Information Technology has finally got the spotlight it deserves, and in Nepal, it’s still in progress. In the past, not many students would study IT because there were not enough colleges in Nepal. Moreover, IT wasn’t even there for students to choose from; secondly, it wasn’t one of those mainstream subjects that Nepalese take: engineering, medical, and commerce.
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But now, things have changed, it’s a generation of computer technology, and more and more people finally realize how IT is crucial for the development and urbanizing of the nation. Still, today, comparatively, there are fewer students in IT.
But now, many institutes or colleges have so much better facilities, services, and improvements in IT that will make the student study more practical and more accessible, and of course, understandable.
Even though there aren’t many IT colleges, there is a handful of IT colleges that might get you spinning on which one is the best. So if you’re living in Nepal and want to get admission to the best of the best IT colleges, here is the list of the top 10 best IT colleges in Nepal.
Deerwalk Institute of Technology (DWIT)
Deerwalk Institute of Technology (DWIT) is a collaboration between Nepalese entrepreneurs and the USA-based software company in Nepal, Deerwalk Inc. which is supported by both Nepalese and American professionals seeking to improve the quality of Nepal’s education and, by doing so, contribute to the nation’s economic development.
With the help of our industrial partner, Deerwalk Inc. be able to make it possible to train technical professionals who can bring Nepal into the global marketplace. To be the premier institute of technology in Nepal and the South Asia region by taking a uniquely practical approach to modern technical education.
Deerwalk Institute of Technology, shortly known as DWIT is one of the best IT College in Kathmandu, Nepal, which is affiliated with Tribhuvan University. It was established in 2010 by Nepalese entrepreneurs in collaboration with Deerwalk Inc.
It has been offering different computer science courses to the students and the chance to intern in Deerwalk Inc., which is USA based software company. The program it offers is a Bachelor of science in computer science and information technology.
Email: contact[a]deerwalk.edu.np
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dwit.college
Contact Number: 4-485424
Location: Sifal, Kathmandu, Nepal
Nepal College of Information Technology
Nepal College of Information Technology – NCIT, established in 2001, runs Pokhara University-affiliated Bachelor’s and Master’s programs – BE, BBA, ME, MSc & MCIS. NCIT, a pioneer private institution providing engineering education in Nepal, is renowned for excellence in teaching & research while maintaining close and mutually beneficial links with various sectors.
The College provides excellent higher education opportunities and nurtures individual talent using an applicable knowledge base that fully supports ongoing social changes and economic advances.
It is commonly known as NCIT is one of the best IT colleges in Nepal, situated in Balkumari, Lalitpur. It was founded in 2001 in affiliation with Pokhara University since other institutions affiliated with foreign universities are costly, while NCIT provides quality education at an affordable price.
It is an authorized training partner of CICSO, Red Hat, and Microsoft, so students can have related training programs and internships after completing their studies. It has been offering the programs like Bachelor of Engineering in Software engineering and Bachelor of engineering in information technology which are of 4 years.
Address: Balkumari,Lalitpur,Nepal
Website: https://www.ncit.net.np
Phone Number: 977-1-5006354 / 5006356
St. Xavier’s College
St. Xavier’s College, Kathmandu, is an educational institution of higher learning established in 1988 and managed by the Nepal Jesuit Society. Jesuits began their academic work in Nepal in 1951 with the opening of St. Xavier’s School, Godavari, followed by St. Xavier’s School, Jawalakhel, and St. Xavier’s School, Deonia.
By integrating academic work and intellectual growth with physical, spiritual and emotional development through the diverse activities clubbed together under the title of co-curricular activities, the College seeks to foster competence, creativity, and innovative spirit both throughout and beyond the College.
Address: Maitighar, Kathmandu
Website: www.sxc.edu.np
Phone Number: +977-01-4221365, 4244636
KIST
Established in 1995, KIST is now a top +2 college in Nepal that offers high standard HSEB + 2 Science & Management courses, a range of top-quality Bachelor’s degrees – BBA, BIM, BIT, BBS & BSc Microbiology – followed by excellent Master’s degrees – MBS & MSc Microbiology.
It is well-known to most educators and students, along with their families, that our educational delivery. This is due to our dedicated, expert faculty and their unique learning-teaching.
Also, we believe that student intake is interlinked to academic excellence. Our excellent education yields top results in crucial examinations.
KIST incontestably has a pleasing academic atmosphere with a pragmatic, student-centered, caring approach. First-rate amenities on campus, plus well-managed transport facilities, attract the best students.
Phone number: 01-4534990
Email: info@kist.edu.np
Islington College
Islington College is an autonomous private education institution dedicated to excellent academic performance and student experience. Established in 1997, the College has had nearly a couple of decades long experience in providing quality and industry-ready IT and Business Education to Nepalese students, making it a leading Academic Institution in Nepal.
The College is now directly affiliated with UK universities. The College also has a direct articulation agreement with the University of Northampton. Students who study various programs in the College may proceed to Northampton for the final year of the BSC. (Hons) Computing program.
Given its new partnerships with UK universities and the appointment of senior executives who have been educated at top UK universities, the College changed its name to Islington College in mid-2011.
Islington college was established in 1997, and it is affiliated with the London Metropolitan University. It is considered one of the oldest and best IT colleges in Nepal, providing a foreign degree (British). It is the first UK University affiliated College in Nepal. So, it has a strong, successful background in the IT sector of Nepal. Under the IT category, it has been offering the following programs:
- Bachelor’s degree in computing
- Bachelor’s degree in computer networking and IT security
- Bachelor’s degree in multimedia technologies
- Master’s degree in information technology
The big IT companies in Nepal highly recognize the degree from this College.
Address: Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu
Website: https://www.islington.edu.np
Phone Number: 01-5970012 / 9801042242
NAMI
NAMI stands for Naya Ayam Multi-Disciplinary Institute. It is being developed as Nepal’s premium Educational Institution in partnership with the University of Northampton, UK, the most reputed University in the UK.
Its vision is to provide a world-class education to Nepal, which is being proven since it has gained high success within just 2 years of its establishment. So for IT students, NAMI can be the best institution to achieve a reasonable degree with value in the market. NAMI offers the following programs:
- BSc(Hons) Computing
- BSc(Hons) Software Engineering
- BSc(Hons) Network Engineering
British College
British College was established in 2012 with the objective of providing world-class education in Nepal for students who want to gain an internationally recognized degree. It is in partnership with the University of West of England and Leeds Beckett University.
Nepal is one of the pioneering international Colleges that offer international staff from the UK to enhance the quality of the students. Its degrees are internationally recognized and relevant to the current job market. Under the IT category, it offers the following programs:
- BSc (Hons) Computing
- MSc Information management
