The education system in Nepal is very traditional one. Nepal followed the traditional three-tier sixteen-year education system, allocating ten years to school education, four years of college-level studies – two years each for intermediate and bachelor program, and two to the Master's program at the university. Nepali students are facing the comparative disadvantage in their academic and professional career advancement not to mention in the regional or international fields even in their home country. Most of the Nepalese student wants to try for abroad studies. Most of them try for abroad studies after completing +2 and some after graduation.
In an increasingly globalized world economy, the mantra for success includes special skills and qualities such as creativity, efficacy, innovation, efficiency. Universities, colleges, and schools in the Bangladesh offer a vibrant, creative and challenging environment which gives an opportunity to the students for developing their potential. With its almost enviable reputation for excellence in education, the Bangladesh has been host to an increasing number of international students each year. British educational qualifications have long been respected and valued throughout the world.
Most of the students go the USA and Australia for further studies and these two countries are always the top priority among all the foreign students. Due to constant strikes, political unrest, and an insecure future in Nepal, study abroad has been the best option for students who want to study in foreign universities with a world class education. As a result of existing problems in Nepal such as educational institutions only being concentrated in the capital and the lack of universities offering various majors thousands of youths fled abroad in search of better education and earnings. Hundreds of educational consultancies in Nepal have helped the students to achieve their dreams. Here are the 10 most popular destinations for Nepalese students to seek better higher education.
10. Philippines
The Philippines has one of the best education systems in Asia. It is one of the best places for students to study completely in English, at affordable prices and high quality. The education system is just so fantastic that Philippines has sent hundreds of doctors and engineers to work in USA, UK, Middle east etc along with other professionals.
As the world’s 3rd largest English-speaking nation, the Philippines provides huge knowledge resources, up-to-date instruction, and a multicultural learning atmosphere with its 93.9% literacy rate. It is home to a number of ISO-certified universities and 275 higher educational institutions identified as Centers of Excellence and Centers of Development. There are also several international schools in the Philippines which are on American, British, German, Chinese, French, and Japanese educational tracks.
9. Finland
Though not as popular as Australia or US or UK, Finland is a good destination for students who want to go abroad for higher education. The Finnish degree is recognized worldwide and according to Maijastiina Korkeamäki, Consular Officer at the Embassy of Finland, IT, Environment Science, Business Management, Nursing and Engineering are the subjects that Nepalese students mostly opt to study in Finland. The quality of education is high in Finland and the higher education institutions there provide over 340-degree programs at Bachelor’s, Masters and Doctorate levels. The tuition fee is free in most of the programs but there are some Master’s programs which may charge fees.
8. Germany
While the United States, Australia, India, and Japan are the most popular destinations for Nepalese students going abroad, education opportunities in Germany are emerging as a popular choice for their unique feature that every level of education is free. The majority of German universities provide courses free of cost as all the academic institutions are state-funded. Though there are some universities and colleges that charge fees, they are far lower when compared to many other countries. International students who want to pursue their higher education in Germany have to learn the German language. Basically, one has to take about six months to one year of language course before getting admitted to universities.
7. Bangladesh
6. China
China has become one of the most popular destinations for Nepalese students because of its long history, exciting culture, industrial development, and low cost of higher education. China’s schools are growing at a rapid pace. The government is giving large amounts of funding to higher education in an effort to make China into a scientific and academic world leader. Public schools have competitive engineering, business, management and medicine programs. Chinese language programs in China are, of course, second-to-none.
5. UK
British education has always attracted high caliber students of different nationalities and backgrounds, and today builds on hundreds of years of experience in providing quality education to international students. To ensure that the quality is maintained, UK has implemented unrivaled quality assurance and academic audit systems. The UK has long been a popular destination for Nepalese students. With more than 150 institutes of higher education to choose from, all equipped with extensive facilities, UK is able to offer a broad spectrum of subjects from the highly academic to the purely practical in anything from architecture to zoology. Most universities and colleges provide accommodation on or near to their campus. University apartments, residential colleges, and halls of residence are generally available. International students often enjoy staying at the halls of residence as they have an opportunity to mix with many other students on a full-time basis. This is also one of the cheapest options for accommodation. Meals and some cleaning services are usually provided.
4. India
India has been one of the most preferred education destinations for Nepalese students for a long time. Apart from its proximity to Nepal and affordable tuition fees, the fact that the two countries share a similar culture makes parents feel that it is a secure destination for their children’s higher education. There has been enormous progress in the Indian education system in the last few decades. It has managed to establish itself as a leading education hub in Asia as India has made huge investments in research, laying emphasis on an educated workforce with a commitment to lifelong learning. A world-class education system, with strong government monitoring, makes for a popular destination for Nepalese students pursuing higher education.
3. USA
The USA has the world’s largest international student population, with nearly 600,000 students choosing to broaden their education and life experience in the United States. Nearly 4% of all students enrolled in higher-level education are international students, and the numbers are growing. From the mid-1950’s, when international student enrollment was only just reaching 35,000, international education in the USA has come a long way.
Distinguished programs at over thousands of colleges, universities, and institutes provide both undergraduate and graduate students with choices in more than 900 fields of study. A close relationship between research and education has brought a number of U.S. institutions to the forefront of research and technological development. The success of U.S. higher education relies on the use of cutting-edge technology and top learning facilities, excellent teaching, coupled with personalized study programs and individual attention.
2. Japan
In recent past, Japan has become one of the most popular study abroad destinations for Nepalese students, thanks to hundreds of scholarships offered by Japan government and Japanese universities. Japan’s success in modernizing the country and its advancement in science and technology in a short time are luring international students for higher studies. All students eyeing admissions in Japanese colleges/universities have to get through Japanese language training. The language course is determined according to the capacity of students, ranging from 12 to 24 months.
1. Australia
With the third largest international student enrollment, behind only the US and the UK, Australia is among the top destinations for Nepalese students who are looking for a more comprehensive and cosmopolitan exposure in their educational experience. The number of Nepalese students flying to Australia soared between 2007 and 2009 after the country liberalized visa regulations. However, the numbers fell remarkably after the Australian government adopted stringent policies while granting student visas. The introduction of a more streamlined visa policy from March 2012 has led to a rise in figures yet again.
In the last few decades, Australian education has flourished with many respectable institutions adopting cutting-edge curricula. International students will find a number of universities that offer courses at every level in every imaginable field—whether it be medical, technical, management or related to the arts. There are 42 universities in Australia, including two that are private, and students can apply to the hundreds of colleges affiliated to them. Students going to Australia have the luxury of enrolling in flexible courses at the choice of their institution. Universities under Group 8 are renowned for their academic excellence. These include the Australian National University, Melbourne University, Sydney University, University of Queensland, University of New South Wales, Monash University, University of Western Australia and Adelaide University.
Data Sources: Ministry of Education, Nepal
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