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Entry requirements and information for students applying from Nepal.
Entry requirements
Use the tabs below to see the entry requirements for your chosen course.
Minimum entry requirements
| Qualification | Grade |
|---|---|
| Higher Secondary Education Board (Standard Class XII) by National Exam Board | Minimum grade of CGPA 2.5/4 or above |
If you do not see your qualifications listed or would like more information, please contact nepal@yorksj.ac.uk
English Language requirements
If English is not your first language you must show evidence of your English language competence.
For most courses, you should have IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or an equivalent qualification.
If you do not currently meet the English Language standard for your chosen course, we have a Presessional English course that can help you.
Minimum entry requirements
Entry requirements for Nepal vary by university. Please see below for further information. If you do not see your qualifications listed or would like more information, please contact nepal@yorksj.ac.uk
| Qualification | Grade |
|---|---|
| Bachelor Degree (4 years minimum) | 2:2 |
| Far Western University | 2.5 CGPA |
| Kathmandu University | 55 % or 2.3 CPGA |
| Lumbini Buddhist University | 2.7 CGPA |
| Mid-West University | 2.5 CGPA |
| Pokhara University | 2.3 CGPA |
| Purbanchal University | 2.5 CGPA |
| Tribhuvan University | 45 % |
For information about applying for a research degree, visit our Research degree pages.
English Language requirements
If English is not your first language you must show evidence of your English language competence.
For most courses, you should have IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or an equivalent qualification.
For Nepal, if you have achieved 60-65 % or a 3.0 CGPA or higher on your full undergraduate degree, we can accept a Mode of Instruction (MOI) letter to meet the English language requirement.
If you do not currently meet the English Language standard for your chosen course, we have a Presessional English course that can help you.
Minimum entry requirements
| Qualification | Grade |
|---|---|
| Higher Secondary Education Certificate (12th grade) | Minimum 2.3 GPA |
English Language requirements
If English is not your first language you must show evidence of your English language competence.
For most courses, you should have IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or an equivalent qualification.
If you do not currently meet the English Language standard for your chosen course, we have a Presessional English course that can help you.
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