Kathmandu University (KU) is an autonomous, not-for-profit, self-funding public institution established by an Act of Parliament in December 1991. It is an institution of higher learning dedicated to maintaining the standard of academic excellence in various classical and professional disciplines. The mission statement of the University is âto provide quality education for leadershipâ. The vision is âto become a world-class university devoted to bringing knowledge and technology to the service of mankindâ.