Tribhuvan University (TU) is Nepal's oldest and largest public university, established in 1959, headquartered in Kirtipur, Kathmandu. It has 60 constituent campuses and over 1,000 affiliated colleges across Nepal. TU's Institute of Medicine (IOM), established in 1972, is Nepal's premier government medical school training doctors, dentists, nurses, and allied health professionals. TU is affiliated with 8 medical colleges for MBBS education. The university offers the most affordable medical education in Nepal. Degrees from TU are recognized globally by WHO, NMC India, and FAIMER. TU-IOM's teaching hospital (TUTH) is Nepal's largest referral center.
| University Name | Tribhuvan University (TU) – Institute of Medicine |
| Location | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| State / Region | Kathmandu, Bagmati Province |
| University Type | Government University |
| Affiliated University | Tribhuvan University (TU) |
| Established | 1959 |
| Course Duration | 5.5 Years (Including Internship) |
| Medium of Teaching | English |
| MBBS Seats / Year | 150 |
| Recognition | WHO, NMC India, Nepal Medical Council, Government of Nepal, FAIMER, UGC |
| Website | www.tu.edu.np |
| info@tu.edu.np | |
| Phone | +977-1-4331717 |
Always reconfirm current NMC recognition status directly with the university or our counsellors before applying.