Faculty of Education

The Faculty of Education (FOE) was established as the College of Education in 1956, prior to the founding of Tribhuvan University (TU) in 1959. It was created to institutionalize teacher education programs in Nepal and remains the largest faculty of TU in terms of student enrollment and affiliated campuses. With 26 constituent campuses and 544 affiliated colleges running teacher education programs nationwide, FOE maintains the country’s most extensive network in this field. Since its inception, FOE has contributed significantly by producing and supplying human resources for schools and the broader educational sector. It offers diverse programs across subject areas, including social studies, science, and information and communication technology (ICT) education.

FOE currently offers programs at multiple levels: Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Master of Education (M.Ed.), Master of Social Studies Education (MSSEd), Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in education. The bachelor’s and master’s programs integrate academic content with professional courses, though greater emphasis has traditionally been placed on theoretical foundations. In response to evolving demands, FOE is committed to enhancing program quality by strengthening pedagogical and professional competence through interactive teaching methods, instructional planning, material development, classroom management, and evaluation. Practice teaching and practicum components are being made more rigorous to ensure graduates possess strong practical skills.

The primary goal of FOE is to produce trained teachers, teacher educators, educational researchers, planners, managers, and curriculum designers required by the nation. The main objectives of FOE are to:

- Prepare trained teachers for schools in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.

- Produce teacher educators, education specialists, managers, and administrators.

- Develop high-level human resources in education through M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs.

- Conduct research to improve the overall education system and teacher education in particular.

- Contribute to the growth and development of the national education sector.

- Provide expert professional and technical consultancy to organizations and individuals in education.

- Support the Ministry of Education in policy formulation, program planning, implementation, and evaluation.

- Serve as a national forum for debates and discussions on critical educational issues.

- Share and disseminate educational research and innovations through linkages with national and international organizations.

FOE offers the following academic and professional programs:

- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)

- Master of Education (M.Ed.) (four semesters)

- Master of Social Studies Education (MSSEd) (six semesters)

- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) (annual)

- Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology Education (BICTE) (eight semesters)

- Master of Education in Science Education (open and distance learning/ODL) (three semesters)

- Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (three semesters)

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