UK Student Visa Requirements for Nepalese Students: A Complete Checklist
The United Kingdom offers world-renowned academic degrees that can often be completed in a shorter duration (3 years for Bachelors, 1 year for Masters), making it a highly cost-effective option for Nepalese students.
To apply for a UK Student Visa (under the Student Route), you must accumulate 70 points on the points-based immigration system. Here is a step-by-step checklist to help you secure your visa.
The 70-Point Requirement Breakdown
- Course Requirement (50 points): Granted when you receive a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from a licensed student sponsor.
- Financial Requirement (10 points): Granted when you show you have enough money to pay for your course and support yourself.
- English Language Requirement (10 points): Granted by proving you meet the English proficiency level required for your course.
Step 1: Get Your CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies)
Your CAS is a digital document generated by your university. To secure it, you must:
1. Submit your academic certificates and English test scores (IELTS/PTE).
2. Pass the university’s internal credibility interview (if required).
3. Pay the tuition deposit specified in your conditional offer.
Step 2: Pass the English Proficiency Test
You must prove your English ability. UK universities accept:
- IELTS Academic / UKVI IELTS: Typically 6.0 overall for undergraduate and 6.5 for postgraduate.
- PTE Academic / PTE Home: Widely accepted by most UK institutions.
Step 3: Tuberculosis (TB) Test
Nepalese students must undergo a TB test at an approved clinic (such as the IOM clinic in Kathmandu) and submit the certificate with their visa application.
Step 4: Show Proof of Funds
You must prove you have enough money to cover your remaining tuition fees and living expenses for up to 9 months:
- Inner London: £1,334 per month (£12,006 total for 9 months).
- Outer London / Rest of UK: £1,023 per month (£9,207 total for 9 months).
*Crucial Rule: The funds must have been held in a bank account (belonging to you or your parents) for a consecutive period of 28 days ending no earlier than 31 days before your visa application date.*
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