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UK universities and colleges for Nepali students

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Choosing where to study in the UK is as important as choosing the country. This page lists universities and colleges by type, with each tuition fee linked to the page it came from.

How to use this page

  • Start with the tab that matches your goal: a degree at a public or private university, or a foundation, HND or pre-master's route at a college.
  • Read the source line on each card, and open it for your course.
  • Check scholarship deadlines. Some close months before the course starts.

Your visa funds depend on the length and location of your course, so see our UK cost guide before you decide.

Universities and colleges

How we chose these

Public universities: the five highest-ranked in the Complete University Guide 2027 league table. Private and college tabs: no major league table covers them, so we list providers whose official page gives a clear yearly fee. This is not a recommendation: the top-ranked universities are the most competitive and the most expensive, and many other UK universities accept Nepali students.

Ranking used: The Complete University Guide: League tables 2027 · Last verified

Fees depend on the course, the year you start and your fee status. They are not a quote. Open the source link and confirm with the university before you apply.

Publicly funded universities. Fees below are for international undergraduates unless the card says otherwise.

University of Cambridge

Cambridge · No. 1 in the Complete University Guide 2027

Tuition fee
£30,798 to £70,554 a year
International undergraduate, 2027 entry. Fixed for the length of the course. Most international students also pay College fees
Source: Cambridge: International fees and costs · Checked
Course areas on the fee page
Economics · English · Law · Philosophy · Mathematics · Architecture · Design · Geography · Music · Computer Science · Engineering · Natural Sciences · Medicine · Veterinary Medicine
Scholarships
No international scholarship named on the fee page. Check the university's funding page.

Cambridge's fee page points to an 'International financial support' page for help with costs. Check it before you apply.

Visit website University of Cambridge

University of Oxford

Oxford · No. 2 in the Complete University Guide 2027

Tuition fee
£39,620 to £66,580 a year
Overseas undergraduate, 2027 entry, depending on the course. Clinical medicine costs significantly more than this range. The fee is split between the University and your college
Source: Oxford: Course fees for 2027 entry · Checked
Scholarships
  • Reach Oxford Scholarship: covers course fees, a living-costs grant and one return flight a year, for undergraduates from countries on the OECD aid list. Nepal is listed. Deadline for 2027 entry: 26 January 2027

Visit website University of Oxford

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

London · No. 3 in the Complete University Guide 2027

Tuition fee
£28,900 to £39,900 a year
Overseas undergraduate, 2026/27 entry, depending on the programme. The highest fee applies to BSc Economics and BSc Econometrics and Mathematical Economics. Fees are fixed from the year you start
Source: LSE: Table of fees 2026/27 (PDF) · Checked
Course areas on the fee page
Economics · Econometrics and Mathematical Economics
Scholarships

Visit website London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

University of St Andrews

St Andrews · No. 4 in the Complete University Guide 2027

Tuition fee
£33,250 to £39,620 a year
Rest-of-world undergraduate, 2026-27 entry: £33,250 for Arts, Divinity and Science, £39,620 for Medicine. The university says fees typically rise by 3% to 5% a year
Source: St Andrews: Rest of the world fees · Checked
Course areas on the fee page
Arts · Divinity · Science · Medicine
Scholarships

Visit website University of St Andrews

Imperial College London

London · No. 5 in the Complete University Guide 2027

Tuition fee
£42,450 to £45,500 a year
Overseas undergraduate engineering, 2026-27. Other faculties have their own fee pages. Fees are set by the year you start, not the year of study
Source: Imperial: Engineering undergraduate fees 2026-27 · Checked
Course areas on the fee page
Engineering
Scholarships

Visit website Imperial College London

Common questions

Why are some tuition fees shown as a range?
Fees depend on the course and the year you start. A range shows the lowest and highest fee on the official page we used, so open the source link for your course.
Are these the best universities for Nepali students?
No. The public list follows one published ranking, and the private and college lists show providers with a clear yearly fee on an official page. The right choice depends on your course, grades, budget and goals.
Do private universities and colleges lead to the same visa?
Any provider must be licensed to sponsor Student visas, and you need a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies from them. Check the course level, because a foundation year or HND leads to a different next step than a degree.
Can I get a scholarship at these universities?
Some list scholarships for international students and some do not. Each card shows what we found, and you should always check the university's own funding page for the current round.

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