Kathmandu University concluded the AIU North Zone Vice Chancellors meet with the theme ‘Globalization and Internationalisation of Higher Education & The Bharat-Nepal Higher Education Summit’ held from Feb 15 to 17. The summit, hosted at the University campus in Kavre’s Dhulikhel, aimed to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange among universities from India and Nepal, further strengthening educational ties between the two nations. The event comprised three Technical Sessions focusing on topics such as ‘International Collaborations and Partnerships: Building Bridges for Higher Education,’ ‘Global Higher Education Policy and Regulation: Harmonizing Standards,’ and ‘Student Mobility and Diversity: Enhancing International Experience.’

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal inaugurated the Summit, emphasizing the need to reverse the significant outflow of money from countries like Nepal for higher education. He advocated for creating an environment conducive to youths seeking global opportunities and re-evaluating the internationalization of higher education.

Vice-chancellor of Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Balvinder Shukla, attended the Summit and highlighted the increased significance of global higher education policy and regulations on an international scale, particularly with the introduction of the National Education Policy-2020.

During the meet, 100 Indian Universities showcased around 5,000 academic and vocational programs, innovations, and best practices. The faculty and students from India and Nepal had the opportunity to interact and discuss mutual research collaborations, faculty/student exchange, twinning programs, joint/dual degrees, etc., showcasing their innovations and best practices.

Vice-chancellors from various universities in Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia, and other European and African countries also participated in the meeting. 

KU Vice-chancellor Bhola Thapa stressed the need for coordination, collaboration, and ongoing dialogue among governments, international organizations, institutions, and stakeholders to ensure the quality, accessibility, and relevance of global higher education policy and regulation.