KU ranked 122nd in Global HE Higher Education ranking 2026
Summary
Kathmandu University has been ranked 122nd globally among 507 universities in the HE Higher Education Ranking 2026 for its strong operational capabilities and academic excellence.
Key Points
- Kathmandu University ranked 122nd out of 507 universities from 95 countries in the HE Higher Education Ranking 2026.
- The ranking is based on 136 indicators focusing on operational effectiveness in emerging universities across South Asia, South America, and Eastern Europe.
- KU showed strengths in resource and infrastructure management, academic transparency, and future-oriented planning.
- The ranking emphasizes policies, processes, accountability, inclusiveness, and other criteria defining university effectiveness.
