Lumbini Buddhist University

Lumbini Buddhist University (Nepali: लुम्बिनी बौद्ध विश्वविद्यालय) is a tertiary educational institution in Lumbini, Nepal, the birthplace of the Buddha. The idea for the university was conceived at the First World Buddhist Summit held in Lumbini in 1998, and it was officially formed on 17 June 2004. The Lumbini Buddhist University Act promulgated on 10 November 2006^[2] confirmed its legal status as well as setting out that the university would receive financial assistance from the government of Nepal.^[3]

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LBU

MottoBuddhist religion, philosophy, literature and culture.

TypePublic university

Established17 June 2004; 22 years ago (2004-06-17)

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Lumbini Buddhist University

लुम्बिनी बौद्ध विश्वविद्यालय
Other name	LBU
Motto	Buddhist religion, philosophy, literature and culture.
Type	Public university
Established	17 June 2004; 22 years ago (2004-06-17)
Budget	Rs. 495.9 million (USD $3.33 million)[1] (2025–26)
Chancellor	Prime Minister of Nepal
Vice-Chancellor	Vacant
Academic staff	218 (~178 teaching staff 40 administrative and support personnel)
Students	2050
Location	Lumbini Sanskritik , Lumbini , Nepal 27.49°N 83.28°E / 27.49; 83.28
Campus	382.44 acres (154.77 ha) Midsize city
Website	lbu.edu.np

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It will offer a four years course for a Bachelor in Buddhism, as well as MA and PhD courses.^[4]