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What we offer
Bachelor in Ethnomusicology (B.Mus)
The degree of Bachelor in Ethnomusicology (B.Mus) is awarded on successful completion of prescribed courses and project work spread over four academic years in eight semesters of full-time study.
Master in Ethnomusicology (M.Mus)
The degree of Master in Ethnomusicology (M.Mus) is awarded on successful completion of prescribed courses and project work spread over two academic years in four semesters of full-time study.
Non - Academic
These non-academic classes in performance training are taught twice weekly (excluding holidays), either individually or in small groups.
Latest Notice, News & Events
MA Thesis Defense
Date: 24th March 2025 Venue: Department of Music, Tripureshwor Time Sheet Presentation preparation – (9:30 – 9:45) am Candidate No 1: Raju Hyaunmikha Presentation Title: Māka Pyākhã of Bhaktapur – Change and Continuity of Stick Dance Presentation Questions Round Candidate No 2: Jivan Thapa Magar…
Book Release
Drumming in Bhaktapur: Music of the Newar People of Nepalby Gert-Matthias Wegner This groundbreaking publication provides unique information about one of the Himalayan region’s greatest and most diverse musical cultures: the numerous drumming traditions of Bhaktapur in the Kathmandu Valley are an important aspect of the…
New Release – Applied Ethnomusicology in Nepal
What are the implications of establishing a university department for ethnomusicology “in the field”? How does this affect not only the local music culture but also the development of ethnomusicology? What are the advantages/disadvantages of an ethnomusicology curriculum giving as much importance to practical training…