Why Distance Learning is the Best Option for Students in Nepal Today

• 2025-03-10
• ICA

Why Distance Learning is the Best Option for Students in Nepal Today

“Many people don't enroll or drop out of college due to time limitations and high cost. Distance Learning offers a solution to time constraints, offering affordable, flexible, and fully accredited courses best suited for both freshers and working professionals.” 

In this blog, we have come up with 10 Best Reasons why distance learning is the best option for students in Nepal today.

Flexibility

Time-Management

Online Modality

Variety of Courses

Fully Accredited

Globally Recognized

Affordable Degrees

Accessibility

Learning Resources

Employability 

Distance learning is one of the most popular and widely sought after modalities across the globe. Distance learning employs a blended approach of technology and tutoring as compared to traditional teaching-learning pedagogy. In simple terms, distance learning is a form of remote learning where learners are not required to be physically present to attend lectures. 

Thanks to the growth in access to internet and mobile technology, distance learning is the best option for students globally. Same is the case for Nepal. Open and Distance Learning (ODL) is growing at a fast pace and Nepal is also catching up with this global trend. Geographical remoteness, work-study balance, parenting, and resource cut offs are easily solved by distance learning making it the best option for students in Nepal and beyond.

Flexibility:

Aspiring students are reluctant to join further education with the fear of time commitments. Whether you are a fresher or a working professional who aspires to further your education, you can Study at Your Own Place, Pace and Time. Distance learning courses offered at The International Center for Academics in Nepal are flexible meaning you can complete your course including assignments and tests at their own time convenience. This makes distance learning one of the best options for students in Nepal.

Time Management:

Joining a regular college degree requires you to physically attend classes and spend hours on traffic. Physical attendance is mandatory thus students need to dedicate a substantial amount of their time for studies. Through distance learning the burden of physical attendance is completely eliminated (except for certain technical lab works). This is one of the luring factors why distance learning is growing in popularity and is the best option for students.

Online Delivery/Offline Repository:

Open and Distance Learning (ODL) courses are offered online and the lectures are duly recorded and uploaded to be reviewed at any time convenient to the learner. Imagine being able to attend college while you are cozy at your home, office or any place of your choice. This power makes distance learning one of the best options for both freshers and working students. 

Variety of Courses:

The International Center for Academics (ICA), Nepal’s registered study center of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), offers a variety of courses with high employability ranging from diploma, bachelors, masters, post-graduate and doctoral courses. The courses in STEM, Management, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Arts are available to choose from at ICA. The variety of courses makes distance learning the best option for students.

Fully Accredited:

IGNOU and its courses are fully accredited by University Grants Commission (UGC) in Nepal. ICA offers distance learning courses with full accreditation for international acceptance and career growth making it one of the best options for students.

Globally Recognized:

Distance learning is the best option for students because apart from full accreditation, the courses offered are globally recognized by all major colleges and universities. This makes distance learning a more affordable and smart choice among students in Nepal and beyond.

Affordable Degrees:

Distance learning courses offered at ICA are probably the most affordable courses in Nepal. Being easily accessible to the general masses with state of the art teaching facilities including labs and library, distance learning courses at ICA is the best option for many students in Nepal.

Accessibility:

Learners can participate on online lectures, submit assignments, review progress and grades through dedicated student learning portals at any time of the day from anywhere in the world. This is one of the most compelling reasons why distance learning is the best option for students.

Learning Resources:

Dedicated Learning Management System (LMS), ICA portal and university portal allows 24/7 access to podcasts, recorded lectures, e-gyankosh, e-books, gyandhara, journal access, e-library, research-papers talk shows on different subject matters that are readily available making teaching-learning through the use of technology. This makes distance learning the best option for students.

Future Employability:

Graduates from distance learning are more adaptable to the working environment through state of the art teaching-learning approaches. Add to that, regular presentations, assignments, and meet-ups and webinars with industry experts and employers making the possibility of employment immense. 

FAQs:

Are the courses accepted for foreign universities?

Distance learning courses from ICA are accepted by foreign universities for higher education and all national/international employment agencies.

Are distance learning courses accredited and recognized?

The courses offered at ICA are fully accredited by the UGC in Nepal. Accreditation is provided by the Tribhuvan University Board in Nepal and other University Boards abroad.

Are there any hidden costs?

Besides the previously declared affordable coats of courses there are no hidden costs. The expert team and support staff provide complete and clear information regularly through SMS, email alerts and communication materials.

Does the course complete in time?

All courses complete on time. Examinations and results are completed in regular and punctual sessions.

When do courses commence?

There are two major intakes for January session June session annually.

Is there a physical presence of ICA?

The International Center of Academics boasts a state of the art study center in Sinamangal, Kathmandu. Subsidiaries in different cities of Nepal offer study centre facilities.