University of Nepal

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The University of Nepal (UoN) (Nepali) is a public university established by the University of Nepal Act 2024. According to the university, it plans to operate as a research focused institution with autonomy over its academic and administrative decisions. It became Nepal’s 14th university after presidential certification of the University of Nepal Act 2081 on Ashoj 23. The university's official mission statement says reducing the number of Nepali students studying abroad is one of its objectives. The Human Resource Management (HRM) of Nepal reports that its proposal includes a governance model intended to limit political involvement. In addition, the university's proposal describes plans to establish itself as a institution for education and research with both national and international academic engagement. Additionally, UoN will be run by an independent Board of Trustees who will be responsible for appointing senior leadership positions (such as selecting its own vice-chancellor). The main administrative headquarters of the university will be set outside the Kathmandu Valley.

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