Master's By Research In the UK for Nepali Students with Dependent | 2026

If you, as a Nepali student, value a course that provides an independent research opportunity but also teaches principles and techniques of research, a Master's By Research (MRes) course in the UK is just for you. This course not only enables students to increase their research skills, this course also provides: 

• Amazing tools for research alongside their principles and techniques, which are crucial for a wide range and variety of industries, not just for scholars.
• Students with the flexibility to choose their duration for this course, which is typically 1 - 2 years. 

There are vast eligibility requirements for Nepalese students who wish to pursue a master's by research in the UK. We, Search Education Consultancy, are here to help you along the way. 

Academic Qualifications Requirement

Academic qualifications vary from university to university, so feel free to reach out to us for all of the academic requirements. But there is a similarity among all of them, such as 

• You must at least have a 2:1 (60 to 70%) degree in a related subject that you wish to pursue from a university recognized by the UK. 

Different required documents

There are some documents that are required for studying in the UK. Some of them are given below. 

• Academic Transcript and their reference (SEE, +2, bachelor's degrees, etc.),
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV),
• Research proposal of your respective field,
• Statement of purpose (SOP),
• Marriage document, if applicable,
• Child's birth certificate, if applicable,
• Others as per necessity. 

Language requirement 

IELTS (generally overall score of 6 to 7) and PTE (generally overall score of 60 to 75) are recognized by the UK universities as English proficiency tests.

The cost for a master's in research course varies from university to university, so feel free to reach out to us, Search Education Consultancy, for any enquiries. But generally, it hovers around £15,000 to £30,000, depending on the courses of your choice. 

Please remember this cost will differ not only from university to university, but also from the dependent that you have chosen to take with you.

Many universities that provide master's in research courses in the UK also provide some form of scholarship for international students, including Nepalese students. So, check the university's scholarship section for more information. 

• Imperial College London Scholarships,
• University of Birmingham Scholarships,
• University College London Scholarships,
• University of Oxford Scholarships,
• Northumbria University Scholarships,
• Coventry University Scholarships,
• Chevening Scholarships,
• Commonwealth Scholarships,
• GREAT Scholarships, etc. 

Please feel free to reach out to us for any queries regarding scholarships, loans, and grants.

Yes, you, as a Nepali student, can also bring your dependent to the UK while pursuing a master's in research course. Dependent such as 

Your partner

As per the UK government, you are allowed to bring your partner to the UK. They are even allowed to work if your course lasts longer than 9 months. Of course, limits apply. 

Your children

According to the UK government, you are allowed to bring children aged between 5-16 years. 

Please remember that bringing your dependent will increase the cost of your course. Additional cost depends on where you intend to study in the UK. Normally, they charge for

• Visa fees (roughly £490),
• NHS surcharge (roughly £1,035), and
• Living fund (roughly £680/month if you intend to live in London, or £540/£680 if you intend to live outside London). 

Yes, you, as a Nepali student, can work while taking a master's in research course in the UK, but some restriction applies. According to the UK government, 

• Any student pursuing education must not exceed 20 hours of work per week.
• Those students cannot be self-employed individuals, engaged in any business-related activity, a professional athlete, an entertainer, or a full-time worker in any field.
• Students can work full-time during holidays, depending on the university or organisation.
• Students can work full-time as an intern/apprentice in the field of their choice.

There are a vast number of universities that provide master's in research courses in the UK to Nepali students. Please feel free to reach out to us for any queries. So yeah, some are them are given below. 

• Imperial College London,
• University of Birmingham,
• University College London,
• University of Oxford,
• Northumbria University,
• Coventry University,
• And many more.

Many Nepalese students pursue many different fields in Master’s research courses in the UK. Some of the most popular fields are:

• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
• Social Sciences
• Business research
• And many more.

The admission procedures for Nepali students can be very complex, not only for master's by research courses in the UK, but also for many courses. But there are some common steps you can follow to apply to any university. 

Step 1: Choose your dream course. 

First and foremost, what you should do is research your preferred field. You should look for answers to questions, such as: 

• What course do you wish to study?
• What field in that course?
• What branch of that field?
• What subject do you wish to research? Etc. 

Step 2: Research and choose your university 

After that, you should research which universities provide said course. Choosing multiple universities is better because you can choose one that provides the most value to you. When looking for universities, you should ask questions, such as: 

• How well-known are they? Their ranking on the world stage?
• How strong is their research department?
• How strong, in terms of qualification and experience, are their supervisor?
• What does the funding for research look like?
• Are there any scholarship opportunities? Etc. 

Step 3: After choosing your universities, the next thing is choosing your supervisor. 

They will not only guide you toward your subject but also provide you with their in-depth experience and knowledge of the subject of your choosing. 

You should contact them via email and provide them with documents, including but not limited to 

• Resume/CV, 
• Strong Research Proposal,
• Strong willingness to learn, etc. 

Please contact us for any queries related to choosing your supervisor. 

Step 4: Document requirements 

A vast amount of documents is required both to apply to a university as well as to apply for a visa to the UK. Some of them are: 

• Look for “What are the eligibility requirements for Nepalese students pursuing this course?” from above, and check the point regarding documents required.
• Documents required for you to apply for the UK student visa. Documents required for your dependents. 

Reach out to us if you need any guidance. 

Step 5: Apply to the university of your choosing and receive their reply. 

Go to the respective universities’ sites and apply for admission. 

• Imperial College London Admissions,
• University of Birmingham Admissions,
• University College London Admissions,
• University of Oxford Admissions,
• Northumbria University Admissions,
• Coventry University Admissions,
• Others as necessary. 

Even if you get rejected by one university, if you apply to multiple, it should help you choose one that hasn’t turned you down. 

Step 6: Apply for a student visa to the UK. 

You can apply for a student visa to the UK. You can also apply for a dependency visa for your partner and for your children, if applicable. 

Step 7: Wait for your visa decision to come. At the same time, prepare your plan checklist for your departure and arrival in the UK. 

Step 8: If your visa decision is OK, leave for the UK. Good Luck. 

If you, as a Nepalese student, enjoy challenging yourself, performing independent research, prefer a flexible duration, and at the same time, want to learn all the principles and techniques of research, this course is for you. 

As for why you can and should choose the UK for your destination, that point is made pretty clear in our discussion regarding why the UK is one of the best, if not the best, destinations for your dreams. 

If you wish to pursue this course in the UK, please follow these rules: 

• Visit or call Search Education Consultancy for any queries regarding this course or the materials thereon.
• Follow all the instructions given by our qualified counselor.
• And then apply.