Anushka Karki
KathmandutoLondon
MSc Data Science, September 2025 intake
Her parents were ready to say no because of the cost. Seeing every pound written down is what changed their minds.
- Parents paying
- No gap
- After bachelor's
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Study in the UK from Nepal
A one-year master's in the UK costs about Rs 55 lakh to Rs 85 lakh all in, depending on the city. You need a CAS from the university, funds held for 28 days, a TB test in Kathmandu and usually IELTS 6.5. Last year 153 of our 168 UK visa files were approved. Most students fly 3 to 5 months after the first call.
- Free first counselling with a UK counsellor
- Our Rs 20,000 fee and every government fee in writing
- Licensed education consultancy in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu
At a glance
Study in the UK
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- One-year master's
- Rs 55 to 85 lakh
- Funds outside London
- £1,171 a month
- Work in term
- 20 hrs 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.
- students we have placed in the UK since 2014
- 1,642
- of our the UK visa files approved in FY 2025/26: 153 of 168
- 91.1%
- universities and colleges in the UK we work with directly
- 41
Our own figures for FY 2025/26 (Shrawan 2082 to Asar 2083). Every number is from our files, not an estimate.
Our proof
Students who went to the UK with us
Different marks, gaps and budgets. Each one starts the same way: a free call and an honest read of the file.
Nischal Tamang
MakwanpurtoManchester
MSc International Business, January 2026 intake
Refused in August 2025 because his funds were 2 days short of 28. Approved 3 weeks after we re-lodged.
- Refused before
- Funds rule
- After bachelor's
Sabina Gurung
PokharatoLeeds
MSc Public Health, September 2025 intake
Wanted to take her husband on a taught master's. We told her the rule on the first call. She went, and planned around it.
- Married
- 4 years' work
- After bachelor's
The essentials
UK: cost, entry and work rules
The UK's big advantage is time. Most master's take one year, so you pay one year of rent and start working sooner. The degree is recognised everywhere, and the Graduate visa gives you time to find a job afterwards.
The trade-offs: tuition is high, family members can't come with you on a taught master's, and the funds rule is strict about dates. Most UK refusals we see from other agents are about money held for the wrong number of days.
The table has the numbers. The process section shows what each costs and when.
| Tuition | £14,000 to £25,000 a year for most master's and bachelor's (about Rs 28.4 lakh to Rs 50.7 lakh). London and medicine cost more. |
|---|---|
| Living funds for the visa | £1,171 a month outside London or £1,529 in London, for up to 9 months, held for 28 days in a row. Rising to £1,203 and £1,570 for applications from 30 November 2026. gov.uk |
| One-year master's | About Rs 55 lakh to Rs 85 lakh all in: tuition, living costs, the £558 visa fee, the health surcharge and your flight. |
| Marks after +2 | Usually 60% to 75% (or GPA 2.8 to 3.4) for direct entry to a bachelor's. Lower, and a one-year foundation course comes first. |
| Marks after a bachelor's | Usually 50% to 60%, or CGPA 2.5 to 3.0, for a master's. Some universities accept less with work experience. |
| Study gap | No official limit. Universities and the visa officer want the gap explained, with evidence. |
| English score | IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 overall for most courses (UKVI IELTS for foundation and pre-sessional courses). Some universities accept their own test or an interview. |
| Intakes | September is the main one. January at many universities; a few start in May. |
| Work while studying | 20 hours a week in term at degree level, full-time in official vacations. |
| Stay after study | Graduate visa: 2 years if you apply by 31 December 2026, 18 months after that. 3 years after a PhD. |
| Family | Partners and children can only come with you on postgraduate research courses (such as a PhD), not on a taught master's. |
Living in UK
Money, work and daily life in the UK
Cost of living, city by city
A student sharing a house typically spends this in a month in 2026. London rent is in a different league; most of our students study outside it.
| City | Rent (shared) | Food | Transport and phone | Total a month | In rupees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | £850 to 1,150 | £250 to 320 | £170 to 210 | £1,300 to 1,700 | Rs 2.6 to 3.5 lakh |
| Manchester | £550 to 750 | £230 to 300 | £120 to 160 | £950 to 1,250 | Rs 1.9 to 2.5 lakh |
| Birmingham | £520 to 720 | £230 to 300 | £110 to 150 | £900 to 1,200 | Rs 1.8 to 2.4 lakh |
| Leeds | £480 to 680 | £220 to 290 | £110 to 150 | £850 to 1,150 | Rs 1.7 to 2.3 lakh |
Part-time jobs
At degree level you can work 20 hours a week in term and full-time in official vacations. The National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over is £12.71 an hour from 1 April 2026 (gov.uk).
Our students usually find work in 3 to 10 weeks: retail, supermarkets, care homes, warehouses, restaurants and university jobs. At 20 hours a week that's about £1,100 a month before tax, which covers most of your living costs outside London.
A one-year master's has short vacations and a dissertation over the summer, so you'll work fewer full-time weeks than you think. Plan to pay tuition from home. Working more than 20 hours in a term week breaks your visa conditions.
Jobs after study
The Graduate visa lets you work in any job, without a sponsor, for 2 years if you apply by 31 December 2026 and 18 months after that. It's time to get experience, not a route to settlement on its own.
To stay longer you'll usually need an employer to sponsor you on a Skilled Worker visa, and the salary thresholds rose sharply in 2024 and 2025. Health and care, engineering, IT and finance are where our graduates have found sponsors; business and management graduates find it hardest.
Culture and daily life
The UK has an old, settled Nepali community, much of it built around Gurkha families in Aldershot, Farnborough, Reading and Ashford, and Nepali students are in every big university city. Nepali shops and restaurants are easy to find.
Teaching is independent: fewer class hours, more reading and essays, and strict rules on plagiarism and attendance. Winters are dark by 4 pm. The weather is mild but grey, and the NHS covers your healthcare once you've paid the surcharge.
Planning the UK? Get your CAS and visa file right the first time
Book your free counselling. We'll understand your goals, then explain every step and every fee, clearly. Not helpful? Walk away anytime, no pressure.
Our UK counsellor will call you within 2 hours.
- An honest read of your marks, study gap, English and budget
- Your 28-day funds and credibility interview checked with a UK counsellor
- Every fee written down before you pay anything
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The process
Every step to the UK, with every fee
From first call to flight usually takes 3 to 5 months for the UK. The CAS and the 28-day funds rule decide the timing more than anything else. Get the money into the account early, and leave it alone.
Each step says what you do, what we do, the documents and what you pay, to whom.
Week 0
Free counselling and profile check
- You
- Share your marksheets, passport, any English score and your budget.
- We
- Tell you honestly which courses fit, whether your money can meet the 28-day rule, and whether now is the right time.
- Documents
- Transcripts, passport, English score if you have one.
- Money
- Free.
Week 1
Your shortlist, in writing
- You
- Choose and tell us what matters most: cost, city or ranking.
- We
- Send 2 to 3 courses with full cost, city living costs, entry rules and the CAS deposit each university asks.
- Money
- Nothing yet.
Weeks 1 to 6
English test
- You
- Sit IELTS or the test the university accepts. Aim for 6.5 with no band below 6.0.
- We
- Book you into our IELTS classes if you want them.
- Money
- IELTS Rs 36,000 (UKVI IELTS about Rs 36,400), to the test centre.
Week 2
Contract and applications
- You
- Sign our written contract and write your statement with us.
- We
- Apply through the university portal or UCAS and check every page.
- Documents
- Academic documents, CV, references, statement.
- Money
- Our fee: Rs 20,000 per application file, by bank.
Weeks 3 to 8
Offer and university interview
- You
- Do the interview, meet any conditions on the offer.
- We
- Prepare you for the university's pre-CAS interview: why this course, why the UK, how you'll pay.
- Money
- Nothing at this step.
Weeks 4 to 9
Funds held for 28 days
- You
- Put the full amount in the account (yours or a parent's) and don't touch it for 28 days.
- We
- Count the days with you, check the bank letter's wording and verify it with the bank.
- Documents
- Bank statement or letter, education loan letter, relationship certificate if the account is a parent's.
- Money
- Bank charges only.
Weeks 7 to 10
Deposit, NOC and CAS
- You
- Apply for your NOC, then pay the deposit the university asks.
- We
- Check every detail on your CAS (passport number, course dates, fees paid) before you use it.
- Money
- NOC Rs 2,000 to the Ministry of Education. Tuition deposit to the university.
Weeks 8 to 11
TB test and visa application
- You
- Take the TB test at the approved clinic in Kathmandu, then give biometrics at VFS.
- We
- Fill the visa form with you, have a second officer check the file, and prepare you for a possible credibility interview.
- Money
- Visa fee £558 (about Rs 1.13 lakh) and the health surcharge, to the UK Government. TB test fee to the clinic.
Weeks 11 to 14
Decision
- You
- Don't book a flight until the vignette is in your passport.
- We
- Track the application and explain the decision with you.
- Money
- If the visa is refused, Rs 10,000 of our fee comes back, unless information was hidden from us.
2 weeks before you fly
Pre-departure
- You
- Book the flight, arrange housing, buy foreign exchange for the first months.
- We
- Brief you on the 20-hour rule, your BRP or eVisa, opening a bank account and your first week.
- Money
- Flight about Rs 1 lakh to 1.5 lakh one way.
First week in the UK
You land, and we check in
- You
- Enrol, register with a GP, open a bank account.
- We
- Call you within 7 days of landing.
Every fee, in order
Our fee sits in the same table as every government and university fee, so nothing turns up later.
| Fee | Amount | Paid to | When | Refundable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First counsellingOur fee | Free | Prasthan Education | Week 0 | Not applicable |
| IELTS (or UKVI IELTS) | Rs 36,000 (UKVI about Rs 36,400) | IDP or British Council | Before you apply | No |
| Application file (our fee)Our fee | Rs 20,000 per file | Prasthan Education, by bank | When you sign the contract | Rs 10,000 back if the visa is refused, unless information was hidden from us |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | Rs 2,000 | Ministry of Education, Science and Technology | Before paying the deposit | No |
| Tuition deposit for the CAS | Usually £2,000 to £8,000 | University | Before the CAS | Most universities refund it if the visa is refused; check their written policy |
| TB test | Set by the approved clinic; we give you the current figure | Approved clinic in Kathmandu | Before the visa application | No |
| Student visa | £558 (about Rs 1.13 lakh) | UK Government | With the application | No |
| Immigration Health Surcharge | £776 a year; about £1,164 for a one-year master's | UK Government | With the application | Yes, if the visa is refused |
| Flight | About Rs 1 lakh to 1.5 lakh one way | Airline | After the visa | Depends on the ticket |
Documents checklist
What to collect, stage by stage. We check every page before it goes anywhere.
For your applications5
- Passport
- SEE, +2 and bachelor's marksheets, transcripts and certificates
- IELTS or other English test result
- CV, 2 references (academic or work)
- Your personal statement, written with us
For your funds (the 28-day rule)3
- Bank statement or bank letter showing the money held for 28 days in a row, dated within 31 days of your application
- Education loan letter from a regulated bank, if you use one
- Birth or relationship certificate and a parent's consent letter, if the account is a parent's
For the visa and departure5
- CAS from the university
- TB test certificate from the approved clinic
- No Objection Certificate (NOC)
- ATAS certificate, only for some science and engineering master's
- Passport photos and biometrics appointment
Plan each step in detail
Each step above has its own guide, written by a counsellor and checked against the official source.
Visas
Can you take your husband, wife or children to the UK on a student visa?
Only research students, such as PhD students, can bring a spouse or children to the UK. The rule, £680 a month per dependant, and options on a taught master's.
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Money
How much it costs to study in the UK from Nepal
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Visas
How to get a UK student visa from Nepal
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Money
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What happens after
After you land in the UK
Your first week
Collect or activate your immigration status (most students now get an eVisa), enrol at the university, register with a GP, open a bank account and get a UK SIM. Freshers' week is when most students find their friends and their first job leads.
Your counsellor calls you within 7 days of landing to check on housing, enrolment and money.
Work and study, honestly
A one-year master's moves fast: 2 teaching terms and a dissertation. Students who take 20 hours of work in the first term often fall behind on the first assignments. Treat the first 6 weeks as study weeks. Attendance is monitored, and the university reports students who stop attending.
After graduation
The Graduate visa gives you 2 years if you apply by 31 December 2026, 18 months after that, to work in any job. To stay on after it, most graduates need an employer to sponsor them on a Skilled Worker visa, which comes with salary rules. Some of our graduates have made that move; many come home or go elsewhere with UK experience. Pick a course you'd value either way.
Our support after you land
The same counsellor stays with you until you graduate: changing accommodation, a resit, extending a deadline, or planning the Graduate visa application.
Be honest with yourself
Is the UK right for you?
Good fit
UK is a good fit if
- You want a master's in one year and to start working sooner.
- Your family can hold the full amount in the bank for 28 days without touching it.
- Your marks and English are solid (around 55% or more, IELTS 6.5).
- You're planning to go alone; a taught master's doesn't allow family to join you.
An honest note
UK is not the right choice if
- You want to bring your husband, wife or children on a taught master's. The rules don't allow it.
- Your money will only be in the account for a few days. The 28-day rule is checked line by line.
- You're counting on a UK job paying enough for sponsorship straight after a business degree.
- You were refused before and want to re-apply without fixing the reason. We'll fix it first.
A refusal is a file problem, not a fate. Most UK refusals have a written reason, and re-applying without fixing it is how students get refused twice. Before any re-application, we write down exactly why the first one failed, and fix that first. Nischal's story shows how.
Questions about studying in the UK
How much does it cost to study in the UK from Nepal?
A one-year master's costs about Rs 55 lakh to Rs 85 lakh all in: tuition of £14,000 to £25,000, living costs, the £558 visa fee, the health surcharge (about £1,164 for a one-year master's) and your flight. That's at Rs 202.99 per GBP (18 October 2026).
How much bank balance do I need for a UK student visa?
Your unpaid first-year tuition plus living costs: £1,171 a month outside London or £1,529 in London, for up to 9 months. The money must be held for 28 days in a row, ending within 31 days of your application.
For applications from 30 November 2026 the living amounts rise to £1,203 and £1,570. Check the current figure on gov.uk.
Can I take my spouse to the UK on a student visa?
Only if you're on a postgraduate research course, such as a PhD. Since January 2024, students on taught master's courses can't bring dependants. We tell every student this on the first call.
Do I need IELTS for the UK?
Most universities ask for IELTS 6.0 to 6.5, or another test they accept. Some accept their own online test or an interview for students with strong English from school. Foundation and pre-sessional courses need UKVI IELTS. Our IELTS classes run every second Sunday.
What is a CAS and when do I get it?
A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies is the reference number your university gives you once you've met the offer conditions, passed its interview and paid the deposit. You need it to apply for the visa. Check every detail on it before you use it; mistakes cause refusals.
Is the UK Graduate visa still 2 years?
Yes, if you apply by 31 December 2026. Applications after that get 18 months for bachelor's and master's graduates. PhD graduates get 3 years. Check gov.uk for the current rule.
Why do UK student visas get refused for Nepali students?
In the files we've fixed: money not held for the full 28 days, bank letters missing details the rules require, CAS details that didn't match, and credibility interviews where the student couldn't explain the course or the cost.
Our UK approval rate was 91.1% in FY 2025/26: 153 of 168 files.
Can I work full-time in the UK as a student?
Only in official vacations. During term, degree-level students can work 20 hours a week. Breaking that limit can lead to your visa being cancelled.
Still unsure?
Get an honest read of your UK file, 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.
Our UK counsellor will call you within 2 hours.
- An honest read of your marks, study gap, English and budget
- Your 28-day funds and credibility interview checked with a UK counsellor
- 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