Study Abroad Programs in Nepal

It's always good to look at the world from another viewpoint, so how about taking in that view from the top of the world? Studying abroad in Nepal allows students to experience one of the most diverse and captivating countries in the world. It is one of the few places where you can see the Bengal Tiger in its native habitat, and it is home to Mount Everest. A rich fusion of the past and present is created as the country finds itself torn between a deep passion for tradition and the desire to progress. This fusion is sure to hold visitors captivated from the second they arrive till the day they have to tear themselves away.

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7 Study Abroad Programs in Nepal

SIT Study Abroad

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SIT Study Abroad: Nepal: Tibetan and Himalayan Peoples

Learn about Tibetan and Himalayan politics, religion, and the challenges faced by communities in exile. Spend six weeks in Kathmandu, home to a significant Tibetan community, and study topics such as the Dalai Lama’s Middle Way approach, human rights in Tibet, and traditional Tibetan medicine, Sowa Rigpa. Explore ancient pilgrimage routes, deconstruct myths about Tibet, and trek to rural mountain communities. Learn Tibetan, with the option to study Nepali, and complete independent research or an internship. MONEY MATTERS SIT has given an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information necessary to apply for such funding. Our program costs include academics, excursions, accommodations, airport transfers, and health insurance. Meal arrangements vary by program. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.

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GVI

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Nepal Community Development Service Learning for Groups

Nepal is a fascinating country, rich in culture and traditions, and offers a variety of adventure activities. GVI’s teams work closely with our local partners to contribute to vital community development projects. Groups get to participate in this interdisciplinary course, accredited by universities and colleges around the world. We introduce students to international service-learning and sustainable development, both in theory and practice. Two weeks prior to departure and two weeks after returning home, students engage in lectures, discussion, research, service, and reflection at home and abroad. Emphasis will be placed on relating long-term goals with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and engaging in daily reflection surrounding the experience, led by qualified group facilitators, furthering individual educational development. This course curriculum is tailored to students' academic level or curriculum. The aim of our Service Learning course is to empower students to gain confidence in their knowledge and practical experience of their subject area.

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Intern Abroad HQ

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Affordable Internships in Nepal

Discover Intern Abroad HQ’s immersive internship opportunities in Nepal! Nepal is celebrated for its welcoming culture, breathtaking landscapes, rich heritage, and spiritual traditions. You’ll find adventure around every corner! Immersive internships in Kathmandu cater for students and young professionals seeking rich cultural insight and practical experience. Choose from a diverse range of short-term internship programs including Medical, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Legal Practice, Information Technology, and Education internships. With affordable fees and top rated programs, Intern Abroad HQ offers the best internship opportunities for students, graduates, career changers, and gap year travelers! Computer Science, Education, Human Resources, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Computer Science & IT, Human Resource Management

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A Guide to Studying Abroad in Nepal

Geography & Demographics

Nepal is located in Northeast Asia and is bordered by China to the north and India on the west, south and east. The country is broken into three main regions: the Himalayan, mid hill region, and Terai region.

The Himalayan mountains, meaning “abode of snow”, are home to several of the world’s tallest peaks including the tallest of them all Mount Everest. One look and it is easy to see why thousands of visitors and climbers flock to them each year. They are stunning and provide a backdrop for the whole country stretching along the northern border.

Climate varies greatly depending on location since the nation’s geographical features range from snow covered peaks that reach for the sky to sea level tropical valleys. The range in elevation is huge. In the northern peaks, temperatures are extreme with hot summers and freezing winters but the south has a subtropical climate offering warmth, heavy rains and lots of sunshine.

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I made new memories with new additions to family and friends.

July 13, 2025by: Sandeep Tissaaratchy - Sri LankaProgram: SIT Study Abroad: Nepal: Dev., Gender, and Social Change

The SIT Nepal: Gender, Development and Social Change program is an experiential program, designed to immerse a student in the culture of Nepal, and give them access to important issues that local advocates, academics, and policy makers are grappling to address. We were given access to incredible staff, guest lecturers, and inspiring NGOS/ SDOS in Nepal that changed the game in terms of our perspectives on what we perceive development to be. The program's emphasis on cultural immersion is solidified because of our access to homestay families, which was one of the biggest highlights personally.

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July 11, 2025by: Rachel Newma - United StatesProgram: SIT Study Abroad: Nepal: Tibetan and Himalayan Peoples

My time in Nepal was the most important experience of my life thus far. While I was always pushing the limits of what I thought I was capable of, I was never disappointed in the end result. From close calls with monkeys and dogs throughout the city to trekking through the Himalayas to learning a new language, I have never grown so much in my life as I did during those three and a half months in Nepal. My capacity for change drastically expanded and my appreciation for other cultures and their belief systems increased tenfold.