Gandaki College of Engineering and Science (GCES) is a tertiary education facility in the beautiful city of Pokhara. It was founded in 1998 and officially inaugurated in 1999. The college runs under the non-profitable “Gandaki Public Education Trust”, and is affiliated to Pokhara University, located in the premises of Gandaki Boarding School (GBS), Lamachaur, Pokhara.  

Currently the college offers bachelor's Engineering program in Software Engineering (B.E. Software) and Computer Engineering (B.E. Computer), and Master's of Science in Information System Engineering (M.Sc. ISE).  The college is a non-profitable institution owned by the Ministry of Education, Nepal and is managed by the “Gandaki Public Education Trust”.  

GCES has always been driven by the mission of becoming an international center of academic excellence with its motto "Knowledge, Character, and Service". 

Our programs prepare students for different areas in the field of Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, and specialized field of Information Systems Engineering.  They not only prepare students to excel in their subject matters, but open wide domain of ideas and knowledge, values, and research skills as well.  

A unique feature of our academic programs is the focus in projects and practical along with sound theoretical background. Students utilizing this opportunity are exceptionally well prepared for industry jobs, imparting entrepreneurial and research skills. GCES is refining engineering education via the integration of methods, research projects and creative learning. 

Vision

To become a centre of excellence and a resource centre which contributes the nation through excellence in Scientific and Technical education, knowledge creation and research.

Mission

• To improve the well-being of economically and socially disadvantaged people in the society by creating and advancing knowledge to our students and professionals.

• To provide quality education in information and communication technology that encourages students to compete successfully in the technology field.

• To cultivate an atmosphere of intellectual discipline that encourages and facilitates both students and faculty with some scholarships to the students, and hence prepare engineering professionals with knowledge, values, and skills which will enable them to make a significant contribution to the country.

• We seek to fulfill its mission with a deep concern for socially and economically disadvantaged members of its community.