Planning to study in the UK?
This guide covers everything Nepali students must know before starting the UK application process from courses and costs to visas, jobs, and scholarships.

Intakes in the UK

There are three intakes each year:

Most Nepali students apply for the September intake.

Entry Requirements for Nepali Students 

After +2 (Bachelor’s)

• Completed +2 from Nepal
• GPA 2.8–3.2+ (varies by university)

After Bachelor’s (Master’s)

• Bachelor’s degree (60–65%+)
• Some courses require work experience

English Language Requirements

Accepted tests:

Cost of Studying in the UK 

Tuition Fees

• Bachelor’s: £13,000 – £18,000/year
• Master’s: £15,000 – £25,000 (1 year)

Living Cost (Visa Requirement)

• London: £12,000/year
• Outside London: £9,200/year

Estimated total yearly cost: £25,000 – £43,000

Scholarships Available

There are also scholarships available for students to help them cut off their costs significantly. These include both government funded scholarships like chevening scholarship and university specific scholarships.

Required Documents

Prepare these before applying:

Academic:

• SEE, +2 certificates & transcripts
• Bachelor’s transcripts (for Master’s)

Supporting:

• Passport
• CV (for Master’s)
• SOP / Personal Statement
• Letters of Recommendation

UK Student Visa Requirements 

You must show funds for:

• Tuition fee (remaining amount)
• Living expenses for 9 months

Documents needed:

• CAS letter
• Bank statements (28 days)
• TB test certificate
• Passport & academics

Visa processing: 3–6 weeks

Graduate Route Visa After Study

After graduating, you can stay in the UK:

This gives time to find a skilled job.

Common Mistakes to Avoid 

• Starting late
• Weak SOP
• Poor financial planning
• Applying to only one university
• Missing scholarship deadlines

Before applying, make sure you have:

• Course & university shortlist
• English test score
• Documents ready
• Financial planning
• Application timeline planned

Studying in the UK can be life-changing but success depends on planning early and understanding the process.

Start early, stay organized, and your UK dream becomes achievable.
Contact Raffles Educare today for professional guidance on studying in the UK.