Founded in 1958, Tribhuvan University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized city of Kathmandu (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Central Region.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Nepal, Tribhuvan University (TU) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. Tribhuvan University (TU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 62 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 