Khwopa is the historic name of the ancient town Bhaktapur. The college has taken its name from its ancient and management name Khwopa. Khwopa college (KC), named as such, is only one community based service oriented college in this town. The local government, Bhaktapur Municipality, has governed it since its establishment in 2001 AD.

Practicable and quality proven education in affordable fee is its academic policy. This glorious institution has been committed with its specific mission: "Committed for People and professionalism" to extend the facility of education as one of the basic needs. The college provides a wide range of exemplary career-oriented undergraduate and graduate degree programs for a growing and diverse student population. It delivers these programs at locations and times convenient to students and at an affordable price. A highly qualified full-time faculty works closely with part-time faculty drawn from the workplace to ensure that the college's programs prepare students to begin or continue their career, improve their competitiveness in the job market, and engage in lifelong learning.

KC will distinguish itself as an open-access educational institution by building exemplary and innovative academic programs and student-centered services while anticipating the career and personal needs of those it serves. This is the reason why we are always conscious of what we can offer to the students for the betterment of their career. To ensure its goals, the college has provided various facilities like well-equipped libraries, modern laboratories, well furnished classrooms and access to extra co-curricular activities .Good canteen, college bus and sorts facility on the one hand, and latest methodologies with modern teaching/learning equipments on the other, are the focus of our administration. Moreover , the communal effort  of the faculties of various sectors ,visiting professors ,medalists , professionals and academicians , has enhanced us to create a 'Center of Academic Excellence '  Bhaktapur , in general and KC , in particular.