Nepal’s journalism classrooms are emptying out
Summary
Journalism classrooms across Nepal are shrinking as student enrolment collapses at schools and universities, reflecting weak media jobs, low pay and growing interest in foreign study. Educators say the curriculum has not kept pace with a rapidly changing news industry and the rise of social media.
Key Points
- Journalism and mass communication enrolment has fallen sharply in Nepal at both school and university levels, with many programmes shutting down or shrinking.
- Educators and media professionals blame weak media jobs, low salaries, delayed payments, insecure work and rising interest in overseas education.
- Teachers say journalism curricula have not adapted to social media, new technology and newsroom realities, leaving courses out of step with the industry.
- Despite the decline, some experts argue professional journalism remains essential as misinformation spreads and public trust in media weakens.
