Islington College Kathmandu

What Islington College Kathmandu does

Islington College Kathmandu is a private higher-education institution established in 1996 in Kamal Pokhari, Kathmandu, operating as a subsidiary of Nepalese conglomerate ING Group. It delivers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Information Technology (Computing, Computing with AI, Computer Networking and IT Security, Multimedia Technologies, Mobile Application Development) and Business (Accounting and Finance, Business Administration, MBA) in partnership with London Metropolitan University, UK, enabling students to earn British degrees while studying in Nepal. Teaching follows the LTW (Lecture, Tutorial, Workshop) methodology supplemented by a Work Related Learning program with 200+ partner companies and Nepal's first Educational Cybersecurity Research Hub operated alongside subsidiary Vairav Technology.

The college enrolls over 1,000 graduates per year and claims a 5,500+ global alumni network and a 98.6% graduate employment rate. Its GTM is sales-led through direct on-campus admissions: prospective students visit the campus for counselling, complete applications jointly processed with London Metropolitan University, and progress through structured intakes. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition fees plus add-on fees payable to London Metropolitan University, with scholarship programs (e.g., the Rs. 1.5 Crore International Student House and LondonMet scholarship) used as both marketing and affordability levers. Beyond the core campus, the broader ING Group structure includes ING Tech, which sells student admission, biometric attendance, leads management, and financial tracking software to 20+ educational institutes, and Vairav Technology, which delivers cybersecurity services and MDR capabilities across Denmark, the USA, the UAE, Indonesia, and Bangladesh via partners such as Defensive Group, SecureIQLab, and Teksalah.

Islington markets through its official website, YouTube channel, on-campus events (Aspire, Spring Carnival, Holi, Christmas, Sports Week, Islington Yatra), alumni referrals, international exposure trips (notably to Thailand via a partnership with the University of Thai Chamber of Commerce), and scholarship promotion. Operating geographies are primarily Nepal with international exposure extending to Thailand and Bangladesh, while alumni outcomes are claimed globally.

Name

Islington College Kathmandu

Legal name

Islington College

Website

https://islington.edu.np

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Islington College Kathmandu is a private higher-education institution in Nepal, founded in 1996, that delivers UK-accredited undergraduate and postgraduate IT and Business degrees in partnership with London Metropolitan University to Nepali students seeking internationally recognized British qualifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Degree programs
• IT education
• Business education
• International degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Recurring tuition fees charged for undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in IT and Business. Students pay college fees and separate university fees to London Metropolitan University.
2. Scholarship Programs: International Student House & London Metropolitan University Scholarship worth Rs. 1.5 Crore covering tuition, air fare, accommodation, and living expenses. ING Postgraduate Scholarship provides 2 full Master's programme scholarships annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Islington College Kathmandu is a private higher education institution delivering internationally recognized British undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Information Technology (Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Networking & IT Security, Multimedia Technologies, Mobile Application Development) and Business (Business Administration, Accounting & Finance, MBA) in partnership with London Metropolitan University, UK. The college also operates Nepal's first Educational Cybersecurity Research Hub and provides Work Related Learning programs through partnerships with over 200 companies.

Product overview

Islington College Kathmandu operates as an educational institution offering international degree programs in partnership with London Metropolitan University, UK. The institution provides undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in IT (Computing, AI, Networking, Multimedia, Mobile Development) and Business (Accounting, Business Administration, MBA). Additionally, its parent organization ING Group operates ING Tech, which produces educational software solutions including Student Admission System, Biometric Attendance System, Website Development, Leads Management System, and Financial Tracking System serving 20+ educational institutes in Nepal and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BSc (Hons) Computing A 3-year undergraduate IT degree focusing on practical and theoretical learning covering programming languages, information systems, computer software and hardware technologies, database implementation, and application development. Awarded by London Metropolitan University, UK.
• BSc (Hons) Computing with Artificial Intelligence An undergraduate computing degree with specialization in artificial intelligence covering programming, mathematics, robotics, neural networks, computer vision, machine learning, and natural language processing. Awarded by London Metropolitan University, UK.
• BSc (Hons) Computer Networking & IT Security A CISCO-based undergraduate curriculum emphasizing networking fundamentals, switching, routing, wireless essentials, enterprise-level security systems, cloud computing (AWS), ethical hacking, and cybersecurity principles. Awarded by London Metropolitan University, UK.
• BSc (Hons) Multimedia Technologies An undergraduate degree focusing on 2D/3D character models, animations, textures, visual effects (VFX), rendering, web and mobile design, and sound and music production. Awarded by London Metropolitan University, UK.
• BSc (Hons) Mobile Application Development An undergraduate degree teaching mobile software development for iOS and Android devices, covering computer programming, databases, cloud computing, Internet of Things, interaction design, and Agile Software Engineering. Awarded by London Metropolitan University, UK.
• MSc IT with Specialisations A Master's degree in Information Technology with specializations in Cyber Threat Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Software Engineering, and DevOps Engineering. Awarded by London Metropolitan University, UK.
• BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance An undergraduate degree focusing on accounting and finance with conceptual foundations for professional or managerial careers, covering financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, and financial reporting. Awarded by London Metropolitan University, UK.
• BA (Hons) Business Administration An undergraduate business administration degree with specializations in International Business, Digital Business Management, Advertising & Marketing, and Events & Tourism Management. Awarded by London Metropolitan University, UK.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) A postgraduate MBA program with specializations in International Business Management, Digital Media, Project Management, Advertising and Marketing, Events and Tourism, and Cyber Security. Awarded by London Metropolitan University, UK.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.6% graduate employment rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• London Metropolitan UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Primary university partner since 1996, providing internationally recognized British degree programs in IT and Business. London Metropolitan University authorizes and approves Islington College to deliver and assess courses. Students receive degrees from London Metropolitan University upon completion.
• ING GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization of Islington College, transforming lives through innovation and education. ING houses state-of-the-art organizations in Tech, Education and More. ING Skill Academy provides mentorship programs including training sessions, seminars, and panel discussions for students.
• Vairav TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNepal's FIRST and LARGEST Cybersecurity company with over 200 clients globally. Founded by Islington College graduate Bijay Senihang (CTO). Provides internship opportunities and industry exposure for students. Features partnerships with Defensive Group (Denmark), SecureIQLab (USA), Teksalah (UAE), and international operations through Vairav Tech LLC.
• ING TechcoreTechnology or IntegrationIn-house R&D unit of ING Group creating exceptional software for educational institutes. Provides Student Admission System, Biometric Attendance System, Website Development, Leads Management System, and Financial Tracking System. Has 40+ in-house graduates and serves 20+ educational institutes.
• University of Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThai university partner for international exposure programs. Students visit Thailand for educational trips and participate in Alibaba e-commerce training, design thinking courses, and cultural exchange with UTCC students.
• Defensive Group, DenmarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMDR Partnership for Managed Detection and Response services in Nordic countries. Combines Vairav Tech's cybersecurity solutions with Defensive Group's local expertise to deliver comprehensive security services.
• Teksalah, UAEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReselling partnership in Middle East Asia. Teksalah resells Vairav Tech's cybersecurity solutions across the region, enabling effective penetration of Middle Eastern market.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Herald College Kathmandu: Kathmandu IT- and business-focused college affiliated with the University of Wolverhampton (UK), offering similar international British degrees in Computing and Business. Direct competitor for the same Nepali student pool seeking UK-recognised qualifications.
• The British College, Kathmandu: Kathmandu-based private college delivering British-affiliated degrees (in partnership with Leeds Beckett University) in IT, Business, and related fields. Closest direct competitor to Islington's UK-partnered degree model in Nepal.
• International School of Management (ISM), Kathmandu: Kathmandu-based private college offering internationally affiliated undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including business and IT programmes. Competes directly with Islington for premium-paying Nepali students.

Others

• Vairav Technology: Wholly-owned subsidiary of Islington's parent ING Group, providing cybersecurity services to 200+ global clients. Included as an internal peer to illustrate the integrated ecosystem rather than as a market competitor.
• London Metropolitan University: UK university that awards Islington's degrees through a transnational education partnership. Not a competitor, but the most strategically connected counterparty — degree validity, partnership terms, and UK regulatory posture directly shape Islington's positioning.

Emerging players

• Softwarica College of IT & E-Commerce: Nepal-based IT-focused college delivering computing and software development programmes. Overlaps with Islington's IT degree portfolio and competes for the same tech-aspirational student segment.

Regional players

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education: Large Indian private university with international branch campuses and online programmes. Operates regionally in South Asia and competes for Nepali students willing to study in India or online for internationally recognised degrees.
• Lovely Professional University (LPU): Major Indian private university with a large technology and business programme portfolio and significant international student intake. Represents the South Asian private-higher-ed benchmark for scale and program breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Kathmandu University: Leading Nepali private-not-for-profit university with strong STEM and engineering programmes. Provides higher-ed competition at a more institutional level and is a key alternative for STEM-focused students in Nepal.
• Tribhuvan University: Nepal's largest public university, offering the dominant domestic alternative to private international-affiliated colleges. Sets the baseline against which Islington's premium UK-degree value proposition is positioned.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/islingtonnepal/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/IslingtonCollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/islington-college-kathmandu

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Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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