Institutionalization of Research Center (RC) is an established mechanism for organizing interdisciplinary scientific work in universities. Kathmandu University (KU), in line with its vision and mission, places strong emphasis on research as an integral ingredient of national development, international scientific advancement, and excellence in teaching and training. With the ever-increasing importance of research to the country and the world, KU aims to establish research centers to conduct organized research and raise the institutional reputation. RCs at KU conduct basic and applied research. They also coordinate research on a common problem carried out by scholars from different departments.

Multi-disciplinary Centers

• Nepal Technology Innovation Centre (NTIC)

Centers in different Schools

• Arts
  • Disability Research Center
  • Center for Buddhist Studies
  • Confucius Institute at KU
  • Himalayan Centre for Asian Studies (HiCAS)
  • Nepal Centre for contemporary studies (KU-NCCS)
• Engineering
  • Technical Training Center
  • Center for Electric Power Engineering (CEPE)
  • Centre for Electricity Trade Research and Facilitation (CETRF)
  • Turbine Testing Lab (TTL)
• Management
  • Enterprise and Management Development Center
  • KUSOM Policy Lab
• Education
  • QAA
  • Research and innovation center (RIC)
  • Internal Quality Assurance Cell ( IQAC)
  • Continuing and professional Education (CPEP)
  • Writing and Communication Center (WCC) 
•  Science
  • Aquatic Ecology Center
  • KOICA Laboratory for Organic Farming
  • NPL-KU Bioequivalence and Bioavailability Centre
  • Shimadzu-KU Education Centre for Pharmacy
  • Himalayan Cryosphere, Climate and Disaster Research Center (HiCCDRC)
  • Plasma-Physics Lab