Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Huge increase in Nepalese students in Aus


The latest figures from the federal Government's Australian Education International show that in the 12 months to September, commencements by students from Nepal increased by 504 per cent, or 2884 students. AEI says Nepal is Australia's 11th biggest source country. It has the second highest growth in commencements after India.
The surge in commencements helped enrolments of Nepalese students to skyrocket by 290per cent to 7569 students in the year to September, when the overall increase in international enrolments was 7.1 per cent. 

political instability caused by a Maoist insurgency, Australia's good education reputation and high standard of living were the main reasons for the nepalese students.

Many students also feel that---getting a visa easier than in previous years as well.

Word of mouth helped: "Every Nepalese student who returns gives good information about Australia,
The federal immigration and citizenship department eased student visa rules in these days.

(News from various sources)

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