Nepali students spend Rs 138 billion for abroad studies
Summary
Nepali students spent Rs 138 billion on studying abroad despite numerous local higher education institutions, contributing to an 18.1% increase in travel payments to Rs 223.72 billion.
Key Points
- Nepali students spent Rs 138.48 billion on education abroad in 2024/25.
- Total travel payments from Nepal increased by 18.1% to Rs 223.72 billion.
- Travel income increased by 7.7% to Rs 88.66 billion during the same period.
- Nepal's net services income saw a deficit of Rs 90.94 billion in 2024/25, worsening from Rs 55.86 billion previously.
