STUDY ABROAD FROM NEPAL
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Campus size, location and degree structure vary widely. Compare academic advising, student housing, health insurance and clubs. Think about your preferred learning environment as well as the institution’s name.
Courses, costs & preparation
Start early: applications may need essays, recommendations, portfolios or tests. Compare the full cost of attendance and confirmed aid. Select an appropriate accredited institution and verify it can issue the documents needed for your student visa.
Explore our course listingsYour application journey from Nepal
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Research institutions and programmes that suit your academic profile and budget.
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Prepare applications, essays, recommendations and required test results.
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Review admission and funding offers; complete the school’s financial and acceptance requirements.
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Receive and check Form I-20 for an F/M student route, and follow the SEVIS I-901 payment requirements.
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Prepare the Nepal NOC application through the Ministry’s official portal and confirm the documents and bank requirements for education payments.
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Complete DS-160 and follow the US Embassy’s current visa appointment and interview instructions. Bring the required records and explain your genuine study plan.
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After approval, follow the school’s travel, arrival and enrolment guidance.
Documents to start preparing
- Valid passport and identity details
- Academic transcripts and completion certificates
- English or other language results required by your programme
- Study history, CV and explanations for any gaps
- Offer/admission documents and payment records
- Genuine financial evidence and sponsor documents
- Translations and certified copies where requested
- Nepal NOC documents applicable to your case
- Form I-20 for the applicable student route
- SEVIS fee evidence and DS-160 confirmation
- Admission/funding letters and financial evidence
The institution and immigration authority may request additional evidence for your circumstances.
Check the official guidance
educationusa.state.gov — official guidancetravel.state.gov — official guidanceNepal Ministry: NOC applicationRequirements, fees and permitted work can change. Confirm the current rules and your offer conditions before applying or paying. Admission, scholarships and visas are not guaranteed.