Education diplomacy for Nepal

Even as universities are experiencing low enrollment, we lack plans to attract international students.

Education diplomacy is a powerful tool for establishing mutually beneficial relationships between nations. It involves strategically using diplomatic skills and practices to build and maintain relationships and collaborations, fostering partnerships among various stakeholders to achieve common goals in the education sector. Countries view educational opportunities for international students as a critical strategy for advancing their soft power agendas. However, Nepal has yet to realise its value, as the outcry of international students facing visa-related and other issues in Nepal has still not received sufficient attention among policymakers and educators.