The education system in Nepal mirrors that of India. Both the countries are based on the old system of education inherited from the British. The year 1951 is known for the birth of democracy in India, and education began to see rapid growth since that time in the country. From having just 10,000 students across 300 schools in 1951, the number grew to 49,000 schools by the 2010s. And, the literacy rate is steadily climbing higher with tertiary education also being available across the country. Nevertheless, there is an increasing demand for international education in Nepal.
International education in Nepal
There are two facets to international education in Nepal – foreign students who come from outside the country to study in Nepal and Nepali students who leave the country to seek education abroad. There are several public universities in the country where foreigners are able to gain decent quality education in Nepal. Usually, there is an admission interview, students need to go through. There are engineering, medical and other private and public colleges for foreign students to choose from when seeking to study internationally in Nepal.
The other side of international education in Nepal
The flip side in this equation is Nepali students who go abroad to complete their higher education. This phenomenon has been growing through the years, with the U.S. being one of the top destinations for international education in Nepal. Further, Germany, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada are amongst the most popular destinations for international education for Nepali students.
Why do Nepali students pursue international education?
- Due to much better options available for high-quality tertiary education, many Nepali students take the route of attaining an education abroad. Although there are many colleges in the country, a lot of Nepali students prefer to leave the country to gain a university education.
- The reasons for this are varied, and one of them being a certain level of prestige associated with international education in Nepal. Also, peer pressure plays a part in students’ decisions. Another reason is students’ wish to return to the country with better prospects of work, while some also follow the path of earning while studying internationally.
- Another reason is that certain courses take much longer to complete under Nepali universities. Nepali students have realized that their desired programmes can be completed in a shorter time-frame if they opt for international education.
- Some students also go down the path of international education in an effort to experience other cultures and better placement opportunities after higher education as currently post-education placements are not offered by Nepali universities.
Experience Indian culture at Sharda University
India is one of the top destinations of international education in Nepal. They make up nearly 30% of foreign students in India. For students from Nepal seeking a high-quality education, Sharda University is a great choice. The university is situated in the Greater Noida area of NCR, just outside of Delhi. There is a vast number of varied programmes taught at Sharda University by outstanding faculty members.
