Introduction

Universities in Nepal – Far Western University (FWU) central office of the university is located at Bhimdatta Municipality of Kanchanpur district Far West Province, Nepal, was established in 2010 by the Act of the Parliament as a government funded national university.  Prime academic institution in the country in terms of academic excellence, research-based education, community engagement and partnership is establishing main function of Far Western University. To gain recognition as a prime university committed to providing quality education, and enhancing research and innovation to meet the needs of society is main vision of University.

 The strategic location of the University Central Campus and its constituent campuses at the Far West Province gives an access to local people to higher education and provides an opportunity for the overall development of the region.

FWU has been fulfilling its responsibility of making higher education accessible to the people of this region through its constituent campuses in the nine districts of Far West Province. Adopting the principle of the “right to education and accessibility of higher education to deserving students,” Far Western University has been delivering diverse educational programs, both in undergraduate and graduate level, through six faculties including Humanities and Social Sciences, Education, Management, Science and Technology, Engineering, and Agriculture. The university follows a semester academic calendar. The undergraduate courses and graduate courses of the university are of four-year duration and two-year duration respectively. The university has started MPhil and PhD research degrees since February 2021.

Far Western University is engaged in introducing new curricula, revisiting pedagogy, strengthening the existing academic programs, diversifying bachelor’s degree programs and introducing course-based MPhil and PhD degrees.  To move forward in achieving academic excellence and becoming one of the best institutions in the nation, a comprehensive strategic document has been prepared to support the mission and vision of the university. Currently, Far Western University has a total of 1166 staff (965 teaching and 201 non- teaching) from different academic background and diverse geographical location. About 10097 students from different academic and socio-economic background and especially from the diverse geography of nine districts of Far Western region are studying in the various faculties at the Far Western University.The university has been planning to expand academic programs. It has also signed MoU with different national and international academic institutions, Universities, local and provincial governmental organizations and international research and development organizations.

Mission

Mission of University is to provide professional and scholarly environment by developing institutional structures and mechanisms that enable faculty, students and staff, devising academic programs that contribute towards the advancement of knowledge and thereby cultivating active citizenship through teaching, research, collaboration and community engagement.

CORE VALUES AND PRINCIPLES

1 Academic excellence: To provide the best possible education considering all aspects of students’ academic development by adopting dynamic method of teaching-learning environment.

2 Lifelong learning: To develop of impart positive attitude through continuous learning to act cautiously even in adverse situation.

3 Accountability: To encourage sense of responsibility on the processes and outcomes of every action.

4 Sustainability: To consider sustainability in all aspects of its operations including area about research and education.

5 Integrity: To develop the culture of trust, honesty and fairness in all actions and words.

6 Respect: To foster the culture of accepting differences in community cultures, values, beliefs and respecting individual rights and diversity while promoting humanity, unwavering exploration of novelty and unconditional commitment to truth and knowledge.

University’s Goals:

• • To provide quality education and equip students with knowledge, skills, positive attitude and values.

• • To create opportunities and support for research by enhancing the public engagement.

• • To ensure the financial and environmental sustainability of the University.