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Tribhuvan University (TU) is the first national institution of higher education in Nepal. It was established in 1959 A.D. The Central Administrative Office and the Central Campus of the university are located on the north eastern facade of Kirtipur, an ancient and small town located five kilometers away from Kathmandu city centre. There are 38 central departments and 4 research centres in TU, and out of them 31 departments and 3 research centres are located at Kirtipur. The university at Kirtipur is spread over an area of 154.77 hectares (3042-5-2 ropanis). 

After the second democratic movement of 2006, the Prime Minister of Nepal is the ceremonial chief, the Chancellor of the University, whereas the Minister of Education is the Pro-Chancellor. The Vice Chancellor is the Chief Executive of the university. He is assisted by the Rector in academic programmes and the Registrar in financial management and general administration. 

Tribhuvan University is a non-profit making autonomous institution funded by the Government of Nepal. On January 8, 2013, the government of Nepal has principally agreed to declare Tribhuvan University as the Central University. 

Main objectives of TU 

The university was established with the following objectives: 

To prepare capable human resources required for the overall development of Nepal 

To impart standard higher education 

To protect and develop national culture and tradition 

To involve in extensive, empirical and timely creation of knowledge and research in the fields of arts, science, technology and vocation 

TU Senate 

It is the supreme decision-making body on policies, budget, and rules and regulations for running the university. It consists of 52 members. 

Councils of TU 

There are 4 councils constituted as major decision-making bodies of the university. 

Executive Council 

Executing the decisions of the University Assembly, making decisions on grants, giving affiliation to private campuses, and appointing the university officials are its major functions. It consists of 7 members. 

Academic Council 

The academic council makes decisions on educational policies and practices regarding curricula, teaching, examinations and research and comprises of 50 members. 

Research Coordination Council 

It formulates policies on TU research activities, approves guidelines for researchers and coordinates the functions of university level research organizations. The Research Division is the secretariat of the council. The council consist of 27 members. 

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