Kathmandu University KU and AIT launch double degrees programs

Kathmandu Universty (KU), Nepal plans to launch a two stage Master's program in mechatronics, energy and computer engineering, in partnership with the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). This was finalized in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by KU with AIT on 30 March 2011.

Dr. Bim Prasad Shrestha (left), Sumana Shrestha and Prof. Said Irandoust (right)

Source: AIT News @ http://www.ait.ac.th/news-and-events/2011/news/kathmandu-university-to-launch-double-degrees-programs-with-ait/ 

The MoU was signed by Prof. Said Irandoust, President, AIT and Prof. Suresh Raj Sharma, Vice Chancellor, KU. AIT would also facilitate KU graduate students to visit AIT for part of their coursework and research. AIT graduate students will be offered internship and teaching experience at KU. Presenting the MoU to the AIT President, Dr. Bim Prasad Shrestha, Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, KU, hoped that this MoU would capitalize on the continued goodwill between the institutions.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at KU will be the implementing and coordinating unit for the MoU. Dr. Shrestha also held discussions with faculty members and coordinators of AIT's School of Engineering and Technology (SET) and School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD) to discuss the two stage Master's program in mechatronics, computer engineering, hydropower and energy.

Dr. Pritam Krishna Shrestha, Head, External Relations and Communications Office (ERCO); Mr. Karma Rana, Institute Secretary; Mr. Voravate Chonlasin, Head, Public Sector Capacity Building, AIT Extension; and Ms. Sumana Shrestha, Program Officer, ERCO attended the meeting.


From left to right : Mr. Karma Rana, Dr. Bim Prasad Shrestha, Dr. Pritam Krishna Shrestha, Prof. Said Irandoust, Mr. Voravate Chonlasin and Ms. Sumana Shrestha.