Binita Tamang
NuwakottoOslo
Master's in Global Health, August 2025 intake
Came to us because Norway was "free". It wasn't. She went anyway, for a programme that matched her work in Nepal.
- Nurse
- Cost reality
- After bachelor's
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Study nursing abroad from Nepal
For most Nepali students, Australia, the UK and Finland are the realistic places to study nursing in English. Australia and the UK lead to registration in English with IELTS 7.0; Finland is cheaper but needs Finnish for the job. Last year 187 of our 201 nursing and health files were approved.
- Free counselling with a counsellor who knows nursing registration
- Our Rs 20,000 fee and every government fee in writing
- We tell you which courses lead to registration, and which don't
At a glance
Nursing
- Best routes in English
- Australia, UK
- Cheaper route
- Finland (+ Finnish)
- English for registration
- IELTS 7.0 or equal
- After +2
- Science with biology
Registration rules are set by each country's nursing regulator.
Our proof
Students who chose nursing
Prakriti Shrestha
LalitpurtoAdelaide
Master of Nursing, February 2024 intake
A 3-year gap after her nursing degree. Offer letter in 26 days, visa in 119 days from her first call.
- 3-year gap
- Nursing
- After bachelor's
Pratiksha KC
KathmandutoVantaa
Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, August 2025 intake
Wanted nursing in English. We told her Finland would need Finnish too, so she started it before she flew.
- After +2
- Nursing
- Language plan
Country by country
Where to study nursing
The question isn't only where you can study nursing in English. It's where the degree lets you register and work as a nurse. That rules some countries in and some out.
| Country | Taught in English? | Leads to registration? | Language to work | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | Yes, with the Nursing and Midwifery Board, if the course is approved | English | Bachelor of Nursing (3 years) or a 2-year master's that leads to registration. Nursing in Australia from Nepal |
| UK | Yes | Yes, with the Nursing and Midwifery Council | English | BSc (3 years) or a 2-year pre-registration MSc; no dependants on taught courses |
| Finland | Yes, at some universities of applied sciences | Yes, in Finland | Finnish | Bachelor of Health Care (Nursing), 3.5 years; lower tuition |
| Germany | Rarely | Through vocational training in German | German | Nursing is mostly a paid vocational route (Ausbildung) in German; we don't arrange it |
| Cyprus | Yes, at private universities | In Cyprus, but jobs need Greek | Greek | Cheap to study; hard to use the degree to work |
| Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium | Rarely at bachelor's level | Local language | Local language | Master's in public or global health are taught in English; they don't make you a nurse |
If you want public health or programme work rather than bedside nursing, English-taught master's in Europe open up. Sabina and Binita went that way.
Entry requirements
What you need from Nepal
- After +2: science with biology, usually with good marks in biology and English. Some universities ask for chemistry too.
- Registered nurses from Nepal: a BSc Nursing (or PCL Nursing plus experience) with Nepal Nursing Council registration and a good-standing letter.
- English: IELTS 6.5 to 7.0 for admission; the regulators in Australia and the UK need about 7.0 to register.
- Health checks: vaccinations and a police check before clinical placements.
Levels and course types
Which level fits you
- Bachelor of Nursing (3 years in Australia and the UK, 3.5 in Finland): the route after +2.
- Master's that lead to registration (about 2 years): for graduates in another field, and sometimes for nurses whose degree isn't recognised.
- Master's that don't lead to registration (leadership, education, public health): useful for careers, but they won't make you a nurse in that country. Check before you pay.
- Assessment routes for overseas nurses: if you're already registered in Nepal, Australia and the UK assess you directly, without a degree.
Registration and language
Before you can work in the field
Registration is the whole point. Australia's Nursing and Midwifery Board and the UK's Nursing and Midwifery Council set English and education standards, and only approved courses lead to registration.
English for registration is higher than for the visa: about IELTS 7.0 in Australia and the UK (the UK accepts 6.5 in writing). In Finland, you'll need Finnish to work, even if you studied in English.
Ask any consultancy which regulator approves the course, and get the answer in writing.
After study
Jobs, honestly
Registered nurses are in shortage in Australia, the UK and Finland, and graduate nurses usually find work. The first job is often in aged care or night shifts; it gets better with experience.
Jobs and Skills Australia lists registered nurses among shortage occupations (Occupation Shortage List). In Finland, Finnish at B1 or above is what separates nurses who get hospital jobs from those who stay in care homes.
Planning nursing abroad? Check the registration route first
Book your free counselling. We'll understand your goals, then explain every step and every fee, clearly. Not helpful? Walk away anytime, no pressure.
An expert will call you within 2 hours.
- An honest read of your marks, study gap, English and budget
- Which courses lead to registration, and which don't, in writing
- Every fee written down before you pay anything
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How we help
Your nursing application
Nursing files need more than a statement. We check that the course leads to registration, collect your Nepal Nursing Council documents and experience letters, plan your IELTS for the registration score, and check the clinical placement requirements before you accept an offer.
If you're already a nurse, we compare the assessment route with a degree route, in rupees, before you decide.
An honest note
This isn't the right course for you if
- You want a nursing job abroad without a high English score. Registration needs about 7.0.
- You want nursing in Germany, Norway or Sweden without learning the language.
- Your +2 wasn't in science. Most nursing bachelor's need biology.
- Someone has offered a nursing course that doesn't lead to registration as a route to a nursing job.
Questions about studying nursing abroad
Which country is best for nursing for Nepali students?
For an English-taught degree that leads to registration, Australia and the UK. Finland is cheaper but you'll need Finnish to work. The best one depends on your budget, your English and whether you're already a nurse.
Can I study nursing abroad after +2 management?
Usually not directly. Most nursing bachelor's need +2 science with biology. Some students take a bridging or foundation course first; it adds time and cost.
What IELTS score do I need for nursing?
About 6.5 to 7.0 for admission, and about 7.0 to register as a nurse in Australia or the UK (the UK accepts 6.5 in writing). Our IELTS classes run writing-focused batches.
I'm already a nurse in Nepal. Do I need to study again?
Not always. Australia and the UK assess overseas nurses directly, which can be cheaper than a degree. A degree comes with a student visa and post-study work rights, which some nurses prefer. We compare both for you.
Can I study nursing in Finland in English?
Yes, at some universities of applied sciences. To work as a nurse in Finland, you'll need Finnish. Pratiksha started Finnish before she flew.
How much does it cost to study nursing in Australia from Nepal?
About Rs 66 lakh to Rs 84 lakh for the first year, all in, before part-time income. See the Australia page for the breakdown.
Still unsure?
Get an honest read of your nursing plan, free
Book your free counselling. We'll understand your goals, then explain every step and every fee, clearly. Not helpful? Walk away anytime, no pressure.
An expert will call you within 2 hours.
- An honest read of your marks, study gap, English and budget
- Which courses lead to registration, and which don't, in writing
- Every fee written down before you pay anything
Prefer to talk now? Call +977 1-5900000 or message us on WhatsApp.
Booked
An expert will call you on within 2 hours. Keep your phone close.
Can't wait? Message us on WhatsApp