Nepal Aims to Host 10,000 International Students by 2029

Nepal's universities are starting a first-of-its-kind initiative to bring 10,000 foreign students to the country in the next few years. 

This is a collective effort of institutions to increase Nepal's global education image in a time of high outbound student mobility.

What is the Goal of this Initiative?

Nepal's universities are coming together for a bold goal of 10,000 international students in three years in a novel endeavor. 

The plan is led and supervised by businessmen, such as Bikalp Raj Pokhrel, co-founder of a prominent education organisation, who are committed to achieving faster growth through policy reforms.

Almost 1 in 4 students in Nepal (around 100,000 learners) are abroad learning, mostly in countries like Australia, UK, and US, with more than half of the population in Nepal being under 25 years of age, and a median age of 25.3 years, the country experiences domestic enrollment gaps.

Why is Nepal the Best Choice for this Initiative?

Nepal has the advantage of being an affordable country, with a high visa-approval rate and opportunities for emerging transnational education (TNE) in areas such as IT, engineering, business, hospitality, and postgraduate studies. 

Student friendly due to the availability of free study visas for internationals and potential branch campuses through FDI.

Young population and increasing demand for quality tertiary education has placed Nepal on the stage of diversification and virtual model for sustainability.

How Is it Beneficial for Students?

International students get low-cost opportunities, scholarships, and experience of a rich and varied South Asian culture. Peers from around the world add value to campuses, prevent brain drains and enhance programs in Nepal.

Learners who are interested in studying healthcare, applied sciences and so forth can have access to them with ease when compared to the costlier destinations, from India or the neighboring countries.

With supportive reforms, Nepal can be a study hotspot, comparable with other players in the region. The students are recommended to visit the websites of the universities for programs and updates on visas for an early grab.