About the program…The Bachelor in Heritage Conservation (BHC) course is one of a kind; with heritage at its core, the course helps students gain numerous skills and delves into the “why” and “how” of preservation, exploring the diversity, and the impact of heritage on a civilization. Marking its debut as the first course on such a unique yet integral topic in not only Nepal but in all of Asia. BHC aims and aspires to act as a pioneer to create individuals with intellect as well as compassion for their heritage.

Nepal is a country with two cultural heritages listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List and fifteen sites in the UNESCO Nomination list. A nation well regarded for its richness in both tangible and intangible cultural heritage, a course of this nature does more than underscore the importance of preservation and protection. It establishes a framework for examining, documenting, and testing time-honored methods and traditions that have been passed down through generations.

The “Gorkha Earthquake” of 2015, caused significant damage to a number of monuments across Nepal. This aftermath clearly marked the lack of technical as well as heritage knowledge leading to poor-quality restoration projects and further deterioration of cultural heritage. For over three decades, RP Foundation has been actively involved in various aspects of heritage preservation and conservation. A significant shortage of skilled experts has hindered the proper preservation and protection of our cultural heritage. Thus the primary objective of the course is to bridge that very gap by raising awareness and advancing efforts to preserve, protect and conserve both tangible and intangible cultural heritage in Nepal.