BeforeRefused once for the UK
Approved in 19 days
We went through the refusal letter with him. It had one cause: the funds were 5 days short of the 28-day rule.
Anish K.C. from Butwal
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Study in the UK from Nepal
Study in the UK from Nepal: a master's in one year, then up to 2 years to work.
The UK suits graduates who want a recognised master's fast. Most take 12 months, and the Graduate visa gives 2 years after if you apply by 31 December 2026. Year 1 costs about Rs 62.7 to Rs 84 lakh on our shortlists. 91.2% of the 386 UK files we lodged in FY 2025/26 were approved.
- Credibility interview practised twice
- 28-day funds calendar, in writing
- British Council-trained counsellors
Quick numbers
Study in the UK
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- First-year cost
- about Rs 62.7 to Rs 84 lakh
- Money to show
- Tuition + £1,171 a month
- Work in term
- 20 hours a week
- Stay after study
- 2 years (18 months from 2027)
- Main intakes
- September, January
At Rs 202.99 per GBP, Nepal Rastra Bank, 18 Oct 2026. £1,529 a month in London.
- students we have placed in the UK since 2009
- 2,610
- of our UK visa files approved in FY 2025/26
- 91.2%
- UK files we lodged last year
- 386
- partner universities and colleges in the UK
- 64
Our own files for FY 2025/26 (Shrawan 2082 to Asar 2083). 34 were refused; the reasons are on our About page.
Our proof
Nepali students we sent to the UK.
Low GPAs, long gaps, tight budgets, one earlier refusal. Every file below began with a free call and a straight answer.
BeforeA 4-year gap after his BBA
MSc Project Management in Birmingham, January intake
We framed four years at a bank as the reason for the course, not a hole in his CV, with his manager's letter and his project list.
Pratik Shrestha from Kathmandu
BeforeTold an education loan would take 3 months
Loan sanctioned in 6 weeks, visa approved in 18 days
Prabesh prepared the loan file before she went to the bank: land ownership certificate, valuation, the offer letter and a one-page cost sheet.
Rekha Poudel from Pokhara
The short version
UK in numbers.
The UK is the fastest route to a recognised master's: 12 months for most taught courses, then the Graduate visa to work in any job without a sponsor.
The visa is strict on one thing above all: the funds must sit in your account for 28 days in a row, ending no more than 31 days before you apply. A balance that dips for one day breaks it.
The table has the rules; the process section puts them in order, with dates.
| Tuition | £15,500 to £26,000 for a one-year master's on our shortlists. Bachelor's degrees take 3 years (4 in Scotland). |
|---|---|
| Money to show | Unpaid first-year tuition plus £1,171 a month outside London (£1,529 in London), up to 9 months, held 28 days in a row.Full guide |
| First-year cost | about Rs 62.7 to Rs 84 lakh, all in: tuition, living money, the visa fee and the health surcharge.Full guide |
| Student visa | £558 from outside the UK, plus the £776 a year Immigration Health Surcharge. You need a CAS from the university first.Full guide |
| Credibility interview | Universities and the Home Office may ask why this course and this university. We practise it with you twice. |
| English | Most universities ask IELTS 6.0 to 6.5. The visa needs B2 English, confirmed in your CAS. |
| Scholarships | £1,000 to £6,000 off tuition on our shortlists; Chevening for experienced graduates.Full guide |
| Dependants | Only with research degrees (PhD, research master's) or long government-sponsored courses since January 2024.Full guide |
| TB test | Required for Nepali applicants, at an approved clinic in Kathmandu, before you apply. |
| After you graduate | Graduate visa: 2 years if you apply by 31 December 2026, then 18 months for bachelor's and master's graduates. |
Living in UK
Rent, food, work and weather in UK.
London costs more, and the visa knows it
The visa sets a higher living figure for London. Outside it, Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow keep rent lower, and that's where most of our UK students live.
| City | Rent | Food | Transport and phone | Total a month | In rupees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | £850 to £1,250 | £220 to £300 | £110 to £170 | £1,180 to £1,720 | Rs 2.4 to 3.5 lakh |
| Manchester | £600 to £850 | £200 to £260 | £70 to £100 | £870 to £1,210 | Rs 1.8 to 2.5 lakh |
| Birmingham | £550 to £800 | £200 to £260 | £70 to £100 | £820 to £1,160 | Rs 1.7 to 2.4 lakh |
| Leeds | £550 to £780 | £190 to £250 | £60 to £90 | £800 to £1,120 | Rs 1.6 to 2.3 lakh |
| Glasgow | £550 to £800 | £190 to £250 | £60 to £90 | £800 to £1,140 | Rs 1.6 to 2.3 lakh |
Working while you study
Up to 20 hours a week in term at degree level, and full-time in official vacations. The UK National Living Wage applies to students.
- Retail, hospitality, warehouses and campus jobs are the most common first jobs.
- A one-year master's leaves little time to work. Plan your money without relying on it.
- The Immigration Health Surcharge gives you NHS care for your whole stay.
Your eVisa replaces the old residence card. Set up your UKVI account before you fly, and keep the login: landlords and employers check it.
Jobs after study
On the Graduate visa you can take any job at any level, and no employer has to sponsor you. To stay longer you need a Skilled Worker job with a licensed employer. Health, engineering, IT and data roles have stayed in demand; general business roles are crowded.
Daily life
There are large Nepali communities in London (Woolwich, Aldershot nearby), Reading and Birmingham. Teaching is lecture plus seminar; you'll write more and read more than you did at home, and deadlines are firm.
Free counselling
Planning the UK? Get your CAS and funds right the first time.
Your credibility interview practised with a British Council-trained counsellor. You get a written plan the same day. Not useful? Walk away, no pressure.
A counsellor calls within 15 minutes
- 01A ranked shortlist built on your marks and your family’s budget
- 022 to 3 courses, each with its total cost in rupees
- 03Our commission on each option, in writing
Rather talk now? Call +977 1-5360000 or WhatsApp us.
Your timeline
Kathmandu to UK, every step dated.
For a September start, apply by March, and start your 28-day funds period by June. Median from first call to flight last year: 14 weeks.
Read each row as a split of the work: your part, our part, the papers involved, and who gets paid.
Day 1
Free call and an honest read
- You
- Share your degree, marks, work history and budget.
- We
- Tell you which universities fit, what the funds need, and whether the timing works.
- Documents
- Transcripts, passport, CV.
- Money
- Free.
Day 1, by 8 pm
Your written plan
- You
- Pick 3 to 5 universities from the shortlist.
- We
- Send each with total cost in rupees, scholarships and our commission.
- Money
- Nothing.
Weeks 1 to 3
Applications
- You
- Send transcripts, two references and your English score.
- We
- Apply and shape your personal statement around your work and goals.
- Documents
- Degree certificates, references, IELTS report, statement.
- Money
- Rs 0 to us. Application fees, if any, to the university.
Weeks 3 to 6
Offer and deposit
- You
- Accept your offer and pay the deposit.
- We
- Check the offer conditions and compare scholarships.
- Money
- Deposit (often £2,000 to £5,000) to the university.
Weeks 4 to 8
The 28-day funds period
- You
- Move the full funds into the account and leave them untouched.
- We
- Write your funds calendar: the 28 days, and the latest date you can apply.
- Documents
- Bank statements or balance letters covering the 28 days, loan letter if any.
- Money
- None, but the money must stay put.
Weeks 6 to 8
TB test and credibility interview
- You
- Get the TB test done at the Home Office-approved clinic in Kathmandu.
- We
- Run two mock credibility interviews with you before the university calls.
- Money
- TB test fee to the clinic.
Weeks 7 to 9
CAS
- You
- Send any final documents the university asks for.
- We
- Request your CAS and check every line of it before you apply.
- Documents
- CAS statement.
Weeks 8 to 10
Visa application
- You
- Attend your biometrics appointment at VFS Kathmandu.
- We
- Build the file, second check, submit online.
- Money
- £558 visa fee and £776 a year IHS to the Home Office.
About week 11
Decision and eVisa
- You
- Set up your UKVI account.
- We
- Track the decision and check your eVisa details.
- Money
- Nothing. A refused file we lodged is re-filed at no charge.
Week 14, median
Fly, and we call
- You
- NOC, forex, flights and your first month's rent.
- We
- Pre-departure briefing, then calls on day 1, week 1 and month 1.
- Money
- NOC Rs 2,000 online; flight about Rs 1.2 to 1.8 lakh.
What you'll pay, and to whom.
Our fee is a row in this table, next to the government and university fees. If it isn’t listed here, you don’t pay it.
| Fee | Amount | Paid to | When | Refundable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First call and written planOur fee | Free | Landed | Day 1 | Not applicable |
| IELTS Academic | About Rs 36,000 | British Council or IDP | Before you apply | No |
| Our service: applications, statement, CAS and visa fileOur fee | Rs 0 (the university pays us 10% to 25% of first-year tuition, shown in writing) | Landed (paid by the university) | When you enrol | Not applicable |
| Tuition deposit | Often £2,000 to £5,000 | University | After the offer | Usually, if the visa is refused (check the university's policy) |
| TB test | Set by the approved clinic | Approved clinic, Kathmandu | Before the visa | No |
| Student visa | £558 (about Rs 1.1 lakh) | UK Home Office | At application | No |
| Immigration Health Surcharge | £776 a year | UK Home Office | At application | Yes, if the visa is refused |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | Rs 2,000 | Ministry of Education | Before any tuition leaves Nepal | No |
| Flight | About Rs 1.2 to 1.8 lakh one way | Airline | After the visa | Only on a flexible fare |
The paper trail.
Gather these in this order. A second counsellor reads every page before anything is lodged.
For your applications5
- Passport
- Bachelor's transcripts and degree certificate, +2 marksheets
- Two references, one academic if you can
- IELTS or other accepted English score
- CV and a personal statement
For your funds4
- Bank statements or a balance letter covering the full 28 days
- Education loan letter from an approved lender, if you use one
- Sponsor's letter and relationship certificate, if the account isn't yours
- Proof of any deposit already paid to the university
Visa stage and before you fly4
- CAS from your university
- TB test certificate
- No Objection Certificate (NOC)
- Your UKVI account login, for the eVisa
Go deeper on each step.
Longer guides on the steps families ask about most, each checked against the official source on the date shown.
A one-year master's in the UK: what you gain, what you give up, and who it suits
Cost and time against a 2-year master's, recognition, the workload, dependants and the Graduate visa.
3 min read · Updated
Bringing your spouse or children to the UK on a student visa: who can, and the options left
Who can bring family since January 2024, the money each dependant needs, and the options if you can't.
3 min read · Updated
Cost to study in the UK from Nepal, for a one-year master's, in rupees
Tuition, living costs in and outside London, the visa, the surcharge and every one-off fee, in rupees.
4 min read · Updated
TB test for a UK visa from Nepal: the approved clinics, the fee and what to expect
The two approved clinics in Kathmandu, the fees, the day itself and when to book.
3 min read · Updated
The UK CAS and credibility interview: the questions, and how to answer from Nepal
What the pre-CAS and UKVI interviews ask, sample answers that work, and the mistakes that fail.
4 min read · Updated
The UK Graduate visa after your degree: how long, how much, and what comes after
2 years or 18 months, the fee, how to apply, and the Skilled Worker thresholds after it.
3 min read · Updated
UK intakes for Nepali students: September, January or May, and when to apply
September, January and May intakes, the timeline from Nepal for each, and which one to choose.
3 min read · Updated
UK scholarships for Nepali students: what's realistic, and how to win one
University awards, Chevening and the scholarships Nepali students can't apply for, with what each is worth.
3 min read · Updated
UK student visa from Nepal: requirements, the 28-day rule and every fee in 2026
The CAS, the 28-day funds rule in rupees, the TB test, the credibility interview and every fee.
4 min read · Updated
Working while you study in the UK: the 20-hour rule, the pay and the jobs
The 20-hour rule, the £12.71 wage, typical jobs, your NI number and tax, and what breaks the visa.
3 min read · Updated
After the visa
Your first weeks in the UK.
Your first week
Enrol, pick up your student card, sign up with a GP and a bank, and check that your eVisa shows the right course dates.
Your counsellor calls on day 1, and again after week 1, with your parents on the same updates.
Study and work, honestly
A taught master's moves fast: modules, coursework and a dissertation in 12 months. Twenty hours of work a week is the limit, not a target. Missing attendance can put your visa at risk.
After graduation
Apply for the Graduate visa from inside the UK before your student visa ends: 2 years if you apply by 31 December 2026, 18 months after that. Staying longer means a Skilled Worker job with a licensed sponsor.
We stay with you
Your counsellor stays on the file until graduation, for course changes, CAS problems or a landlord dispute. Anything that needs a UK-regulated immigration adviser, we refer.
Honest fit
Should you choose the UK?
Good fit
Choose UK if
- You have a bachelor's and want a master's in 12 months.
- You can hold the full funds for 28 days without borrowing them for a week.
- You want to work in the UK for up to 2 years after.
An honest note
Look elsewhere if
- You plan to bring a spouse on a taught master's: dependants aren't allowed.
- You need to work full-time to pay rent during term.
- Your funds would be a short-term loan parked in an account.
Most UK refusals we see are about the funds, not the student. The 28-day rule is simple and strict. We set the dates in writing before you move a rupee.
FAQ
What families ask us about UK.
How much does it cost to study in the UK from Nepal?
Year 1 of a one-year master's costs about Rs 62.7 to Rs 84 lakh on our shortlists, including tuition of £15,500 to £26,000, living money, the £558 visa and the £776 health surcharge, at the Nepal Rastra Bank rate of 18 Oct 2026.
How much bank balance is needed for a UK student visa?
Your unpaid first-year tuition plus £1,171 a month outside London or £1,529 in London, for up to 9 months, held for 28 days in a row. From 30 November 2026 the monthly figures rise to £1,203 and £1,570.
Is IELTS required for the UK?
For most universities, yes, usually 6.0 to 6.5 overall. The UK visa itself needs English at B2 level for degree courses, which your university confirms in your CAS.
Can I take my spouse to the UK on a student visa?
Only if you study a PhD, another doctorate or a research-based master's, or a government-sponsored course longer than 6 months. Taught master's students can't bring dependants.
How many hours can I work in the UK as a student?
20 hours a week in term time at degree level, and full-time in official vacations.
What is your UK visa success rate?
352 of the 386 UK files we lodged in FY 2025/26 were approved: 91.2%. Our refusals by cause are on our About page.
Still unsure?
Start here
Your UK plan, with your 28-day funds calendar, by 8 pm.
Your credibility interview practised with a British Council-trained counsellor. You get a written plan the same day. Not useful? Walk away, no pressure.
A counsellor calls within 15 minutes
- 01A ranked shortlist built on your marks and your family’s budget
- 022 to 3 courses, each with its total cost in rupees
- 03Our commission on each option, in writing
Rather talk now? Call +977 1-5360000 or WhatsApp us.
Sources, and how we wrote this
- GOV.UK: Student visa, read 19 Oct 2026
- GOV.UK: Graduate visa, read 19 Oct 2026
- GOV.UK: Student visa family members, read 19 Oct 2026
- GOV.UK: TB test for a UK visa, read 19 Oct 2026
Our own figures (files lodged, approvals, refusals, costs on our shortlists) are from our records for FY 2025/26. Rupee amounts use the Nepal Rastra Bank sell rate on the date shown. Official rules change: we recheck these sources every month and date every change. How we count our own numbers is on our About page.