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Northumbria University is in Newcastle upon Tyne in North East England and is known for its business school, law and design courses. Newcastle is a popular student city with lower living costs than London, which helps Nepali students meet the outside-London funds rule. House of Admissions (HOA) gives free guidance from Kathmandu and Pokhara.

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Northumbria is a large university in Newcastle with well-regarded business, law and design courses. Living costs are below London and the visa uses the outside-London maintenance figure.

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Northumbria University — Guide for Nepali Students

Newcastle is a popular student city, and Northumbria pairs that with strong business and law programmes.

Northumbria University campus in Newcastle

What Is Northumbria University Like for Nepali Students?

Northumbria University is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, in the North East of England. It is well regarded for its business school, law programmes, and design and architecture courses, with a large student population and strong graduate employment outcomes in the region.

What Are the Entry Requirements and Fees at Northumbria University?

Undergraduate: NEB Grade 12 with strong relevant subject grades; IELTS 6.0 overall.

Postgraduate: Bachelor's degree, Second Class or equivalent; IELTS 6.0–6.5 overall.

Fees: Approximately £15,000–£18,000/year for postgraduate programmes.

Keep reading: How to choose a UK university · Russell Group guide · UK universities page

Key Facts — 2026

UK Visa Fee
£558 (from 8 Apr 2026)
IHS (NHS Surcharge)
£776/yearA 1-year master’s is granted ~16 months leave, so you pay £1,164 (UKVI, 2026)
Bank Balance (Outside London)
£10,539/year£1,171/month × 9 months (NPR 20.5L). From 30 Nov 2026: £1,203/month, £10,827/year
Bank Balance (London)
£13,761/year£1,529/month × 9 months (NPR 26.8L). From 30 Nov 2026: £1,570/month, £14,130/year
HOA Guidance Fee
100% Free
Part-time Earnings
≈ £1,017/month (20 hrs × £12.71)

Which maintenance figure applies to you is set by the date you submit the visa application, not your course start date. The increase is in Statement of Changes HC 584. Full breakdown in NPR →

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