One-Year Master's — Total First-Year Cost (Outside London)
| Item | GBP | Approx NPR (rate: 195) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (typical range) | £12,000–£25,000 | NPR 23.4–48.75 lakhs |
| Visa fee | £558 | NPR 1.09 lakhs |
| IHS (1 year) | £776 | NPR 1.51 lakhs |
| Living costs (9 months, UKVI minimum) | £10,539 | NPR 20.5 lakhs |
| Flights (return, approx.) | £800 | NPR 1.56 lakhs |
| Total (indicative) | £24,673–£37,673 | NPR 48.1–73.4 lakhs |
Figures based on UK Home Office (gov.uk/student-visa, 2026), UKVI IHS rate (2026), and Nepal Rastra Bank reference rate (nrb.org.np).
Three-Year Bachelor's — Total Cost Estimate
A 3-year bachelor's degree multiplies most annual costs across the full duration, though the visa is typically renewed or applied for covering multiple years at once, and living costs scale per year of study. Total tuition alone for a 3-year bachelor's at HOA partner universities (£11,000–£17,500/year) ranges approximately NPR 64.4–102.4 lakhs for tuition across 3 years, before living costs and other fees.
In-London vs. Outside-London Cost Difference
Studying in London adds approximately NPR 6.3 lakhs to your first-year living cost requirement alone (£13,761 vs. £10,539 UKVI maintenance figure), before accounting for typically higher actual monthly living expenses in London compared to most other UK cities.
Costs Often Forgotten in Initial Budgeting
- NOC fee (NPR 2,000) and related MoEST processing
- TB test certificate (NPR 4,000–6,000)
- English test fee (NPR 22,000–30,000 depending on test)
- Document translation and certification costs
- Initial UK setup costs — bedding, kitchenware, SIM card, transport card