In an interview with Republica, Ghimire shared how international universities are coming to the doorsteps of Nepali students following credible method after the latest amendment to the directive on operation and regulation of the institutions affiliated with foreign universities.
What was the main motive behind the revision of the policy? How will students benefit from it?
The latest move of the education ministry has guaranteed for the first time that the students who enroll in Nepali colleges affiliated with foreign universities will not have to regret. The colleges have been permitted to get affiliation only from the foreign universities that meet the standards set by the ministry itself.
What are the colleges doing to gain the trust of students and guardians?
The policy came into effect only a few months ago and it is true that many students are still unaware about it. We want to assure the students that if they enroll here, they will easily get credit transfer if they join universities abroad during mid-session. Why should a person travel abroad to earn a degree that is provided here in Kathmandu and offers equal credit. There is no point of spending over Rs 4 million in tuition when the same level of education can be attained here at a cost 15 to 20 percent less than the original cost.
How safe is the future of foreign affiliated institutions in Nepal in the changed context?
The colleges like ours, which have won the trust even under the previous affiliation system, will not have any trouble in attracting students. Around 95 percent of our students who passed BBA and MBA from our college have got a good job placement. An increasing number of students are showing interest in degrees with foreign affiliation, which is also reflected in the new admissions we have received so far. Once the students visit the college, we clear most of their doubts regarding the foreign affiliated colleges.
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