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You can do a bachelors in Canada from Nepal by applying after +2 to a university, usually for a three or four year degree. This page explains how entry after +2 works, which English scores universities ask for, what tuition looks like on official pages, and how work and the post-graduation work permit follow. It also links to our subject guides, so you can choose a course next.
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- A bachelor's degree in Canada is the usual route after +2, and universities decide entry from your Grade 12 marks and English score.
- Each university sets its own subject and marks rules for Nepali applicants, so read the international page of every university you choose.
- The University of British Columbia asks for IELTS 6.5 overall with no part below 6.0, and other universities set their own scores.
- Co-op programs add paid work terms to a degree, and Waterloo is a well known example.
- A degree from a Canadian university has no field of study rule for the post-graduation work permit.
Can You Do a Bachelors in Canada After +2 from Nepal?
Yes, you can apply for a bachelor’s degree in Canada after +2, and most universities take students straight from Grade 12.
This guide is part of our study in Canada from Nepal series. It is a level guide, so it shows how a bachelor’s degree works. The subject guides below then take you into each course.
Arts degrees can ask for more than marks, and a bachelor of music usually involves an audition.
Some professional routes take longer than a general bachelor’s, and architecture in Canada is one example, because the licence comes after further study and training.
A bachelor’s degree is the first university degree. It usually takes three or four years, and your university sets the exact length. Some universities add paid work terms, which are called co-op.
All fees on this page are in Canadian dollars. Use our CAD to Rs forex converter to see them in rupees.
- Level: bachelor’s degree, after +2 or Grade 12.
- Length: usually three or four years, set by the university.
- English: a test such as IELTS, PTE or TOEFL, with scores set by each university.
- Work: up to 24 hours a week off campus during term, and a post-graduation work permit after you graduate.
How Do You Get Into a Bachelors in Canada After +2?
Universities look at your Grade 12 marks, your subjects and your English score.
Each university lists its rules for international applicants, and the rules differ by program. A business, science or engineering degree can ask for particular +2 subjects such as maths.
Science students often compare environmental science in Canada with a bachelor of nutrition before they choose.
The University of Northern British Columbia gives a Nepal sheet. It asks for Grade 12 with an average grade of 2.8 or higher in English, three academic subjects and an elective for general entry. Its sheet is an older version, so check the current page. You can read it on the UNBC Nepal requirements page.
Check your own grade first with our NEB GPA calculator. Then compare it with each university’s page. For papers such as transcripts, see our guide on transcripts in Nepal.
Before applying, make sure the school is on the DLI list for Canada.
What English Score Do You Need for a Bachelors in Canada?
The University of British Columbia asks for IELTS 6.5 overall with no part below 6.0, and other universities set their own scores.
UBC also accepts PTE Academic with an overall score of 65 and at least 60 in each part. For TOEFL iBT it asks for 90 overall, with minimums of 22 in reading and listening and 21 in writing and speaking, as shown on its English language competency page.
Many other universities ask for similar or slightly lower scores. Our minimum IELTS and PTE for Canada page lists the usual ranges, and the university’s own page decides.
What Does a Bachelors in Canada Cost?
International undergraduate tuition averaged about CAD 41,746 a year across Canada for 2025/2026, and each university sets its own fee.
Statistics Canada says this figure is a projection and the data are preliminary. It gives CAD 49,802 as the Ontario average, the highest of any province, in its tuition fees release. That national average is about Rs 41 lakh so check the forex converter above.
University of Waterloo
Arts, Year 1: CAD 27,010 a term, or about Rs 26 lakh a term. Computer science and data science are higher at CAD 34,597 a term. See the Waterloo fee schedule and our University of Waterloo profile.
University of Regina
International undergraduate tuition for 2026-27 runs from CAD 29,348 to CAD 34,545 for the eight month academic year, depending on program. See the Regina fee summary and our University of Regina profile.
How Much Money Do You Need to Show for the Visa?
The study permit asks you to show CAD 23,448 a year for living costs, plus your first year of tuition, outside Quebec.
Our Canada proof of funds guide explains the papers. For a full first-year budget, read our cost of studying in Canada guide. For funding help, see scholarships to study in Canada.
What Is a Co-op Bachelors in Canada?
A co-op bachelor’s mixes study terms with paid work terms in your field.
Waterloo, for example, lists co-op and regular fee schedules separately, which shows that students can choose either route in many programs. Work terms count towards your experience and can help with costs.
Ask each university whether your course has co-op, how many work terms it includes, and whether your study permit needs a co-op work permit. Co-op can make the degree longer than the usual four years.
Should You Choose a University or a College for a Bachelors?
Choose a university for a standard bachelor’s degree, and look at a college if you want a shorter, practical program.
Colleges mostly teach diplomas and certificates. Some also offer applied bachelor’s degrees. A college diploma needs an eligible field of study for the post-graduation work permit, while a degree does not have that field rule.
Read our college vs university in Canada guide to compare them. You can browse Canada colleges and Canada universities on Goreto.
Which Bachelors Subjects Can You Read About Next?
Start with the subject guide that matches your +2 stream.
For business, see the Bachelor of Business Administration, finance and accounting, economics and hospitality management.
For science and technology, see computer science, data science and artificial intelligence.
For health and care, see nursing and pharmacy. Both need a separate licence after the degree.
For people and design, see social sciences, urban planning and architecture.
Can You Work and Stay in Canada After a Bachelors?
You can work part time while you study and apply for a post-graduation work permit after you graduate, but permanent residence is not automatic.
During term, international students can generally work up to 24 hours a week off campus, as the IRCC off-campus work page explains.
The Post-Graduation Work Permit can last up to three years. A degree has no field of study rule. Read our PGWP guide for the steps.
No course leads to permanent residence on its own. See PR pathways through education in Canada for an honest plan.
When Can You Start and What Comes After a Bachelors?
Most universities start in September, and some also start in January or May.
Our Canada intakes guide explains the choices. For visa papers, read the Canada student visa requirements.
After a bachelor’s, many students continue to a master’s. Our masters in Canada guide covers that step, and the post graduate diploma guide explains the college route after a degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is usually three or four years, and the university sets the length. Co-op programs can take longer because of the work terms.
Yes. Universities take students after Grade 12. Each one sets its own marks, subject and English rules, so check the international page of every university you choose.
The University of British Columbia asks for 6.5 overall with no part below 6.0. Other universities set their own scores, so confirm on the official page.
Statistics Canada puts the 2025/2026 national average for international undergraduate tuition at about CAD 41,746 a year. Your fee depends on the university and the program.
Yes. International students can generally work up to 24 hours a week off campus during term. Confirm your own permit conditions.
No. A degree can lead to a post-graduation work permit, but permanent residence is a separate process with its own rules.
How Can Goreto Help You Apply?
Goreto counselors help you pick a university, check your marks and prepare your papers.
You can meet a counselor at our Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Chitwan, Itahari or Pokhara branch. Visit get in touch to find the nearest office.
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Fees, entry marks and rules change, so confirm each detail on the official university page before you apply.
