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Study in United Kingdom from Nepal

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Student visaCost of studying

The numbers that matter

Processing time

3 weeks

Usual decision time when you apply from outside the UK (standard service).

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Visa fee

£558

Student visa application fee when you apply from outside the UK.

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Money to show

£1,171/month

Living costs to show for courses outside London, for up to 9 months (£1,529 a month in London). Rising on 30 November 2026.

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Work while studying

20 hrs/week

During term time for full-time degree-level study; full-time work allowed outside term time. 10 hours a week below degree level.

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Stay after graduating

2 years

Graduate visa if you apply on or before 31 December 2026; 18 months if you apply from 1 January 2027; 3 years for PhD graduates.

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Health cover

£776/year

Immigration Health Surcharge for students, paid with your visa application for each year of your visa.

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How the process works

Studying in the UK means a Student visa, a licensed university, and proof that you can pay your fees and living costs. Here is the process from Nepal, step by step.

  1. Get an unconditional offer and your CAS

    Your university gives you a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) once you accept your offer and meet its conditions. The CAS number goes on your visa application.

  2. Prepare your money

    Hold your first year's course fees plus living costs for 28 days in a row, ending no more than 31 days before you apply.

  3. Take a TB test

    Applicants from Nepal coming for 6 months or more need a TB test from a Home Office-approved clinic.

  4. Apply online and give your biometrics

    Apply up to 6 months before your course starts, pay the £558 fee and the health surcharge, then book your appointment.

Key rules to know

RuleWhat it means
Funds in London

£1,529 a month (up to 9 months)

Rising to £1,570 a month for applications made on or after 30 November 2026.

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How long the money must be held

28 days in a row

The 28-day period must end within 31 days of the date you apply. You also need your first year's course fees as shown on your CAS.

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English level

CEFR B2 for degree level

B1 below degree level. Prove it with a Secure English Language Test, an Ecctis assessment of an English-taught degree, or your university's own assessment.

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Earliest you can apply

6 months before your course starts

When applying from outside the UK.

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TB test

Required for applicants from Nepal

If you are coming to the UK for 6 months or more. The test must be done at a Home Office-approved clinic.

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Bringing family

PhD and research degrees only

Postgraduate courses starting on or after 1 January 2024 must be a PhD, other doctorate or research-based higher degree (or you must be government-sponsored). Each dependant needs £845 a month in London or £680 outside London.

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Intakes

  1. 1

    September

    September – October

    The main intake, with the widest choice of courses.

  2. 2

    January

    January – February

    Offered by many universities, with fewer courses than September.

  3. 3

    May

    April – May

    Offered by some universities for selected courses.

Guides for this country

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Student visa

Documents, steps and rules for your visa or permit application.

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Cost of studying

Visa fee, money to show and other costs, in one table.

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Scholarships

Scholarships open to Nepali students.

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Intakes

When courses start and when to apply.

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Work rights

Part-time work and staying on after you graduate.

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Dependant visa

Bringing your spouse or children.

Visit UK

Visit United Kingdom from Nepal

Holidays and short trips: fee, documents and where to apply.

Common questions

How much is the UK student visa fee from Nepal?
The Student visa application fee is £558 when you apply from outside the UK. You also pay the Immigration Health Surcharge of £776 for each year of your visa.
How much money do I need to show for a UK student visa?
Your first year's course fees (as on your CAS) plus living costs of £1,171 a month outside London or £1,529 a month in London, for up to 9 months. For applications made on or after 30 November 2026 these rise to £1,203 and £1,570. The money must be held for 28 days in a row.
Can I work while studying in the UK?
Yes. At degree level or above you can work up to 20 hours a week during term time and full-time outside term time. Below degree level the limit is 10 hours a week. You cannot be self-employed.
Can I bring my husband or wife on a UK student visa?
Only in limited cases. For postgraduate courses starting on or after 1 January 2024, you can bring dependants only if your course is a PhD, other doctorate or research-based higher degree, or if you are a government-sponsored student.

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