Nepal starts listing ‘fake’ institutes in the UAE after student complaints
Summary
Nepal has initiated listing fake educational institutions operating in UAE free zones after complaints from defrauded students. A portal has been launched to collect victim details and agencies involved.
Key Points
- The Nepali government has started listing fake educational institutes in UAE free zones following student complaints.
- A portal developed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs collects details of students victimised by fake institutions.
- Many fraudulent institutions claim false affiliations and lack proper infrastructure, misleading students about their courses and job prospects.
- Nepal's Ministry of Education now issues No Objection Certificates only to institutions accredited by the UAE Commission of Academic Accreditation.
