Due to the political instability in Nepal, many young Nepalese aspiring students are going abroad for higher education. Due to the ease of travelling among various other factors, Nepalese students are going in scores to foreign countries. With the students planning to extend their educational stay for work, different countries in this list provide students with the opportunity to work upon completion of their study. As a result, there are many educational consultancies offering visa assistance to students who wish to pursue their tutoring abroad.
Australia
In recent times, students’ going to Australia for their higher education has increased significantly. One of the reasons for this is the lenient student visa policy adopted by the Australian government. Apart from the visa policy, the climate and lifestyle are the factors affecting students desire to study in Australia. Nepali community also has the largest growth rate of immigrants in Australia ahead of China and India. Certain conditions must be fulfilled however before admission. One of the conditions is that the student’s annual family income should not be less than 70,000 Australian dollars. Students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week and post study work is available for 2 years for Bachelor and Master degree whereas 3 years for Masters with research and 4 years for Doctorate degree.
United States
Number 2 on our list is the United States of America. America is also known as the mecca for higher education as its degree is universally recognized. Furthermore, it is the number 1 destination for students all around the globe to pursue their higher education. Fees range from few thousand dollars to a hundred thousand dollars. However, Nepalese students generally end up in universities in the range of $8000-$25000. In spite of the enormous fee, there is abundance of scholarship provision.
Japan
Japan is one of the best countries in regards to its modernization and advancement in technology. With plenty of study options, it is convenient for students to choose the subject and their specialization course. However, students are supposed to have completed their higher secondary education with at least 50% and secure N2 or N3 in Japanese language Proficiency Test. Japan boasts the best IT and technical education around the world. Nepalese students are provided scholarships under training, undergraduate and post graduate and research categories.
India
The open border policy, similar culture and language, no visa requirement and no “no-objection letter” requirement are among the various factors for Nepalese students to pursue their higher education in India. In addition Indian government provides various scholarships to deserving students. From financial point of view, tuition fee is reasonable and affordable for self-finance. Also, it is convenient for students to visit the college where they wish to get admitted to.
New Zealand
Surprise entry on this list is New Zealand. Post study work and part-time job facilities started by the New Zealand government makes it ideal place to work after completion of the study. The quality of education are monitored frequently by Education Review Office(ERO), New Zealand’s quality assurance agency. 8 universities are included in the top 500 universities of the world. The New Zealand government also has plans to double its education budget by 2020. Permanent residency process is also a major factor for students wishing to stay there. There is also provision for job search visa for maximum of two years after 1.8 years of college.