Written by Chet Raj BhandariConsidering that your dream is to study in the USA and begin your academic life with good quality education at affordable tuition, Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the right place to start.
Situated in the dynamic Washington D.C. metropolitan region, NOVA provides more than 160 programs in associate degrees, certificates, and workforce development, preparing students to both get immediate jobs and transfer to the best universities in the United States.
The college offers a variety of courses to choose where business administration and engineering, IT, health sciences, and arts are good choices to pursue after +2 or a bachelor’s in Nepal.
Modern classrooms, sophisticated laboratories, libraries, and other support facilities are installed on the campuses of the college.
International students enjoy better class sizes per student, experienced faculty, and the tuition fees are affordable as opposed to four-year universities.
To Nepali students, NOVA, with its guaranteed admission deals with 40+ universities, strong cultural diversity, and excellent location around the career leaders in the world, proves to be a smart kick-off point to their studies in the US.
At Goreto Educational Consultancy, we make applying to NOVA simple and stress-free.
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If you’re ready to study in the USA from Nepal, we will assist you in selecting a proper program, filling in all paperwork, and connecting you with the opportunities that would be relevant to your objectives.
Source: https://www.nvcc.edu
| Campus Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Alexandria Campus | Alexandria, VA |
| Annandale Campus | Annandale, VA |
| Loudoun Campus | Sterling, VA |
| Manassas Campus | Manassas, VA |
| Medical Education Campus | Springfield, VA |
| Woodbridge Campus | Woodbridge, VA |
Source: https://www.nvcc.edu
Degree Levels:
Source: https://www.nvcc.edu/academics/divisions
Source: https://www.nvcc.edu/financialaid/scholarships.html
Source: https://www.nvcc.edu/academics/online/student-life
Source: https://academicinfluence.com
| Program Type | Annual Tuition (USD) | Annual Tuition (NPR)* |
|---|---|---|
| A.A., A.S., A.A.S. | $12,780 | NPR 1,698,000 |
| Certificates | $6,390 | NPR 849,000 |
| C.S.C. | $4,260 | NPR 566,000 |
*USD 1 = NPR 133 approx.
Source: https://www.nvcc.edu/admissions/tuition
| Expense Type | Monthly Cost (USD) | Monthly Cost (NPR)* |
|---|---|---|
| Shared Apartment | $700–$1,000 | NPR 93,100–133,000 |
| Private Apartment | $1,200–$1,800 | NPR 159,600–239,400 |
| Homestay | $900–$1,200 | NPR 119,700–159,600 |
*USD 1 = NPR 133 approx.
Source: https://www.nvcc.edu/international/resources
Source: https://www.nvcc.edu/library
Source: https://www.nvcc.edu/career-services
Source: https://www.nvcc.edu/career-services
| Program Type | Avg. Annual Salary (USD) | Avg. Annual Salary (NPR)* |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degrees | $38,000 | NPR 5,054,000 |
| Certificates | $40,000 | NPR 5,320,000 |
| C.S.C. | $40,000 | NPR 5,320,000 |
*USD 1 = NPR 133 approx.
Source: https://www.nvcc.edu
Source: https://www.nvcc.edu/career-services
| Intake | Semester Start | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | August | June 1 |
| Spring | January | October 1 |
| Summer | May | February 1 |
UG (Associate degrees & Certificates):
Source: https://www.nvcc.edu/admissions/apply/international
Source: https://www.nvcc.edu/admissions/apply/international
Source: https://www.nvcc.edu
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 overall |
| TOEFL iBT | 61 |
| Duolingo | 90 |
| PTE Academic | 50+ |
Source: https://www.nvcc.edu/admissions/apply/international
Source: https://www.nvcc.edu
Associate of Arts in Business Administration
Prog Code:
N/A
Duration:
2 years
Part time jobs:
Yes
PGWP eligibility:
Yes
IELTS:
6.0
TOEFL:
61+
PTE:
50+
*Note:
Transfer pathway to 4-year universities.
Associate of Science in Engineering
Prog Code:
N/A
Duration:
2 years
Part time jobs:
Yes
PGWP eligibility:
Yes
IELTS:
6.0
TOEFL:
61+
PTE:
50+
*Note:
Guaranteed transfer to Virginia Tech, GMU, UVA.
Associate of Science in Computer Science
Prog Code:
N/A
Duration:
2 years
Part time jobs:
Yes
PGWP eligibility:
Yes
IELTS:
6.0
TOEFL:
61+
PTE:
50+
*Note:
Pathway to 4-year CS programs.
Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity
Duration:
2 years
Part time jobs:
Yes
PGWP eligibility:
Yes
IELTS:
6.0
TOEFL:
61+
PTE:
50+
*Note:
Aligned with U.S. Cybersecurity agencies.
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
Duration:
2 years
Part time jobs:
Yes
PGWP eligibility:
Yes
IELTS:
6.0
TOEFL:
61+
PTE:
50+
*Note:
Prepares for NCLEX-RN exam.
Duration:
2 years
Part time jobs:
Yes
PGWP eligibility:
Yes
IELTS:
6.0
TOEFL:
61+
PTE:
50+
*Note:
Transfer pathway to pre-med and life science degrees.
Duration:
2 years
Part time jobs:
Yes
PGWP eligibility:
Yes
IELTS:
6.0
TOEFL:
61+
PTE:
50+
*Note:
Transfer to 4-year math/engineering programs.
| Type | Cost (USD/month) | Cost (NPR/month)* |
|---|---|---|
| Shared Apartment | $700–$1,000 | NPR 93,100–133,000 |
| Private Apartment | $1,200–$1,800 | NPR 159,600–239,400 |
| Homestay | $900–$1,200 | NPR 119,700–159,600 |
*USD 1 = NPR 133 approx.
Source: https://www.nvcc.edu/international/resources
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