Are you planning to study abroad from Nepal? Depending on the course, documents, university, and other factors the process can take from a few days top up to years. Here, we have included the complete guide for students to study abroad from Nepal.
Guide: Studying Abroad from Nepal
1. Be Clear
The first thing you need to do is to be clear. Make sure studying abroad is the right decision for you. Just don’t follow the trend of studying abroad. Have a clear goal in your mind and think wisely.
2. Choosing the Right Destination
Choosing the right country is one of the crucial parts. Consider the following factors while choosing the country.
- Education Quality: Research the global rankings of universities and the quality of education in your field of interest.
- Language: Make sure you are familiar with the language of the particular country. For exams, in countries like the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and others the primary language is English.
- Tuition Fee and Cost of Living: Top-tier countries like the USA, Australia, UK, and Canada have high tuition fees and cost of living as well. Depending upon your condition, you need to choose the country and universities that sweetly fits your budget.
3. Choose the Right Course at the Right University
After you decide which country you are going to study in, you need to figure out the right university where you will be pursuing your interest course. Don’t just choose an easy or uninterested course just to go abroad. Choose the course on which you want to build your career. Check the global ranking of the university and make sure your sponsor can afford the tuition fee.
4. Admission Requirement
Once you decide on the course and university, the next thing to check is the admission requirements. The requirements different from countries and universities.
- Academic Transcripts: Your academic records from previous studies.
- English Proficiency Tests: Scores from tests like TOEFL, PTE, or IELTS if English is not your first language.
- Letters of Recommendation: Typically from teachers or employers.
- Statement of Purpose (SOP): A personal essay explaining your motivations for studying abroad.
- Entrance Exams: Some programs may require standardized tests like SAT, GRE, or GMAT.
5. Apply for Scholarships
Many colleges and universities offer scholarships to deserving students. Usually, the scholarship depends upon your academic performance and scores on tests like SAT, GRE, and GMAT.
6. Prepare & Take English Tests & Other Exams
There are only few universities who doesn’t requirement English proficiency tests (they consider your English mark in the previous grade). So, you need to prepare and take English Proficiency tests like PTE, IELTS, and TOEFL. Also, if you are applying for a scholarship, take the SAT, GRE, or GMAT depending upon the university’s requirement.
7. Student Visa Application
The student visa application process varies by country or even by university but normally has the following procedure.
- Acceptance Letter: You need an official acceptance letter from your chosen university.
- Proof of Financial Support: Evidence that you have sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses.
- NOC: Get your NOC from Ministry of Education.
- Health Insurance: Some countries require proof of health insurance.
- Biometrics and Interview: You may need to provide biometrics and attend an interview at the embassy (or maybe via phone call).
So, that’s a typical study abroad process for Nepali students. If you want assistance during this process then you can take the help of education consultancies.