Kathmandu University

Centre for Buddhist Studies at Rangjung Yeshe Institute

Nepali Student Tuition Rates

Undergraduate 2018-2019
PER FALL/SPRING SEMESTER ONE TIME ONLY

Late
Application Fee
Program Cost per Credit Unit Exam Fee KU Registration Application Fee
Before 1st July
After 1st July

Bachelor of Arts NPR 1,670 NPR 3,000 NPR 15,000 NPR 500 NPR 1,000

Visiting Student NPR 1,670 NPR 3,000 NPR 15,000 NPR 500 NPR 1,000

Non-Degree NPR 845 N/A N/A NPR 500 NPR 1,000

Certificate Course in Buddhist Studies 2018/19

Late
Program Cost Application Fee Application Fee
1st Jan to 1st July
After 1st July

Certificate Course NPR 71,100 NPR 500 NPR 1,000

Graduate 2018-2019

PER FALL/SPRING SEMESTER ONE TIME ONLY

Late
Application Fee
Program Cost per Credit Unit Exam Fee KU Registration Application Fee
Before 1st March
After 1st March

MA
NPR 3,345 NPR 3,000 NPR 15,000 NPR 500 NPR 1,000
- Standard Rate

MA
NPR 2,435 NPR 3,000 NPR 15,000 NPR 500 NPR 1,000
- Graduate Rate*

MA Preparatory
NPR 1,670 NPR 3,000 NPR 15,000 NPR 500 NPR 1,000
Rate

*Special rates apply for graduates of RYI's BA program.

Program Cost per Year KU Registration

NPR 1,99,700 - Year 1

PhD NPR 15,000
NPR 99,750 - Year 2-3

Summer Program 2018 Translator Training

Late Program Cost with Scholarship

Application Fee
Program Cost Application Fee
Before 1st May
After 1st May
TTP NPR 6,40,000

Summer Program without home-stay NPR 23,410 NPR 500 NPR 1,000
Depending on nationality RYI has different rates for:
• SAARC
If you are a student from a SAARC country, the SAARC tuition rates apply to you.

• Nepali
If you are a local Nepali student, you qualify for the Nepali tuition rate.

• International
If you are not a Nepali or SAARC student, International tuition rates apply to you.

MA Program:
MA - Graduate Rate: Special rates apply for graduates of RYI's BA program

Summer Program:
Summer Continuing Education Rate: Enrolled for two consecutive semesters, on-campus at RYI with a minimum of

The Summer Program tuition is due in full two weeks after acceptance into the program. The Summer Program price
includes a welcome reception and farewell dinner, tuition, lunch at the Institute’s restaurant when classes are in session
and tours.
Colloquial Tibetan and Nepali Summer Intensives with home-stay option include accommodation and all meals.
Students who choose to opt out of the homestay program pay a reduced course fee. These students must arrange
for breakfast and dinner on their own.
The Tuition fee for the Buddhist Studies Intensive includes all expenses for the two-week retreat at the end of the course.

Additional Financial Policies

• Fall and Spring semester tuition is due in full by Friday before the start of the semester.

• Students from Nepal and any SAARC country must pay their tuition fees in Nepali Rupees. All other students must
pay their tuition fees in US Dollars.
Payments can be made in cash and by credit card (

• The Translator Training Program price includes: registration fees, tuition, visa fee, lunch at the RYI restaurant when
school is in session, two months with a Tibetan Homestay family as well as all course materials.

CBS/RYI wishes to emphasize that, while every effort is made to keep this information up to date, prices are subject to adjustment
in light of changes in regulations or policy.