Foundation pathways after +2
A foundation year prepares you for a UK degree, usually adding one year to a three-year bachelor’s.
Foundation year guideJanuary 2027 UK intake: open at many universities for selected courses — see deadlines · February 2027 open at a few universities (as of 25 October 2026) Free service
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Compare courses, understand the full costs and prepare your application with a UK-focused counsellor. Get support with scholarships, offer conditions and Student visa documents.
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House of Admissions (HOA) is a UK-only education consultancy serving students across Nepal. Our application guidance is free, with consultations in Putalisadak, Pokhara and online, and student support from the London team. New Baneshwor is coming soon. HOA Nepal is our social media name.
Know what HOA offers before you start an application.
Check adviser credentials and recommendations, not promises of admission or a visa. Read about HOA and our student service charter.
From choosing a course to preparing for departure, understand the next step and who is responsible for it.
There is no HOA registration, application processing or visa-document preparation fee. Partner universities may pay HOA commission after enrolment. Ask which recommendations involve a commission and read our conflict of interest policy. Tuition, university or UCAS application charges, government fees, tests and other third-party costs remain payable.
A shortlist built from your results, English, budget and career plan, with the reason for each choice.
Check whether you apply through UCAS or directly, prepare your own supporting information and compare scholarships against the published criteria.
Understand offer conditions, practise for interviews and organise the CAS, Nepal NOC, eligible financial evidence and any required TB test before applying.
Pre-departure guidance in Nepal, followed by accommodation search, job-search support and airport pickup arrangements through the London team. Housing, jobs and availability are not guaranteed; third-party charges apply.
The route depends on what you have finished in Nepal. Each guide gives entry requirements, typical fees and the visa money to show.
A foundation year prepares you for a UK degree, usually adding one year to a three-year bachelor’s.
Foundation year guideExplore undergraduate courses and entry requirements. Most 2027 UCAS courses have an equal-consideration deadline of 13 January 2027; some courses have earlier deadlines.
Bachelor’s degreesA one-year taught master’s, applied for directly. Many universities accept TU, KU and PU degrees and some accept an MOI letter instead of IELTS.
Master’s degreesSome courses accept an eligible HND or diploma for advanced entry. The university assesses your qualification and credits.
Top-up degreesAlready in the UK on another visa? See switching to a Student visa from inside the UK or message the London team on WhatsApp at +44 7770 988491.
A starting point, checked on 22 October 2026. Tuition and your individual circumstances are separate. See the full cost guide and confirm current rules before applying.
| What | Amount | Detail and source |
|---|---|---|
| Student visa fee | £558 | From outside the UK, since 8 April 2026. GOV.UK: Student visa |
| Immigration Health Surcharge | £776 a year | The total depends on the length of your visa, which can be longer than your course. Use the official calculation for your dates. GOV.UK: how much you pay |
| Living costs to show, outside London | £1,171 a month£10,539 for nine months | For applications made until 29 November 2026. From 30 November 2026: £1,203 a month, £10,827 GOV.UK: money you need |
| Living costs to show, London | £1,529 a month£13,761 for nine months | For applications made until 29 November 2026. From 30 November 2026: £1,570 a month, £14,130 Statement of Changes HC 584 |
| How long the money is held | 28 days | For personal cash funds, the 28-day period must end within 31 days before applying. Eligible student loans and sponsorship have different evidence requirements. Check access to funds, the financial institution and the documents required. GOV.UK: money you need |
| Graduate visa after your degree | 2 years18 months if you apply from 1 January 2027 | Three years after a PhD. The date you apply for the Graduate visa decides the length. No job offer needed. GOV.UK: Graduate visa |
| Loan or sponsorship evidence | Check eligibility | An eligible loan letter or sponsorship can support the application. A bank’s Class A status alone is not a guarantee that every loan product meets the rules. GOV.UK: financial evidence |
| Nepal NOC | Check MoEST | Confirm current documents, charges and processing arrangements with the official portal before overseas tuition payments. MoEST NOC portal · HOA NOC guide |
Status as of 25 October 2026. Deadlines differ by university and course, so confirm yours before paying a deposit.
Check current course availability and your university’s application, deposit and CAS deadlines. Allow time for documents and finances.
An option at selected universities and courses. Confirm the actual start date and application requirements before planning around it.
Selected postgraduate courses, mostly at London and specialist universities.
A broad range of courses. Most UCAS undergraduate courses have an equal-consideration deadline of 18:00 UK time on 13 January 2027; some have earlier deadlines.
Start early. Timelines depend on the course, your documents, funding and university or visa decisions; several stages can run in parallel.
Share your results, English evidence, budget and preferred start date with a counsellor in Nepal or online.
Review entry requirements, full costs and the reasons for each recommendation. Check whether UCAS or a direct application applies.
Check Nepal NOC requirements before tuition payments, arrange eligible financial evidence and confirm any TB-test requirements.
Complete offer conditions, interviews and required payments. Your university decides whether to issue a CAS.
Check current official rules, submit the application and attend biometrics where required. UKVI decides the outcome.
Attend a pre-departure briefing and ask the London team about accommodation search, job-search support and airport pickup arrangements.
HOA prepares and checks; it does not decide. Your university issues the CAS, and UK Visas and Immigration decides your visa. More detail: the UK Student visa from Nepal.
Compare the net tuition after any confirmed award. Eligibility, deadlines and conditions differ by scheme.
Look for published merit, country-specific or course awards. Check whether you need a separate application and whether the award appears in your offer.
A competitive UK government scholarship route. Check the official Nepal page for the current cycle, eligibility and deadlines.
Ask about eligibility, deadlines, award conditions and the amount left to pay. Never assume an advertised maximum scholarship is the amount you will receive.
Scholarships are decided by the awarding organisation and are not guaranteed. Explore scholarships for Nepali students
The right consultancy should explain its fees, recommendations and responsibilities clearly. Ask these questions of HOA or any other adviser.
| Ask | A good answer | HOA’s answer |
|---|---|---|
| What will I pay you? | A clear answer in writing. | No HOA registration, application processing or visa-document preparation fee. University and other third-party charges are separate. |
| Who will advise me? | A named counsellor with recognised training. | Ask for your counsellor’s name, experience and current training record. Verify individual credentials rather than assuming an organisation-wide accreditation. |
| Why these universities? | A reason for each, including options the consultancy is not paid for. | Ask how each option fits your results, budget and goals, and whether HOA receives commission. Read the commission policy. |
| Are you approved by UKVI? | Distinguish university sponsorship, adviser training and agent accreditation. | HOA does not claim UKVI accreditation. Read about agent quality and training. |
| What if something goes wrong? | A written complaints process with timescales. | Read HOA’s complaints and appeals policy and student service charter before committing. |
| Can I check your numbers? | Figures with a source and a date. | Ask for the period, sample size and supporting evidence behind any statistic. Review individual experiences and written policies as well as headline claims. |
Sunday to Friday, 9:30 AM – 6 PM, Nepal time. Saturday closed, except announced peak-season Saturdays. Consultations are also held by phone, WhatsApp and video.
Phone 01-5926568
Putalisadak office detailsFor students across Gandaki Province. Phone +977-9802857725
Pokhara office detailsFor HOA students already in the UK. By appointment; WhatsApp +44 7770 988491. No immigration advice.
London office detailsComing soon. Please confirm the opening date before visiting; Putalisadak remains available in Kathmandu.
New Baneshwor officeUse the detailed guides for course planning, documents and application requirements. Confirm current requirements with the university and official authorities.
Looking for something else? Search the guides or browse the blog.
Short answers. For your own situation, talk to a counsellor.
Compare a named adviser, written service fees, course recommendations that fit your results and budget, and a clear complaints process. Ask how the consultancy is paid and verify any training or success claims. HOA focuses exclusively on UK study and charges no registration, application processing or visa-document preparation fee. Admissions, scholarships and visas are decided by the university or UKVI, not HOA.
What to check before choosing a consultancyYes. HOA does not charge students a registration, application processing or visa-document preparation fee. HOA may receive commission from partner universities after enrolment. Tuition, university or UCAS application charges where applicable, visa fees, the health surcharge, English tests, TB tests, travel and other third-party costs are separate. Ask for your cost breakdown before paying.
University commission and your choicesHOA helps students in Nepal compare UK courses and universities, prepare applications, check scholarship options, meet offer and CAS conditions, organise documents and prepare for interviews. Support continues with pre-departure guidance and the London team. Accommodation, jobs, admission and visas are not guaranteed.
Explore HOA servicesYou show your unpaid first-year tuition plus living costs for up to nine months, with personal cash funds normally held for 28 consecutive days. For applications made until 29 November 2026 that is £1,171 a month outside London (£10,539) or £1,529 in London (£13,761). From 30 November 2026 it rises to £1,203 (£10,827) and £1,570 (£14,130). The amount and evidence depend on your circumstances. Check the official requirements before applying.
Understand the financial requirementAn eligible student loan or official financial sponsorship can be used if it meets UKVI evidence requirements. Personal cash funds normally need a 28-day history. An education loan from a Nepali bank is not automatically acceptable solely because the bank is Class A: the loan scheme, letter, amount and release conditions must meet the rules. Check the loan evidence before relying on it.
Education loan evidenceSome universities and courses accept alternative evidence, such as an eligible Medium of Instruction letter or an accepted English qualification. A waiver depends on your course, academic history and the university’s current requirements. University admission, visa English requirements and professional registration are separate checks; an MOI letter is not a universal exemption.
Check English-language optionsChoose an intake around your course availability, academic documents, English evidence, finances and preparation time. September usually offers a broad choice; January, February and May options vary by course and university. Check the course page and application, deposit and CAS deadlines separately.
Explore UK intakesTwo years if you apply for the Graduate visa by 31 December 2026, and 18 months if you apply on or after 1 January 2027. PhD graduates get three years. What counts is the date you apply, not when your course started or ended. No job offer or sponsor is needed. You must meet the eligibility requirements and apply from within the UK before your Student permission expires.
Graduate visa eligibility and datesHOA does not claim UKVI accreditation. UKVI student-sponsor licensing, individual counsellor training and the UK Agent Quality Framework are different things. Ask to see your adviser’s training record and read how HOA describes its responsibilities. A training certificate does not guarantee admission or a visa.
Agent quality and counsellor trainingNo. Universities decide admissions and scholarships; UK Visas and Immigration decides visa applications. HOA provides guidance and document support. Always check conditions in writing and treat a guaranteed outcome as a warning sign.
Yes. HOA stands for House of Admissions. HOA Nepal is the name used on its social profiles, and houseofadmissions.com is the website.
The HOA name and rebrandVisit Putalisadak in Kathmandu at 28 Ramshah Path, Putalisadak, or Pokhara at 3rd Floor, Trade Mall, Chipledhunga, Pokhara-8. Opening hours: Sunday to Friday, 9:30 AM – 6 PM, Nepal time; saturday closed, except announced peak-season Saturdays. New Baneshwor is coming soon at 2nd Floor, Kislal Bhawan, New Baneshwor-10, Kathmandu (Near Sky Bridge); confirm its opening before visiting. London student support is by appointment. You can also arrange a phone or online consultation.
Office addresses and contact detailsUpdated . Content maintained by House of Admissions. UK visa figures checked against the linked official sources on 22 October 2026. Rules and course availability change, so confirm details with your university and GOV.UK before you pay or apply.
Bring your latest results, any English test scores and a rough budget. You do not need a shortlist, and the consultation is free.