[1][2][3] Its central office is located in Pokhara, Kaski District, Gandaki Province.

Along with Purbanchal University, PU was formed as part of a government initiative to improve access to higher education.

It also operates an academic complex in Seven Lake City, Lekhnath, surrounded by several peaks of the Himalayan mountain range.

Pokhara University has four constituent schools where Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degree programs are offered.

Graduates from either government or non-government schools or colleges are eligible to apply for scholarships and other financial support.