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Studying in Nepal

The figures that decide most applications, from official sources. Guide checked 7 November 2026.
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Money you must showA recent bank statement showing sufficient funds; at least USD 3,000 for a student, as one university lists it
Kathmandu University lists a bank statement of the latest week, and elsewhere at least USD 3,000 for a student.
Source: Kathmandu University School of Education: visa process, checked 7 November 2026
Visa feeUSD 20 a month for academic study (USD 15 Bangladesh, USD 10 Bhutan, USD 25 Maldives, free for Pakistan and Sri Lanka)
Charged monthly by the Department of Immigration; re-entry USD 20 single or USD 60 multiple. Indian nationals need no visa.
Source: Kathmandu University School of Education: visa process, checked 7 November 2026
Work while you studyNo work permission in the study visa rules we found
Budget without earnings.
Source: Kathmandu University School of Education: visa process, checked 7 November 2026
Stay after you graduateNo post-study visa found
The study visa is issued for at most a year at a time, on the Ministry of Education's recommendation.
Source: Kathmandu University School of Education: visa process, checked 7 November 2026
Visa lengthUp to one year at a time, renewed with a progress report
Issued per the Ministry's recommendation or the length of study.
Source: Kathmandu University School of Education: visa process, checked 7 November 2026