Reply To: Colleges and fee structure for BSW in Nepal

[Suju Bhattarai]

The demand of Bachelor of Social Work program is increasing in both Nepal and abroad. It is because the job opportunities for the BSW graduates are rising with the rise in the number of INGO and NGOs in Nepal. Apart from this, few government agencies and private organization are also working for the upliftment of the life of the people residing in the country is also increasing. The degree helps one to land in the entry-level positions in fields including family services, substance abuse, public health and child welfare. Some of the typical employers include media, academic sector, banks & corporate house, research & field work, consultancies and institutes, etc. Those interested to further their education have an option to join the Master of Social Work. Talking about the salary, grads with this degree get decent wages as the demand of educated and skilled social worker is rising.

About Bachelor of Social Work Program

Bachelor of Social Work is ideal for those willing to serve the human kind. To be more precise, if you love helping others solve social problems, contribute in keeping human right intact, social justice and development, this program is for you. The program equips students with the comprehensive understanding with social action, social research policy analysis, community development and interpersonal and group work.

It is a three years program comprising both class room learning, practical and field works. Generally students are projected to take ten hours of field work each week. The program covers subjects such as Concepts and Principles of Social Work, Mass Communication and Journalism, Sociology, Major English, Compulsory Nepali, Compulsory English, Sociology, Mass Communication and Journalism, Methods of Social Work, Integrated Social Work Practice, Field Work, Functional Pages, Field Work, Research Methods in Social Work and Social Welfare Administration.

List of College Offering BSW in TU
Triton International College, Tinkune, Kathmandu
Kathmandu Model College, Balkumari, Kathmandu
St. Xavier’s College, Maitighar, Kathmandu
Newton International College, Siphal, Kathmandu
Classic College International, Tilganga, Kathmandu
The Times International College, Dillibazar, Kathmandu
K & K International College, New Baneswor, Kathmandu
Adarsha Multiple Campus Janata, Biratnagar, Morang
Millenium International College, Chitwan
Bright Vision College, Lalitpur
Campion College, Kupondole, Lalitpur
Khwopa College, Bhaktapur
Nesfield International College, Lalitpur

Fee Structure: The tuition fee may vary depending upon the infrastructure and facilities provided by the colleges. However, it normally hover around 4 to 6 lakhs. To know more details you may contact the college administration or visit the official websites of the institutions offering BSW program.

Admission Requirements:
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidate should have completed the +2 in any stream through a recognized university
Candidate should have secured 45% marks in aggregate
Candidate should sit on the entrance test conducted by the college

Required Documents:
Complete and signed application form along with application charge
2 recent passport size photographs
Copy of academic documents
Copy of a character certificate
Provisional certificate