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Guide
Study in the UK
A short, factual guide to studying in the UK from Nepal. Visa rules change — always check the linked GOV.UK pages. Last reviewed 14 October 2026.
86
institutions listed
66
routes to choose from
4
upcoming intakes
£11,250+
published first-year tuition
Study levels
How UK study is structured
The levels of UK study, and the difference between the college that teaches you and the university that awards the degree.
Foundation & pathway routes
IY0, IY1 and Stage One/Two routes into a UK degree.
Undergraduate (Bachelor's)
Three years, or four in Scotland. Placement year optional.
Postgraduate taught (Master's)
MSc, MA and MBA — most take one year full time.
Postgraduate research (PhD)
Three to four years of supervised research, usually after a Master's.
A pathway college or study centre is not the university itself. Each profile on this site states who delivers the programme and which university awards the final degree.
Admissions
Application, offer, CAS and visa
The order is the same for almost every institution. YAP's role starts at step one — an enquiry is not an application.
01 02 Application
Your application goes to the institution with transcripts, English evidence and a personal statement.
03 Offer
The institution issues a conditional or unconditional offer. Conditions might include grades or an English test.
04 Deposit & CAS
After meeting the conditions and paying any deposit, the university issues a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
05 Student visa
You apply for the UK Student visa using your CAS, showing the required funds and English level.
06 Travel & enrolment
Arrange accommodation, travel before your course start date and enrol at the university.
Costs
Tuition and living costs
Two different sums, and only one of them is set by the university. Tuition comes from the routes listed here; the living-costs figure the visa asks you to show is set by the Home Office.
Published first-year tuition
about£11,250 – £21,000
Per academic year in pounds sterling, across the routes currently listed on YAP. The figure varies by institution and route, and is before or after any scholarship.
Living costs for the visa
A set amount per month, for up to nine months
Separate from tuition, and higher in London than elsewhere. The Home Office sets the rate and revises it, so check the current figure rather than a copy of it.
Current figures on GOV.UKBrowse universities by tuition band
English & intakes
English tests and start dates
English tests
Most institutions accept IELTS (UKVI or Academic), PTE and often Duolingo or Oxford tests. Pathway routes commonly ask for around IELTS 5.5; direct degrees around 6.0–6.5. Some institutions accept a waiver based on your Grade 12 English grade or a medium-of-instruction letter.
Intakes and start dates
The main UK intake is September, with January as the second. Some institutions add February, March, May or November starts.
See the intakes currently listed
Scholarships
Scholarships are offered by many institutions but are never automatic.
Browse published scholarshipsOfficial sources
Read the official guidance
Visa and immigration requirements are set by the UK government. YAP does not give individual immigration advice or guarantee any visa outcome. Links checked 14 October 2026.
- GOV.UKStudent visaoverview, eligibility and how to apply (opens in a new tab)
- GOV.UKMoney you need for a Student visa (opens in a new tab)
- GOV.UKKnowledge of English requirement (opens in a new tab)
- GOV.UKCheck if a university is officially recognised (opens in a new tab)
- GOV.UKRegister of licensed student sponsors (opens in a new tab)
Still working out which route fits you?
Tell us your grades, budget and preferred intake, and YAP will come back to you about the routes open to you. An enquiry is not an application.