Kathmandu is the educational center of Nepal, drawing students from across the country for higher secondary and tertiary education. The city hosts some of the nation's oldest and most prestigious institutions.
* **Tribhuvan University (TU):** Located in nearby Kirtipur (within the Kathmandu Valley), it is Nepal's oldest and largest public university, with numerous constituent campuses inside Kathmandu city. * **Durbar High School:** Established in 1854, it is the oldest modern school in Nepal, originally built for the ruling elite but now a public institution. * **St. Xavier's College:** A highly prestigious private Catholic institution known for its rigorous science, management, and humanities programs. * **Budhanilkantha School:** A premier public boarding school located at the northern edge of the city, renowned for producing many of the country's national leaders and professionals. * **Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM):** While the main KU campus is in Dhulikhel, its management school is based in Kathmandu, offering top-tier business degrees. * **Nepal National Library:** Though heavily damaged in the 2015 earthquake, efforts are ongoing to digitize and restore its vast collection of historical texts and manuscripts.