thames's School of IT offerings and target students.
• Prime College: Private college in Kathmandu offering TU-affiliated undergraduate programs in Management, Humanities, and Science. Directly comparable in program portfolio and student demographic.
• The British College: Private Kathmandu college offering undergraduate and graduate programs affiliated with UK universities and Tribhuvan University. Comparable in target market (Nepali undergraduates) and broad multi-discipline positioning.
• Softwarica College of IT and E-Commerce: Kathmandu-based private college focused on IT and computing programs (including BCA-equivalent). Comparable to Thames's IT school in curriculum modernity and target students.
• Global College International: Private Kathmandu college offering TU-affiliated undergraduate programs in Management, IT, and Social Sciences — directly comparable multi-discipline positioning.
• Nepal College of Management: Kathmandu private management-focused college affiliated with TU. Directly comparable to Thames's School of Business & Management programs.
• Herald College: Kathmandu private college providing TU-affiliated degrees in IT and Business. Closely matches Thames's BCA/BBA-style offerings and Kathmandu target market.

Broad incumbents

• Kathmandu University: Nepal's second-oldest university offering undergraduate programs across Business, Science, Engineering, and Arts. A larger, established incumbent in the same higher education market Thames serves.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/thamesinternationalcollege

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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