Stakeholders Urge Reforms to Retain Students and Attract International Enrollment in Nepal
Summary
Stakeholders in Nepal emphasize reforms to retain Nepali students for undergraduate studies and attract international enrollments, with universities urged to enhance programs and facilities to meet global standards.
Key Points
- Stakeholders emphasize the need to create an environment that encourages Nepali students to study in Nepal for undergraduate education.
- Purbanchal University plans to launch a new MBBS program to attract students from neighboring countries like India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
- Experts recommend focusing on unique curricula such as climate change to attract students, highlighting challenges in competing globally in IT and AI education.
- Concerns were raised about the Ministry of Education's lack of information on international rankings and the need for it to actively work to elevate Nepal's education sector.
