Nepal’s Agriculture and Forestry University Moves to Open Undergraduate Admissions for Foreign Students

Agriculture and Forestry University in Chitwan is preparing to welcome foreign students into its undergraduate programs, marking a notable step for one of Nepal’s key specialized universities.

According to the latest reporting, the university plans to open admissions this week for undergraduate study in agriculture, forestry, veterinary science, and fisheries, after finalizing policy decisions needed before applications are formally invited.

What the university is planning

The move is being led as part of a broader admissions push at the institution, with Planning Director Ramhari saying the university is in the final stage of internal preparation before announcing the intake process. The emphasis is on setting the policy framework first, then making the call for applications.

That approach suggests the university is not simply opening seats, but building a structured pathway for international enrollment in its core undergraduate offerings.

Why this matters

Agriculture and Forestry University, based in Rampur, Chitwan, is Nepal’s public university focused on agricultural and allied sciences. Opening its undergraduate programs to foreign students could expand its international reach and strengthen its profile in disciplines closely tied to food systems, animal health, environmental management, and rural development.

For prospective students abroad, the planned admissions could create access to a specialized academic environment centered on agriculture and natural resources, areas where Nepal has both academic and field-based strengths.

Programs expected to be included

The reported admissions plan covers four major undergraduate fields:

Agriculture

Forestry

Veterinary science

Fisheries

These programs reflect the university’s core academic identity and suggest that the first international intake will focus on the institution’s strongest technical disciplines.

What happens next

The university is expected to finalize remaining policy decisions before issuing the official application notice. Once that happens, foreign students will be able to apply under the newly prepared framework.

For now, the key development is clear: Agriculture and Forestry University is positioning itself for a more international student base, starting with its undergraduate level.