Nepali students spend over Rs 138 billion for abroad studies in a year

Summary

Nepali students spent over Rs 138 billion on abroad studies in a year despite many universities available in the country. Travel payments increased by 18.1 percent to Rs 223.72 billion.

Key Points
  • Nepali students spent Rs 138.48 billion for overseas education in the latest fiscal year.
  • Total travel payments from Nepal increased by 18.1 percent to Rs 223.72 billion.
  • Nepal Rastra Bank reports a net service income deficit of Rs 90.94 billion during 2024/25, worsening from Rs 55.86 billion the previous year.
  • Travel income under the service account increased by 7.7 percent to Rs 88.66 billion in the review year.
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