KU vs IOE Pulchowk: Which has more ambitious peers for startups and higher studies?
I am accepted to ETH Zurich , TUMunich and University of Hong Kong which are one of the best universities of switzerland , Germany and China but since i did my schooling in sainik(hostel) , i don't want to leave my family which i am very anxious about and since my mom is always crying i decided to study in nepal and i am currently deciding between KU and ioe pulchowk of Computer Engineering, and I'd really appreciate insights from people who have studied at either university.
I don't want jobs after graduation. My long-term goal is to build startups, create businesses, and eventually become an entrepreneur. I also plan to pursue a master's at a top university abroad, so research, projects, and academic growth are just as important to me.
Because of that, the single biggest factor in my decision is the people I'll spend the next four years with.
I'm hoping to find classmates who:
- Think beyond getting a stable job.
- Build projects outside of class.
- Participate in hackathons and competitions.
- Are interested in startups, AI, innovation, or entrepreneurship.
- Aim for top graduate schools like MIT, Stanford, ETH Zurich, CMU, etc.
- Push each other to grow.
I know every university has a mix of students, but cultures are different. Some places naturally have more people who are driven, curious, and willing to take risks.
For those who have experience with KU, Pulchowk, or both:
- Which university has the stronger peer group for someone with these goals?
- Where did you find more startup-minded students?
- Which has a better culture of building things outside the curriculum?
- If you were starting over with the same goals, which university would you choose and why?
I'm not looking for answers based on rankings, prestige, salary packages, or placements. I'm only interested in the kind of people I'd be surrounded by every day, because I believe the people you spend four years with can have a huge impact on the rest of your life . Any help will be appreciated , thank you . Have a nice Day .