How to Apply as a Non-Degree Student
Deadline: Application as a non-degree student runs from January 1 – July 15.

To apply, as a non-degree student at CBS, you must complete the following three steps:
  1. Fill in the application form
  2. Submit the application fee
  3. Send a copy of your high school transcripts
Please note that as a non-degree student, you will not be eligible for student visa and must arrange for a visa on your own.
Also note that only a limited number of students can be admitted to the long term program. The admission process is continual and the program may fill prior to the deadline.
To proceed with your application, please follow the steps below.

Step 1 – Application Form
Click the link below to fill out the application form and submit it online. The application form consists of two parts: 1) The general application and 2) the essay. For the essay, you may consider writing it separately in a word processor and paste it into the essay portion of the application form.

Fill out the Application form here.

Step 2 – Application Fee
For Nepalese citizens the application fee is 500 rps, to be paid at the CBS office.
For international students the application fee is US $50. International students can pay the application fee online via Paypal at this button:

Or by sending a check to:
Rangjung Yeshe Institute
PO Box 21277
Kathmandu, Nepal

*Note: due to the time it takes for regular mail to reach Nepal, sending regular checks will delay your application process by 3 to 4 weeks.

Step 3 – High School Diploma
Send us a copy of your high school transcripts either (1) as a scanned pdf file, (2) in a fax, or (3) as regular mail.

*Note:  An official copy of your transcripts must be submitted at the time of registration.

Evaluation, Admission, and Notification
  1. Once all components of the application have been received, the admissions committee will review the application.
  2. Normally a decision on admission will be made within two weeks and students will be notified of the outcome via email.
  3. Successful applicants must accept or decline the admissions offer within two weeks in an email reply.
  4. To secure their place in the program, students who accept the admissions offer, must then submit full tuition for either one or two semesters, or a deposit of US $500. The remainder of the tuition will be due on the first day of classes.