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Queen's University Belfast is a QS-ranked #201 globally, UK university accepting Nepali students for September 2026 and January 2027 intakes. Postgraduate fees start at £17,000–£24,000 per year; IELTS 6.0 (5.5 each) required as standard. The UKVI 28-day bank balance is £26,539 (≈ NPR 51.8 lakhs) for study outside London. House of Admissions provides free guidance — Kathmandu and Pokhara.

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Queen's University Belfast is a QS-ranked #201 globally, UKVI-approved UK university. For Nepali students: postgraduate fees £17,000–£24,000/year, IELTS 6.0 required, 28-day bank balance £26,539 (≈ NPR 51.8 lakhs) outside London. HOA provides free application guidance at every step — no charge.

Figures verified against UK Home Office, Nepal Rastra Bank, and official university sources. Report an error

Key Facts — Queen's University Belfast

Postgraduate Fees
£17,000–£24,000per year (international)
Undergraduate Fees
£16,500–£21,000per year
IELTS Requirement
6.0 (5.5 each)standard minimum
UKVI Bank Balance
£26,539≈ NPR 51.8 lakhs — 28-day rule
QS World Rank 2026
#201globally (QS Rankings)
Location
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Founded
1845
September 2026
Intake openIntake guide
Post-Study Work
Graduate Route2 yrs (3 PhD) — no sponsor

Tuition Fees at Queen's University Belfast for International Students 2026

International student fees at Queen's University Belfast, 2026–27 entry. NPR conversions at Nepal Rastra Bank rate NPR 195/£ (nrb.org.np). Verify exact course fees on the official university website.
Programme Level Annual Fee (GBP) Approx NPR Notes
Master's / Postgraduate £17,000–£24,000 ≈ NPR 33.1 lakhs Indicative range — varies by course
Bachelor's (Undergraduate)£16,500–£21,000≈ NPR 32.2 lakhsPer academic year

HOA confirms exact fees for your chosen programme — free consultation.

Popular Courses at Queen's University Belfast for Nepali Students

  • MSc Computer Science
  • MSc Data Analytics
  • LLB Law
  • MSc Finance

Course availability changes annually. Consult the official Queen's University Belfast prospectus for the 2026–27 programme list. HOA provides free course shortlisting — book a free session.

Monthly Cost of Living near Queen's University Belfast

Accommodation
£400–£700per month
Food & Groceries
£150–£250per month
Transport
£30–£80per month
Monthly Total
£500–£750per month (est.)
Total in NPR
NPR 9.8–14.6 lakhsNRB rate NPR 195/£
Part-time Earnings
≈ £1,01720 hrs/wk × £12.71

Estimates per HESA and UCAS Cost of Living Calculator. NPR conversions at Nepal Rastra Bank reference rate (nrb.org.np). Part-time earnings at National Living Wage £12.71/hr (UK Low Pay Commission, April 2026). Full city breakdown: UK Living Costs in NPR.

28-Day Bank Balance for UK Student Visa — Queen's University Belfast

Required outside London (Belfast, Northern Ireland)

£26,539
≈ NPR 51.8 lakhs at Nepal Rastra Bank rate NPR 195/£ (nrb.org.np)

This amount — first-year tuition plus the UKVI maintenance requirement of £10,539 outside London — must be held in a UKVI-approved Nepali bank for 28 consecutive days before the visa application date, per UK Home Office Appendix Student (gov.uk/student-visa, 2026).

28-Day Rule: Funds must remain above the required threshold for 28 consecutive days ending on or before the visa application date. A single day below the threshold restarts the count. Full guide: Bank Balance for UK Student Visa.

Scholarships for Nepali Students at Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast International Award

International Excellence Award up to £3,000. Confirm current eligibility and deadlines with Queen's University Belfast's International Office or with HOA.

GREAT Nepal Scholarship — up to £10,000

UK Government-funded partial postgraduate scholarship, managed by British Council Nepal. Source: great.gov.uk, 2026. Guide: GREAT Scholarship Nepal.

Chevening Scholarship — Full Funding (tuition + living + flights)

Funded by UK FCDO. Source: chevening.org, 2026. HOA has supported 50+ Nepali Chevening scholars. Guide: Chevening for Nepal.

Commonwealth Scholarship — Full Funding

Source: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, 2026. Guide: Commonwealth Scholarship.

HOA has secured £2M+ in UK scholarships for Nepali students since 2016 (HOA internal data). All scholarship guidance is free. Full UK Scholarships directory.

IELTS, UK Student Visa and Entry Requirements

IELTS Minimum
6.0 (5.5 each)standard; check course page
Visa Route
UK Student Route Visa(formerly Tier 4, abolished Oct 2020)
CAS
Requiredafter offer accepted and deposit paid
Visa Fee (from 8 Apr 2026)
£558UK Home Office, 2026
IHS (NHS Surcharge)
£776/yearpaid upfront — UKVI, 2026
TB Test
Required — NepalIOM, Kathmandu — TB guide
NOC (MoEST)
Mandatorynoc.moest.gov.np — NPR 2,000
MOI (No IELTS)
Confirm with HOAsaves NPR 32,000+ — MOI guide

UK Student Route visa fee: £558 per person from 8 April 2026 (UK Home Office, gov.uk/student-visa, 2026), plus IHS of £776/year (immigration-health-surcharge.service.gov.uk, 2026). All Nepali students must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) through noc.moest.gov.np (MoEST, Nepal — NPR 2,000, 1–5 working days) before initiating overseas bank transfers.

Graduate Route — January 2027 Change: Graduates of Queen's University Belfast qualify for the Graduate Route visa — 2 years unrestricted UK work (3 years for PhD), no employer sponsor needed (gov.uk/graduate-visa, 2026). From 1 January 2027, bachelor's and master's graduates receive 18 months under revised Home Office rules confirmed October 2025. The Skilled Worker visa at £38,700+ salary then opens the path to ILR after 5 qualifying years.
UKVI RAG Compliance (live 1 June 2026): Universities with a visa refusal rate above 5% face mandatory CAS reductions (UKVI Sponsor Guidance, June 2026). HOA checks any university's RAG status free of charge. UKVI RAG System explained.

How to Apply to Queen's University Belfast from Nepal — 10 Steps

  1. Evaluate your profile with HOA (free)

    Book a free profile evaluation at https://houseofadmissions.com/study-in-uk/free-consultation/. HOA assesses your TU/KU/NEB grades, IELTS score, work experience, and budget against Queen's University Belfast's current entry requirements — no obligation.

  2. Shortlist courses and verify entry requirements

    Identify 2–3 programmes at Queen's University Belfast matching your qualifications and career goal. Verify IELTS requirement, tuition fee, and application deadline on the official Queen's University Belfast website — these change annually.

  3. Prepare your personal statement (SOP)

    Draft a purpose-driven SOP addressing your background, goals, and reasons for choosing Queen's University Belfast. HOA provides free SOP review — guide: https://houseofadmissions.com/study-in-uk/sop-writing/.

  4. Submit the university application

    Undergraduates: apply via UCAS (ucas.com). Postgraduates: apply through Queen's University Belfast's online portal. HOA manages the full submission at no cost.

  5. Accept your offer and pay tuition deposit

    Confirm acceptance within the specified deadline and pay any required deposit. Queen's University Belfast will then initiate CAS issuance.

  6. Obtain CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies)

    Your CAS is issued by Queen's University Belfast after deposit payment. It contains a unique 14-character reference required for your visa. Full CAS guide: https://houseofadmissions.com/study-in-uk/cas-guide/.

  7. Obtain NOC from MoEST Nepal

    Apply through noc.moest.gov.np before any overseas bank transfer. Cost: NPR 2,000; processing: 1–5 working days. NOC is mandatory for all Nepali students going abroad.

  8. Demonstrate 28-day bank balance in a UKVI-approved bank

    Hold the required funds (£10,539 outside London / £13,761 in London + first-year tuition) uninterrupted for 28 consecutive days in one of the 20 UKVI-approved Nepali banks. Full list: https://houseofadmissions.com/study-in-uk/bank-balance-uk-visa/.

  9. Submit UK Student Route visa online

    Apply at gov.uk/student-visa with: CAS, 28-day bank statements, TB test certificate (IOM Nepal, Kathmandu), NOC, passport, offer letter, and IELTS certificate. HOA audits every document before submission. Checklist: https://houseofadmissions.com/study-in-uk/documents/.

  10. Complete pre-departure preparation

    After visa approval: confirm UK accommodation, open a NatWest or Monzo account, register with an NHS GP, arrange travel insurance, and attend HOA's free pre-departure orientation. Guide: https://houseofadmissions.com/study-in-uk/pre-departure/.

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UK Intake Status as of 4 August 2026

Open January 2027 Applications open at most UK universities Limited November 2026 Open at a few universities only Closed September 2026 Main cycle closed — late places are the exception
Nepali Students Placed in UK
5,000+
UK Student Visa Success Rate
99%
UK Partner Universities
153
Scholarships Secured
£2M+
Consultation & Application
Free

Placement, visa, partner and scholarship figures are self-reported from HOA internal tracking data since 2016.

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Why Nepali Students Choose the UK for Higher Education — and HOA for Guidance

The United Kingdom is a popular higher-education destination for Nepali students. A UK bachelor’s degree typically takes three years and a taught master’s one year, which can reduce the total years of study compared with four-year systems elsewhere. Several UK universities — including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London and UCL — rank in the global top tier, and more than 40 UK institutions appear in the QS World University Rankings top 200 (QS World University Rankings). Tuition varies by course and university and is listed on each university page; House of Admissions matches each student to programmes that fit their budget and academic profile.

The UK Student Visa, governed by Appendix Student of the UK Immigration Rules, permits up to 20 hours of paid work per week during term time and full-time work during vacations (UK Home Office, gov.uk/student-visa), helping students offset living costs. The required 28-day maintenance balance is £10,539 for study outside London (≈ NPR 20.5 lakhs at NPR 195/£1) or £13,761 for London (≈ NPR 26.8 lakhs), per UK Home Office guidance. House of Admissions prepares complete visa files, with a reported 99% approval rate across applications it has supported (self-reported).

Living costs vary by city. Per HESA and UCAS estimates, students in cities such as Birmingham, Manchester and Loughborough typically budget around NPR 14–22 lakhs per year, compared with NPR 25 lakhs or more in London. Nepali graduates who studied in English at Tribhuvan University, Pokhara University, Kathmandu University or Purbanchal University can apply to 25+ UK universities via a Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter instead of IELTS — saving up to NPR 35,000 in examination and preparation costs and 2–3 months of preparation, where the chosen university accepts MOI.

After graduation, the Graduate Route grants unrestricted work with no job offer or sponsor required (UK Home Office, gov.uk/graduate-visa). Its length depends on when the Graduate Route application is filed, not on the course dates: 18 months for applications filed on or after 1 January 2027, and 2 years only for those filed on or before 31 December 2026 (PhD graduates keep 3 years either way). Because a student beginning a UK course now will file well after that cutoff, the 18-month figure is the realistic planning number. Graduate Route time does not count toward the standard 5-year Skilled Worker settlement clock; the usual path is Graduate Route → switch to the Skilled Worker visa at the £38,700 salary threshold → Indefinite Leave to Remain after five qualifying years on the Skilled Worker route.

House of Admissions has secured £2M+ in scholarships for Nepali students since 2016 (self-reported), including 50+ Chevening placements (funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office), GREAT Scholarships (£10,000 partial awards), Commonwealth Scholarships (fully funded), and university merit awards of £2,000–£10,000+. Scholarship matching is included in HOA’s free service. Schools, colleges and organisations in Nepal can offer HOA’s UK guidance to their communities through a free partnership arrangement. Two offices serve all seven provinces of Nepal: HOA Kathmandu at Putalisadak, and HOA Pokhara at Trade Mall, Chipledhunga. Book a free consultation at either office →