International students
Everything you need before and after you arrive
Twelve guides covering the application, the visa process and the practical business of living in Nepal. Written to be read before you commit, and again in your first fortnight.
Why Nepal
What studying in Nepal offers, and who it suits.
Read guide02How to Apply
The application route from shortlist to offer.
Read guide03Admissions & Entry
Entry routes, documents and assessment.
Read guide04Student Visa
The permission you need to study, and who decides it.
Read guide05Accommodation
Hostels, shared flats and how housing is arranged.
Read guide06Cost of Living
The categories of spending to plan for.
Read guide07Healthcare
Medical cover, clinics and campus health services.
Read guide08Banking & Money
Opening an account and moving money safely.
Read guide09Getting Around
Buses, ride-hailing and inter-city travel.
Read guide10Safety & Wellbeing
Everyday precautions and where to get support.
Read guide11Culture & Etiquette
Language, customs and settling in respectfully.
Read guide12Arrival Checklist
The first fortnight, step by step.
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