The UK is regarded as a world leader in various fields of study including management, finance, information technology, science, engineering, arts etc. With a renowned educational system recognised by employers and academics worldwide, the UK attracts thousands of students from Nepal each year as it offers a student the freedom to integrate courses and subjects from different areas of studies thus, enabling a student to tailor their education to their specific career goals.
Why study in the UK
- UK universities are among the best in the world home to some of the world’s top universities.
- Excellent educational system with various course options to choose from.
- Qualifications recognized by employers and academics worldwide.
- Highest standard of teaching, learning and research.
- Courses generally shorter in duration to other countries hence reducing overall tuition and living expenses.
- Student visa based on a Point Based System of assessment.
- Two year – post study work visa (PSW) on completing course from 2021 onwards.
- Numerous work experience opportunities for students and their dependents.
- Well defined support system to help international students.
- Cultural diversity.
Qualifications Available
Diplomas
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree
Main intake is
January / February
September / October
Some institutes offer additional intakes in
April / May / November
English Language And / Or Tests Requirements
- IELTS / TOEFL / PTE or equivalent required as evidence of English language proficiency.
- IELTS / language test waiver for eligible students.
Some institutes may admit without these test scores depending on your English abilities and past scores - For Diploma courses: IELTS overall 5.0
- For Bachelor’s programs: IELTS overall 6.0
- For Master’s programs: IELTS overall 6.5 preferred
Cost Of Education
Average tuition fees: £10,000 per year
Fees are approximate values and may vary from university to university, year to year.
Dependents
If you are a spouse and/or minor child under 18 years of age, you qualify as a dependent of a student enrolled at a higher education institution on a course at level 7 or above (i.e. master’s degree) that lasts 9 months or more.
Right To Work
- University students are eligible to work20 hours per week during term, 40 hours per week duration vacations.
- Spouses of student enrolled for a Master’s program are permitted to work full time.
- Graduate Route / Post Study Work Visa permits international students enrolled from September 2020 onwards who would graduate with an undergraduate or master’s degree in the summer of 2021 or later, a TWO year permit to live and work in the UK.
PHd students would be eligible for a THREE years permit.