Nepal's #1 Free UK Education Resource — Updated June 2026
Study in the UK from Nepal:
Your Complete 2026 Guide
Visa fees, show money, IELTS, CAS, scholarships, and the new UKVI RAG system — all explained clearly, with independent research and editorial review.
£558Visa Fee 2026
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⚡ Quick Facts — Study in UK from Nepal 2026
Key Numbers Every Nepali Student Needs
| Visa Fee | £558 — paid online via UKVI portal. See full visa guide → |
| Health Surcharge | £776 per year of study (IHS, paid at application) |
| Show Money — London | £13,761 (£1,529 × 9 months) held for 28 consecutive days |
| Show Money — Outside London | £10,539 (£1,171 × 9 months) held for 28 consecutive days |
| IELTS Required | Post-92: 6.0 (no band <5.5) · Russell Group: 6.5–7.0+ |
| Tuition Range | Post-92: £11,000–£17,000/yr · Russell Group: £22,000–£38,000/yr |
| Post-Study Work | 2-year Graduate Route visa — no job offer required. Details → |
| RAG System NEW | Universities now rated Green/Amber/Red. Amber = CAS frozen. Check your university → |
Step-by-Step Guides
Everything You Need to Study in the UK
Expert-reviewed resources for students in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and across Nepal.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuition (first year) + living costs held for 28 consecutive days. Living cost allowance: £13,761 for London or £10,539 outside London. A student studying outside London at £15,000/year must show approx. £25,539 (~NPR 43 lakh). Full breakdown in the UK Visa Guide.
Post-92 universities (Greenwich, De Montfort, Hertfordshire): IELTS 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5 or PTE 51. Russell Group (Manchester, Leeds, UCL): IELTS 6.5–7.0+ or PTE 58–65+. See our IELTS guide for test centres in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
The UKVI RAG system (live June 1, 2026) rates every UK university Green, Amber, or Red based on visa refusal rate, enrollment rate, and course completion. An Amber university cannot issue CAS until it recovers to Green. There is no public list — only licensed agency networks track real-time data. Full RAG guide → — always verify a university's current status with its international office before applying.
Yes. The Graduate Route visa gives you 2 years to live and work in the UK after a UG or Master's degree (3 years after PhD) — no job offer needed, no minimum salary. You cannot extend it, so use the time to find a Skilled Worker visa sponsor. Details →
Yes. Nepal is on the UKVI TB test list. Get tested at a UKVI-approved clinic in Kathmandu before applying. Certificate is valid for 6 months — time it carefully relative to your visa submission date. Full steps in the visa guide.
NIEC Nepal ranks #1 in our independent scoring, based on visa success rate, UK university partnerships, advisor quality, student satisfaction, and post-visa support. See the full independent rankings →
Ready to Start Your UK Application?
Use our free guides to plan your visa, shortlist universities, and check live RAG compliance status — then compare independent consultancy options if you want extra support.