Guides & advice
Written from the counselling desk.
40 guides answering the questions Nepali students actually ask — visas, money, documents, and the parts brochures skip.
Germany
31 Aug 2026
Study in Germany from Nepal: An Honest 2026 Guide
Public vs private universities, October and April intakes, uni-assist, and who Germany genuinely suits — an honest guide for Nepali students and parents.
5 min read
South Korea
24 Aug 2026
Study in Korea from Nepal: The 2026 Guide Nobody Sugar-Coats
What it really takes to study in Korea from Nepal in 2026: March and September intakes, honest costs against the UK and Australia, and the D-2 visa.
6 min read
Advice
20 Aug 2026
How to Get NOC in Nepal: Step-by-Step Guide for 2026
A step-by-step guide on how to get NOC in Nepal — the online system, Keshar Mahal office, documents, fees, and the mistakes that delay files.
5 min read
United States
17 Aug 2026
Study in USA from Nepal: What It Actually Takes in 2026
A senior counsellor's honest guide to study in USA from Nepal — real costs, the 12–18 month timeline, intakes, and whether the USA fits your file.
6 min read
United Kingdom
10 Aug 2026
Study in UK from Nepal: Costs, Requirements and Timeline
What it actually takes to study in UK from Nepal: entry requirements, realistic first-year costs, and a month-by-month plan for the September intake.
5 min read
Australia
3 Aug 2026
Study in Australia from Nepal: The 2026 Guide
What it actually takes to study in Australia from Nepal in 2026: intakes, requirements by level, realistic first-year costs, and a working timeline.
6 min read
Canada
28 Jul 2026
Study in Canada from Nepal: The 2026 Reality Check
What studying in Canada from Nepal actually looks like in 2026 — permit caps, honest costs, intakes, and who still fits. Advice from Kathmandu counsellors.
5 min read
Australia
15 Jul 2026
Nursing in Australia for Nepali Students: A Real Guide
Entry requirements, the IELTS 7 registration rule, placement years, and regional options for nursing in Australia for Nepali students, explained honestly.
5 min read
Germany
9 Jul 2026
Blocked Account for Germany: A Guide for Nepali Students
What a Sperrkonto is, the current amount near €11,904, which provider to pick, and how Nepali students move the money legally under NRB rules.
5 min read
United Kingdom
2 Jul 2026
UK Student Visa Requirements for Nepali Students, Explained
Every UK student visa requirement for Nepali students explained: CAS, the 28-day bank rule, TB test at IOM Kathmandu, and why applications get refused.
5 min read
United States
30 Jun 2026
US Visa Interview Questions for Nepali Students: Real Answers
What officers at Maharajgunj actually ask, why memorised scripts get refused, and how to prepare for US visa interview questions for Nepali students.
5 min read
Australia
24 Jun 2026
Australia Student Visa for Nepali Students: GS & Funds
How the subclass 500 Australia student visa works for Nepali students: the Genuine Student requirement, financial evidence, OSHC, and common refusals.
5 min read
South Korea
17 Jun 2026
GKS Scholarship for Nepali Students: An Honest Breakdown
The GKS scholarship for Nepali students, without the hype: what it covers, real odds from Nepal, embassy vs university track, and a working timeline.
6 min read
United Kingdom
11 Jun 2026
UK Graduate Route Visa: What It Really Gives Nepali Students
How the UK graduate route visa works for Nepali graduates: two years of open work rights, what it does not allow, and switching to the Skilled Worker visa.
5 min read
Advice
8 Jun 2026
IELTS Preparation in Nepal: An Honest Guide for 2026
What IELTS preparation in Nepal really takes — honest band scores by country, computer vs paper tests in Kathmandu, timelines, and PTE as an option.
5 min read
Canada
5 Jun 2026
Canada Study Permit Requirements for Nepali Students
Every document Nepali students need for a Canada study permit in 2026 — LOA, provincial attestation letter, financial proof, and real timelines from Nepal.
5 min read
Canada
30 May 2026
PGWP Rules 2026: What Nepali Students Must Check First
PGWP rules 2026 explained for Nepali students — eligibility, field-of-study lists, permit length by program, and how course choice protects your work permit.
5 min read
Germany
27 May 2026
Is Education Free in Germany? The Honest Answer for Nepalis
Semester fees, the Baden-Württemberg exception, and the year of German language prep nobody budgets for — what free education in Germany really costs.
5 min read
United States
21 May 2026
Affordable Universities in USA for International Students
The honest cost picture for Nepali students: genuinely affordable universities in USA for international students, assistantships, and traps to avoid.
6 min read
United Kingdom
18 May 2026
Cost of Studying in UK from Nepal: The Real 2026 Numbers
The real cost of studying in UK from Nepal in 2026: tuition bands, IHS surcharge, London versus elsewhere, and what year one totals in Nepali rupees.
5 min read
Australia
9 May 2026
Cost of Studying in Australia from Nepal (2026 Figures)
Tuition bands, the declared living cost figure, city versus regional prices, and what the cost of studying in Australia from Nepal looks like in NPR.
5 min read
South Korea
2 May 2026
Korea Student Visa from Nepal: D-2 Documents and Timeline
How the D-2 Korea student visa from Nepal actually works: Certificate of Admission, bank balance certificate rules, the Kathmandu embassy, common delays.
5 min read
Advice
30 Apr 2026
Education Loan for Abroad Study in Nepal: A 2026 Guide
How an education loan for abroad study in Nepal actually works — property collateral, interest rates, what visa officers accept, and paperwork parents need.
5 min read
United States
25 Apr 2026
What Is I-20 for USA? Form I-20, SEVIS Fee and DS-160 Explained
What is I-20 for USA study? A counsellor explains the I-20, paying the SEVIS fee from Nepal, the DS-160, and the timeline from admission to interview.
6 min read
Canada
19 Apr 2026
GIC Canada: How Nepali Students Open One from Nepal
How Nepali students open a GIC for Canada — the current amount near C$20,635, which banks accept Nepal, NRB transfer limits, and mistakes that delay visas.
6 min read
Germany
12 Apr 2026
Germany Student Visa from Nepal: Process, Documents, Timing
How the German Embassy in Kathmandu handles student visas — appointments, the full document checklist, APS status, processing times, and why files fail.
5 min read
United Kingdom
6 Apr 2026
1 Year Masters in UK: Why Nepali Students Choose It First
How the 1 year masters in UK saves Nepali students 20 to 30 lakh over Australia or the US, what twelve months really look like, and who should avoid it.
5 min read
Australia
27 Mar 2026
Regional Australia Benefits for International Students
Extra post-study work years, migration points, and lower rent: how regional Australia benefits international students from Nepal, with real numbers.
5 min read
South Korea
19 Mar 2026
Can You Study in Korea in English? A Reality Check for Nepalis
Yes, you can study in Korea in English, at the right universities. Where real English-taught degrees exist, why basic Korean still matters, and TOPIK.
5 min read
United States
8 Mar 2026
STEM OPT Extension Explained: How It Changes the US Maths
OPT basics, the 24-month STEM OPT extension, which degrees qualify, and how three years of US work changes the finances of a master's for Nepali students.
5 min read
Advice
1 Mar 2026
SOP for Study Abroad: A Writing Guide for Nepali Students
How to write an SOP for study abroad that visa officers believe — structure that works, honest gap-year explanations, and why copied SOPs get refused.
5 min read
Germany
26 Feb 2026
German Language Requirements for Study: A1 to C1 Explained
What A1 to C1 actually mean, when English-taught programmes make sense, and how much German you need for part-time work and jobs after graduation.
5 min read
United Kingdom
20 Feb 2026
Study in UK Without IELTS from Nepal: How MOI Really Works
You can study in UK without IELTS using an MOI letter, but not everywhere. Which universities accept MOI from Nepal, and when IELTS is still the safer bet.
5 min read
Canada
14 Feb 2026
Cost of Studying in Canada for Nepali Students in 2026
The real cost of studying in Canada for Nepali students — tuition, the GIC, first-year totals in NPR, city differences, and what banks in Nepal will fund.
5 min read
Australia
8 Feb 2026
Bank Balance for Australia Student Visa from Nepal
What financial capacity really means, which funds Australia accepts, education loans against property, and the mistakes Nepali families keep making.
5 min read
South Korea
1 Feb 2026
Cost of Studying in South Korea: Real Numbers for Nepalis
The real cost of studying in South Korea for Nepali students: tuition after scholarships, dormitory vs goshiwon rent, Seoul vs Daejeon, part-time pay.
6 min read
United States
29 Jan 2026
Is GRE Required for MS in USA? Test Rules for Nepali Students
Is GRE required for MS in USA? A Kathmandu counsellor explains test-optional reality, when GRE and SAT still help a Nepali file, and how to plan tests.
5 min read
United Kingdom
22 Jan 2026
Pre CAS Interview Questions UK Universities Ask Nepali Students
The pre CAS interview questions UK universities ask Nepali applicants, what a strong answer sounds like, and the common ways students fail this last check.
5 min read
Australia
12 Jan 2026
Australia Intakes 2026: Which One Fits Your Timeline?
February, July and November Australia intakes 2026 compared, with backward timelines for tests, offers and visas, for +2 and bachelor's graduates.
5 min read
Canada
8 Jan 2026
College vs University in Canada: Which Is Smarter for You?
College vs university in Canada, explained honestly for Nepali students — cost, credential value, PGWP effects, PR chances, and when a diploma wins.
6 min read
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