Study in Nepal

Who this applies to

Students at Nepali universities. Nepali + English (English common in HE, esp. medicine/engineering). Public + community + private affiliated campuses.

Governing authority

Ministry of Education, Science and Technology; University Grants Commission (UGC) Nepal.

Degree system

Bachelor 3–4 yrs (medicine/engineering longer) · Master · MPhil/PhD. British-derived AFFILIATING model — universities affiliate hundreds-to-1,000+ colleges (Tribhuvan ~1,053).

Admission

How

Institution/faculty entrance examinations (e.g. IOM/IOE entrance for medicine/engineering); +2/A-Level for entry; international students apply directly.

Language

Nepali (English in most professional/HE programs).

Tuition

Public

Low/subsidized at constituent campuses.

Private

Affiliated private colleges fee-paying.

Note

Major destination for affordable medical (MBBS) & engineering education; large student outflow abroad too.

Student visa & residence permit

Student visa for non-nationals.

Scholarships

Government & UGC; institutional.

Sources & references

• universities — https://ugcnepal.edu.np/pages/university-7/ (2026-06-12)
• TU scale — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tribhuvan_University (2026-06-12)