Pulchowk Campus

Central Campus
Affiliated Tribhuvan University
Wing of Institute of Engineering
Established 1972

Central Campus commonly renowned as Pulchowk Engineering Campus (Nepali:पुल्चोक क्याम्पस / केन्द्रीय क्याम्पस )is one of the four constituent campuses of the Tribhuvan University, Institute of Engineering in Nepal. This is central campus of Institute of Engineering in the heart of Lalitpur city. This campus offers Bachelor’s course, Master’s courses and Doctoral programmes. The campus, well equipped with laboratories and with great strength of faculties and staffs, has become the centre of excellence of engineering education in Nepal. Every year IOE conducts an entrance examination for Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degrees. Students from all over Nepal who wish to study engineering appear for this exam and only the students in merit basis get the chance to study on the Pulchowk Campus. Campus' official website is https://www.pcampus.edu.np/

History

History of engineering education in Nepal can be traced since 1942, when Technical Training School was established. Engineering section of the school offered only trades and civil sub-overseers programs. In 1959, Nepal Engineering Institute, with the assistance of the government of India, started offering civil overseer courses leading to Diploma in Civil Engineering. The Technical Training Institute established in 1965, with the assistance from the Government of Federal Republic of Germany, offered technician courses in General courses in General Mechanics, Auto Mechanics, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Drafting.

In 1972, the Nepal Engineering Institute at Pulchowk and the Technical Training Institute at Thapathali were brought together under the umbrella of the Tribhuvan University to constitute the Institute of Engineering and the Nepal Engineering Institute and the Technical Training Institute were renamed as Pulchowk Campus and Thapathali Campus respectively.

Since then, the Institute of Engineering has expanded considerably. The technician programs in Electrical, Electronics, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Engineering were started in the Pulchowk Campus, with the assistance from UNDP/ILO. The Architecture Technician program was started by the IOE in its own effort. With the assistance of the World Bank and UK, later, the existing technician level courses were strengthened and Bachelor's Degree level course in Civil Engineering was started.Similarly, with the assistance of the World Bank, the Swiss Government, and the Canadian Government, Bachelor Degree level courses in the Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical engineering and Architecture were started in the Pulchowk Campus. From academic year 1998/99 IOE has started Bachelor's Degree program in Computer Engineering. In 1996 Pulchowk Campus, with support from the Norwegian Government, has started M.Sc. Courses in Urban Planning, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Water Resources Engineering Pulchowk Campus has also started M.Sc. courses in Renewable energy and Geothermal Engineering, Information and communication and Power systems Engineering effective from December, 2001. The diploma level programs at the Pulchowk Campus have been transferred to other three IOE campuses.

Academic programmes

Undergraduate programmes

Bachelor of Electronics and Communication Engineering(48 Seats)

The Electronics and Communication Engineering program of Pulchowk Engineering Campus is a four-year, eight semester program. Electronics and Communication Engineers are responsible to apply techniques and skills to analyze and design complex electronics and communication systems. Electronics is at the heart of the new industrial revolution. Recent innovations in the field of electronics and communication have led to rapid growth in areas such as mobile communications, high-quality audio, digital cameras, multimedia, and Internet.

The department provides practical education and is equipped with electronic measuring and testing equipment, and a network of high-speed computers. The Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering offers a four year undergraduate program in Electronics Engineering and Computer Engineering. It has offered a master's degree courses in Information and Communications Engineering as well as Computer Systems and Knowledge Engineering. The Bachelor's level students of electronics and computer engineering along with Electrical Engineering organize Locus - a national level technology festival annually.

Career Prospects: Electronics and Communication Engineers make technical contributions to design, development, and manufacturing or assembly of electronics and communication devices. Qualified engineers have further opportunities in the universities and research centers or option for higher education. Electronics and Communication Engineers can work in any of the areas suggested for: • Electronics devices manufacturing industries • Telecommunication companies • Internet service providing companies • Hospitals and Medicine • Civil Aviation • Industries • Hydropower

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (192 Seats)

The Civil Department is the oldest department on Pulchowk Campus, and is the largest department by number of students and faculty members. The Labs have been used to test civil engineering materials of projects and companies in Nepal. The Civil Engineering is a four-year, eight semester program. Civil engineering is a professional discipline that deals with the planning, design, construction and maintenance of physical and natural environments. It involves construction and maintenance works of physical infrastructures, bridges, roads, canals, dams, buildings, urban planning etc. Civil Engineering is constantly evolving with the advent of technology and new materials. It has led to significant improvements in the understanding of how structures behave and economy varies in construction. Civil engineering is the second-oldest engineering discipline after military engineering, and it is defined to distinguish non-military engineering from military engineering. It is traditionally broken into several sub-disciplines including architectural engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, control engineering, structural engineering, earthquake engineering, transportation engineering, forensic engineering, municipal or urban engineering, water resources engineering, materials engineering, offshore engineering, aerospace engineering, quantity surveying, coastal engineering, construction surveying, and construction engineering. Civil engineering takes place in the public sector from municipal through to national governments, and in the private sector from individual homeowners through to international companies.

Career Prospects

Civil Engineers are responsible for the planning, designing, construction and maintenance of infrastructures like roads, bridges, tunnels, houses, offices, shopping and residential complexes, water and sanitation systems and others. They excel in engineering practice in the public and private sectors in the technical areas of environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources engineering. Graduates are fully prepared to enter professional practice or pursue advanced degrees. Civil engineer can work in any of the areas suggested for: • Design and development firms • Government/Non-Government agencies and their contractors • Engineering consultancies, specializing in private, residential, commercial and industrial buildings • Developments, water and flood management, road infrastructure or project management

Bachelor of Computer Engineering (48 Seats)

The Computer Engineering is a four-year, eight semester program. Computer Engineers design and develop the application of computer systems. Majority of computers are used as components within other systems such as audio-visual players, the engine management systems, aircraft navigation systems, and automatic control systems.This programme is intended to produce skilled, qualified human resource that works for software development, network design and implementation, hardware and software trouble shooting, network security policies, etc. It has offered a master's degree courses in Information and Communications Engineering as well as Computer Systems and Knowledge Engineering. The Bachelor's level students of electronics and computer engineering along with Electrical Engineering organize Locus - a national level technology festival annually.

Career Prospects

Computer engineers are in high demand in different industries including software, hardware, and electronics. Computer engineer can work in any of the positions: • Systems Analyst • Software Engineer • System Administrator • Network Administrator/Manager • Database Administrator/Manager • Web Developer/Administrator/Manager • Telecommunication Engineer • Computer & Information System Manager

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (48 Seats)

Mechanical engineering, the broadest of all Engineering disciplines deals with design and production of tools, machines and all other mechanical equipment to be used in industries. The industry offers a wide choice of options extending across many interdisciplinary interdependent specialties. Mechanical engineering is concerned with all types of machinery in industries and all aspects of their mechanism and functioning; the design, development, construction, production, installation, operation and maintenance; such as large steam and gas turbines, components of thermal power stations, internal combustion engines, jet engines, machine tools, air conditioning and heating machines, refrigerators etc. to name a few. They not only design and create new products, but also develop materials for them and ways of making them. Every year the ROBOT competition is organized by the institution in which the Mechanical department plays a role in designing the robot.

Career Prospects

Mechanical engineers use engineering principles to provide efficient solutions to the development of processes and products, ranging from small component designs to extremely large plant, machinery or vehicles. They can work on all stages of a product, from research and development to design and manufacture, through to installation and final commissioning. Most industries rely on mechanical systems and mechanical engineering is thought to be one of the most diverse of all engineering disciplines, with employment opportunities available in a wide range of sectors, such as the manufacturing, power, construction and medical industries. Mechanical engineers can also be involved in the management of people and resources, as well as the development and use of new materials and technologies.

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (48 Seats)

Electrical Engineering courses could only be taken at Pulchowk Campus until recently, when the private colleges have started providing the same. The department has a Power and Electrical machines lab. Most of the electrical engineering graduates are working in the Nepal Electricity Authority, the governmental organization involved in power generation, transmission and distribution. The department offers an MS in Power Systems. Graduates have been involved in research in universities worldwide while pursuing their MS and PhD programs.

Career Prospects

Some electrical engineers focus in the study of electronic devices and circuits that are the basic building blocks of complex electronic systems. Others study power and the generation, transmission, and utilization of electrical energy. A large group of electrical engineers studies the application of these complex systems to other areas, including medicine, biology, geology, and ecology. Still another controls, telecommunications, wireless communications, and signal processing.

Bachelor in Architecture (48 Seats)

Architecture is the blend of art and Science in designing Physical structures that shape the environment in which we live, using creativity and practical understanding of structures and materials do develop concept, plans, and specifications and detailed drawing of buildings. Architects may also be involved in project feasibility studies, heritage study, urban planning, interior design and landscape design. If you are interested in Creating things, expressing them visually and Art and designs you can succeed and enjoy in this career.

Career Options As an architect you may choose to go into general practice or specialize in commercial, historical building conservation, housing renovation, industrial or institutional developments anywhere in the world.

Postgraduate programmes 

  *   Master of Science (M.Sc) in Urban Planning  
  *   Master of Science (M.Sc) in Information & Communication Engineering  
  *   Master of Science (M.Sc) in Structural Engineering  
  *   Master of Science (M.Sc) in Power System Engineering  
  *   Master of Science (M.Sc) in Renewable Energy Engineering  
  *   Master of Science (M.Sc) in Water Resources Engineering  
  *   Master of Science (M.Sc) in Geo-Technical Engineering  
  *   Master of Science (M.Sc) in Transportation Engineering  
  *   Master of Science (M.Sc) in Disaster Risk Management  
  *   Master of Science (M.Sc) in Computer System and Knowledge Engineering  
  *   Master of Science (M.Sc) in Energy System Planning and Management  
  *   Master of Science (M.Sc) in Environmental Engineering  
  *   Master of Science (M.Sc) in Construction Management  
  *   Master of Science (M.Sc) in Technology and Innovation Management  
  *   Master of Science (M.Sc) in Climate change and Development  
  *   Master of Science (M.Sc) in Material Science

Website

www.pcampus.edu.np

See also