The South Asia Center and Nepal Studies Initiative at the University of Washington are pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2025 summer intensive Nepali language program.
Summer 2025 Program Details
This two-week intensive online Nepali language program is ideal for those who plan to study abroad, conduct research, work or travel in Nepal. The program will provide an introduction to basic conversational Nepali, the Nepaliscript, and the foundations of Nepali grammar.
This non-credit-bearing workshop is intended for absolute beginners through intermediate learners. Participants will be placed in one of two sections based on proficiency level. (Please note, this program is not intended for advanced Nepali learners.)
There is a registration fee of $350 to participate. Current UW students are exempt from this fee, and will be prioritized for admission.
Summer 2025 Program Dates: July 16–29, 2025 (10 sessions held Monday – Friday)
Class Meeting Times:
· Section 1 | Beginning Nepali Language | 9:00am-11:00am PDT
· Section 2 | Advanced Beginner / Intermediate | 12:00pm-2:00pm PDT
Format: Online via Zoom
Instructor: Binod Shrestha
Registration Fee: $350 (waived for current UW students)
Application Deadline: Friday, May 16, 2025
Selection Criteria:
Space is limited. Participants will be selected based on the following selection criteria:
- ability to attend full duration of 2-week program
- demonstrated commitment to learning, self-study, and engaging with peers
- compelling justification for studying Nepali for professional and/or academic reasons
- priority given to current University of Washington students, faculty and staff
Learn More and Apply: https://bit.ly/uw_nepali
Please note: this workshop is contingent on the UW South Asia Center’s continued grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Resource Center program. In the event that our funding situation changes, we may need to adjust, postpone, or cancel the workshop. Applicants will be informed of any developments by email. Thank you for your understanding.
Sameera Ibrahim (she/her)
Program Operations Specialist, Division 2
Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
University of Washington