Tribhuvan University accused of legitimising bogus UAE institutes
Summary
Nepali students allege that Tribhuvan University's Curriculum Development Centre granted degree equivalency to unaccredited UAE training institutes, enabling them to mislead students. The Ministry of Education has stopped issuing No Objection Certificates for dubious institutions and is investigating the matter.
Key Points
- Tribhuvan University's Curriculum Development Centre granted equivalency to certificates from dubious UAE training institutes claiming university status.
- Students claim these institutions operate from small rented spaces and conduct classes online, while misleadingly advertising large infrastructures.
- More than 5,100 Nepali students have received No Objection Certificates to study in UAE since FY 2023-24 despite the dubious nature of some institutions.
- Ministries of Education and Foreign Affairs in Nepal have stopped NOCs and are investigating fraud claims by students against these UAE-based institutions.
