Are you planning to study abroad from Nepal? Depending on the course, documents, university, and other factors the process can take from a few days to up to years. Here, we have included the complete guide for students to study abroad from Nepal in 2025.
Guide: Studying Abroad from Nepal
1. Think Before You Decide
The first thing you need to do is to be clear. Make sure studying abroad is the right decision for you. Just don’t follow the trend of studying abroad. Have a clear goal in your mind and think wisely.
2. Choosing the Right Destination
Choosing the right country is one of the crucial parts. Consider the following factors while choosing the country.
- Education Quality: Research the global rankings of universities and the quality of education in your field of interest.
- Language: Make sure you are familiar with the language of the particular country. For exams, in countries like the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and others the primary language is English.
- Tuition Fee and Cost of Living: Top-tier countries like the USA, Australia, UK, and Canada have high tuition fees and cost of living as well. Depending upon your condition, you need to choose the country and universities that sweetly fits your budget.
3. Choose the Right Course at the Right University
After you decide which country you are going to study in, you need to figure out the right university where you will be pursuing your interest course. Don’t just choose an easy or uninterested course just to go abroad. Choose the course on which you want to build your career. Check the global ranking of the university and make sure your sponsor can afford the tuition fee.
4. Admission Requirement
Once you decide on the course and university, the next thing to check is the admission requirements. The requirements different from countries and universities.
- Academic Transcripts: Your academic records from previous studies.
- English Proficiency Tests: Scores from tests like TOEFL, PTE, or IELTS if English is not your first language.
- Letters of Recommendation: Typically from teachers or employers.
- Statement of Purpose (SOP): A personal essay explaining your motivations for studying abroad.
- Entrance Exams: Some programs may require standardized tests like SAT, GRE, or GMAT.
5. Apply for Scholarships
Many colleges and universities offer scholarships to deserving students. Usually, the scholarship depends upon your academic performance and scores on tests like SAT, GRE, and GMAT.
6. Prepare & Take English Tests & Other Exams
There are only a few universities that don’t require English proficiency tests (they consider your English mark in the previous grade). So, you need to prepare and take English Proficiency tests like PTE, IELTS, and TOEFL. Also, if you are applying for a scholarship, take the SAT, GRE, or GMAT depending upon the university’s requirement.
7. Student Visa Application
The student visa application process varies by country or even by university but normally has the following procedure.
- Acceptance Letter: You need an official acceptance letter from your chosen university.
- Proof of Financial Support: Evidence that you have sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses.
- NOC: Get your NOC from the Ministry of Education.
- Health Insurance: Some countries require proof of health insurance.
- Biometrics and Interview: You may need to provide biometrics and attend an interview at the embassy (or maybe via phone call).
So, that’s a typical study abroad process for Nepali students. If you want assistance during this process then you can take the help of education consultancies.
Leading Destinations for Nepali Students to Study Abroad
The study abroad destinations are determined based on your interest in the course field and various other factors. If you want affordable education then countries like Japan and South Korea stands out. However, there are scholarship opportunities in top-tier countries like the USA, Australia, the UK, Canada, and many other European countries. It depends on your +2 GPA and scores on SAT, GRE, or GMAT. According to the NOC report 2080/2081, below are the leading countries for which students have applied to get NOC from the Nepal Government.
- Japan (34,731)
- Canada (15,982)
- Australia (14,372)
- UK (13,339)
- USA (11,261)
- Republic of Korea (6,889)
- India (2,389)
How do you choose the right consultancy to study abroad from Nepal?
Choosing the right consultancy is a crucial part of applying to study abroad. If you choose some random consultancy, they will charge you unnecessarily and they even take longer time to apply. They have partnerships with limited universities or colleges and you are bound to apply to those universities only. However, leading consultancies like AECC Nepal, Education Tree Global, and Edwise Foundation have direct partnerships with top universities providing you a number of universities to choose from. So, below are the factors that you should consider while choosing the best consultancy to study abroad from Nepal:
1. Experience & Visa Success Rate
The first thing you should look for in a consultancy is experience. How long have they been in this profession, and how many students have they helped to study abroad? Also, if they disclose, inquire about their visa success record and look for a consultancy with a high visa success rate in Nepal.
2. Location
The second thing you should verify is their existence in various regions. If the consultancy has several branches in Nepal as well as locations in other nations, it is clear that it is successful.
3. Reputation
When choosing a consultancy, it is equally vital to evaluate its reputation. You should choose a consultancy that has a strong reputation and has been approved or licensed by relevant authorities, such as the Ministry of Education and ECAN. A credible consultant usually has a track record of effectively assisting students pursuing study abroad.
4. Assistance
Look for an education consultant who can assist you in finding the best country. They should also help you choose courses as well as universities or colleges. If the country has a cooperation with a high-ranking institution and provides you a solid scholarship, you can select that consultancy.
Almost every consultancy often assists its students with document preparation and visa application procedures. However, some consultancies may request that you prepare the documentation yourself. So, search for a consultancy that will assist you from the beginning to the end.