Crown Institute
Crown Institute
BIT Dual Degree Programme

Kathmandu University & Crown Institute of Higher Education

Bachelor of Information Technology

In partnership with Kathmandu University and Crown Institute of Higher Education (CIHE), the BIT Dual Degree Programme equips students with practical and theoretical knowledge in information technology, software development and digital innovation. Students study the first phase in Nepal and complete the programme in Australia, graduating with a dual award.

30 students per intake

Why choose the BIT Dual Degree Programme

Dual Award

One programme, two recognised qualifications on graduation.

Study in Two Countries

Phase one in Kathmandu, phase two in Sydney.

Small Intakes

30 students per intake, so teaching stays close and personal.

Industry-Aligned Curriculum

Built around the skills employers in both markets are hiring for.

Cost-Effective Pathway

Lower total cost than studying the full degree abroad.

Guided Transition

Support with credit transfer, visas and settling in Australia.

Your journey through the dual degree

Years 1-2 at Kathmandu University

Years 1-2 · Nepal

Kathmandu University

Foundation and core IT coursework delivered in Kathmandu, building the programming, systems and mathematics base the Australian phase assumes.

  • Programming fundamentals and data structures
  • Database systems
  • Computer networks
  • Mathematics for computing
  • Academic English and communication

Years 3-4 · Sydney, Australia

Crown Institute of Higher Education (CIHE)

Advanced specialisation, industry projects and the capstone, completed in Sydney with access to the Australian technology job market.

  • Advanced software engineering
  • Cloud and cybersecurity electives
  • Industry placement
  • Capstone project
  • Career and graduate pathway support

Alternative pathways

Students who choose not to travel may complete an equivalent qualification in Nepal, with credit recognition, and articulate into the Australian phase at a later intake.

Curriculum and admissions

Review the detailed course structure, admission requirements, and scholarship opportunities in our program brochure.