# Study in the UK from Nepal — visa, costs, scholarships and timeline

> From Nepal: secure a UK offer, then apply for a Student visa with a CAS, financial evidence and approved English.

Nepal sends a significant and growing number of students to UK universities each year, largely at postgraduate level. The route is: secure a university offer, receive a CAS, apply for the UK Student visa with financial evidence and an approved English qualification. Budget from around £30,000 a year for tuition plus living costs. Always confirm current visa rules on GOV.UK.

## Quick facts
- **Application routes:** UCAS (undergraduate) or direct (postgraduate)
- **Visa:** UK Student visa (Student Route)
- **Typical total cost:** ≈ £30,000+ / year (tuition + living)
- **Post-study:** Graduate Route (subject to eligibility)

## Key takeaways
- Nepal is a fast-growing source market for UK postgraduate study.
- The Student visa requires a CAS, financial evidence held for the required period and approved English.
- Tuition plus living costs typically start from around £30,000 a year.
- The Graduate Route allows eligible graduates to remain in the UK to work after completing their course.

## The route from Nepal
From Nepal you apply to a UK university — UCAS for undergraduate courses or directly for postgraduate — secure your offer, satisfy any conditions and receive your CAS. You then submit the online Student visa application with your CAS reference, valid passport, financial evidence and an approved English-language test result (IELTS Academic is the most widely accepted). Certain nationalities, including Nepali applicants, may be required to provide a tuberculosis test certificate — confirm the current requirement on GOV.UK. Study UK Now checks your full document set before you apply to catch any errors that could lead to an avoidable refusal.

## Costs, scholarships and timeline
Plan for tuition plus living costs from roughly £30,000 a year. A range of scholarships are available to Nepali students, including Chevening and various university-specific awards — research these early, as deadlines often fall well before the academic year starts. Study UK Now maps your complete journey backwards from your intended intake so that every piece of paperwork, every financial requirement and your visa application all arrive on time.

## Frequently asked questions
### How much bank balance is needed for a UK student visa from Nepal?
UKVI requires you to show funds covering your outstanding first-year tuition plus a set monthly living-cost allowance for a set number of months — with a higher amount required for London. These figures must be held for a continuous minimum period before you apply. The exact amounts change periodically; always confirm the current thresholds on GOV.UK before preparing your bank statements.

### Can Nepali students apply for the Graduate Route after finishing a UK degree?
Yes — graduates of eligible UK courses at a licensed sponsor can apply for the Graduate Route, which allows them to live and work (or look for work) in the UK for a period after graduating. Eligibility conditions apply; confirm the current rules on GOV.UK.

## Sources
- [GOV.UK — Student visa](https://www.gov.uk/student-visa) — GOV.UK
- [GOV.UK — Graduate visa](https://www.gov.uk/graduate-visa) — GOV.UK

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