Pokhara University was established in 1996 as fifth University in the country under the government's policy of adopting a multi-university system in the country with aims to expand the access to higher education. The Prime Minister is the Chancellor of the University and the Pro-Chancellor is the Minister for Education. The Vice Chancellor is the principal administrator of the university. The central office of the university is located in Pokhara, Kaski district, Western Development Region. Pokhara University aims to:
Increase private participation in higher education
Improve the quality of education
Expand the opportunity of higher education in the country
Supply skilled human resources necessary for national development
