- Nepali students need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Education to study abroad legally.
- Medicine specifically requires an additional Medical Education Commission (MEC) eligibility certificate.
- NOC processing indicatively takes 3–7 working days at Sanothimi, Bhaktapur — confirm current timelines with a counsellor.
- UoC's MBBS is MQA-accredited through December 2027, with indicative full-course tuition around RM434,300.
- Recognition to practise in Nepal is governed by the Nepal Medical Council — confirm current status before enrolling.
Nepali students studying MBBS abroad, including at University of Cyberjaya (UoC), must complete two government approvals before they can legally study and pay fees overseas: the No Objection Certificate (NOC) and, for medicine specifically, the Medical Education Commission (MEC) eligibility certificate. This guide explains both, plus indicative costs, the Malaysian visa timeline, and how to apply for the 2026/27 intakes.
The NOC Process
The No Objection Certificate (NOC) is issued by Nepal's Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) and is required for any Nepali student studying abroad — it's what allows you to legally convert and transfer money out of Nepal for tuition and living costs.
- Receive your UoC offer/acceptance letter.
- Prepare your documents: academic transcripts and certificates, citizenship certificate, passport copy and financial/bank documents.
- Submit the NOC application form with the required fee (indicatively around Rs 2,000 — confirm the current figure with a counsellor) at the NOC Branch, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur.
- Processing indicatively takes about 3–7 working days once documents are complete and correct.
The MEC Eligibility Certificate
Because medicine is a regulated field, Nepali students applying for MBBS abroad need an additional eligibility certificate from the Medical Education Commission (MEC), on top of the standard NOC. Confirm the current MEC process and timeline with a counsellor before you plan your intake, as procedures for medical applicants are updated from time to time.
Recognition to Practise in Nepal
Whether you can register to practise medicine in Nepal after a UoC MBBS is governed by the Nepal Medical Council (NMC-Nepal). Confirm current recognition requirements and any licensing exam directly with the council — or ask us to walk you through the latest position — before you commit. UoC's programme is MQA-accredited through December 2027 and the medical school is WDOMS-listed, which is the baseline most councils use, but Nepal-side registration rules are set by NMC-Nepal itself.
Indicative Cost in NPR
| Item | Indicative figure |
|---|---|
| Full 5-year MBBS tuition (UoC) | ~RM434,300 (converts to a broad range depending on the exchange rate) |
| NOC application fee | ~Rs 2,000 — indicative; confirm the current figure with a counsellor |
The EMGS Student Visa
Alongside Nepal-side approvals, every international student needs a Malaysian student pass processed through EMGS. Approval typically takes 7–14 working days once your application is complete, so it fits comfortably inside a well-planned application timeline. See our EMGS student visa guide for UoC for the document checklist and step-by-step process.
How to Apply
Follow the standard UoC application process — see our how to apply to UoC guide — and start your NOC (and MEC certificate, for medicine) in parallel once you hold an offer letter, since these Nepal-side approvals run alongside, not after, the university and EMGS process. For the 2026/27 intakes, working backwards from your intended start date with all three tracks in motion is the safest way to avoid missing a window.
About Studies in Malaysia
Studies in Malaysia is an education counselling service helping Nepali students navigate the NOC, MEC certificate and UoC application together, so nothing holds up an intake.
Student counselling and admissions are managed by Boomerang International Educational Services (Australia).
Get Help With Your NOC and UoC Application Together
We guide Nepali students through the NOC, MEC certificate and UoC application in the right order, so nothing holds up your intake. Here's what happens after you enquire:
- You share your academic background and intended intake.
- A counsellor checks eligibility against UoC's current MBBS entry requirements.
- We guide you through the NOC application and, for medicine, the MEC certificate.
- We coordinate the timing so your UoC application, EMGS visa and Nepal-side approvals run in parallel.
- You decide whether to proceed — no obligation either way.
NOC and MEC processes reflect Nepal's requirements at the time of writing and can change — verify current procedures with MoEST/MEC before relying on this guide.
FAQs: MBBS at UoC for Nepali Students
Do I need an NOC?
Yes — it's required to study abroad and legally transfer fees out of Nepal, issued by the Ministry of Education at Sanothimi, Bhaktapur.
What is the MEC certificate?
An additional eligibility certificate required for medical applicants from Nepal's Medical Education Commission, on top of the standard NOC — confirm the current process with a counsellor.
How long does the NOC take?
Indicatively 3–7 working days once documents are complete and correct — confirm current timelines with a counsellor before you plan your intake.
How long does the Malaysian student visa take?
EMGS student visa approval typically takes 7–14 working days once your application is complete.
Can I practise in Nepal after graduating?
Governed by the Nepal Medical Council — confirm current recognition and licensing requirements before you commit.
- Nepal Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) — NOC process (accessed August 2026)
- Medical Education Commission (MEC), Nepal (accessed August 2026)
- Malaysian Qualifications Register (accessed August 2026)
Our counsellors coordinate the NOC, MEC certificate and UoC application together for Nepali students, so intake deadlines are never missed.
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