Total cost to study in UK from Nepal
The clearest public rules of any destination here. The health surcharge comes back if you are refused. Put in your own tuition to see the figure in rupees.
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Add your own costs in rupees
First year, all in
...
- Needed up front
- Whole course
- Amount to show
- Fees lost if refused
- If the rupee falls 5%, add
This is arithmetic, not advice. Your numbers stay on your device.
Bank balance for a UK student visa
Up to 9 months of living, plus first-year fees. Official You must show GBP 1,529 a month for courses in London or GBP 1,171 elsewhere, for up to 9 months, plus up to one academic year of course fees. The money must be held for at least 28 days in a row, ending within 31 days of your application. (gov.uk, checked 2026-11-08)
With the numbers shown above, that comes to about NPR 51,47,385. This is what you show, which is not the same as what you spend.
Check this first
The health surcharge is refunded in full if your visa is refused, usually within 6 weeks. (gov.uk, checked 2026-11-08)
Check that your college holds a student sponsor licence, and what its status is. Check a college
The figures we used
| Item | Amount | If refused | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student visa application | GBP 558 | Usually not refunded | Official (gov.uk, checked 2026-11-08) |
| Immigration Health Surcharge, per year | GBP 776 | Refunded | Official (gov.uk, checked 2026-11-08) |
| NOC, in Nepal | NPR 2,000 | Not refunded | Reported (english.onlinekhabar.com, checked 2026-11-08) |
| Living, per month | GBP 1,171 | You only spend it if you go | Official (gov.uk, checked 2026-11-08) |
| Tuition, per year | GBP 15,000 | Ask the college in writing | Example |
Example number only. Replace it with the course fee on your CAS. The monthly amount you must show for the visa. Your real costs may be higher.
Rupee figures use Nepal Rastra Bank's selling rate of 2026-11-07 (nrb.org.np, checked 2026-11-08). Live rates load in the calculator.
What this does not count
- Medical checks
- English test
- Accommodation deposit
Add these under "your own costs" once you have real quotes.