At a glance
About
Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences is the medical school of Kathmandu University, based in Dhulikhel in Bagmati Province, Nepal. It is listed as a private institution and began in 2001. It runs the MBBS programme with its teaching hospital, and the degree is awarded by Kathmandu University.
Check this before you apply
Search the university on wdoms.org. NMC expects the institution to be listed there.
Ask in writing that lectures, clinical teaching and examinations are in English for the whole programme.
At least 54 months of instruction, and the 12-month internship done in the same institution. Read the NMC notices for your year of admission.
Check the country's ministry or accreditation body and that the degree is awarded by this institution.
Ask for the offer, the programme structure and the refund rules in writing before you pay anything.
World Directory of Medical Schools ↗ National Medical Commission ↗
Questions to ask this university
- Does the college admit international students to MBBS in the current session, and can it show this in a written offer?
- The degree is awarded by Kathmandu University and the college is affiliated to it: ask for the affiliation letter for the batch you would join.
- Is the whole programme, including clinical years, taught in English, and what local language will you need with patients in hospital?
- Will the 12-month internship be done in the same institution, and will the college confirm this in writing?
- Is the total period of instruction at least 54 months, as the NMC regulations require, and how does the college count it?
- Which teaching hospital is used for clinical training, and is it owned by the college or run under an arrangement with another body?
- Does any Nepal Medical Council registration or local licensing rule apply to you as a foreign student, and what does the college say about it?
- Check the World Directory of Medical Schools (https://www.wdoms.org) and the NMC notices for the year you apply.
- Have you read the Indian Embassy in Nepal and MEA advisories, and the latest NMC notices on Nepal, before paying anything?
The path for an Indian student
- 1Eligibility checkNEET qualification and the university's own entry rules
- 2Application and offerDocuments sent, offer letter received in writing
- 3Visa and travelInvitation, visa and departure with a checklist
- 4Study abroadPre-clinical and clinical years, with updates for parents
- 5Return to IndiaThe NMC screening test, internship and registration
- 6Next stepPostgraduate study or practice
See how we support the whole journey → Rules and next steps in Nepal →
Sources for these facts
- Official websitekusms.edu.np
- Wikipedia: List of medical colleges in Nepalen.wikipedia.org
Other universities in Nepal
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Foreign universityVerifiedKathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital
Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal
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Imadol, Lalitpur, Bagmati Province, Nepal
Foreign universityVerifiedChitwan Medical College and Teaching Hospital
Bharatpur, Bagmati Province, Nepal
Foreign universityVerifiedUniversal College of Medical Sciences and Teaching Hospital
Bhairahawa, Lumbini Province, Nepal
Foreign universityVerifiedCollege of Medical Sciences and Teaching Hospital
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Frequently asked questions
Is KUSMS recognised for Indian students?
We do not claim it here. Recognition is decided by the National Medical Commission and the country's own authorities and can change. Use the checklist on this page, and ask a counsellor to verify it in writing for the year you apply.
Does Padhaidekho.in guarantee admission here?
No. Admission is decided by the university. We check eligibility, explain the rules, handle documents and support you through the process.
What does the programme cost?
We do not publish fees here. The university's own offer lists them. We help you read the full cost, in writing, before you decide.
Listing a university is not a recommendation, and it does not imply any association. Facts are from the sources shown and may change; confirm everything with the university and the authorities before you decide.
Content checked against the official sources above in 2026-10. Rules, dates and eligibility change every cycle: always confirm on the official notice. This page is general guidance, not legal advice or an admission guarantee.