Data science courses in Nepal
Square1 Ai is an online school, registered in Sri Lanka. It runs five live data bootcamps (Data Science, Data Analyst with AI, Data Engineering with AI, Analytics Engineer and ML Engineer), each twelve weeks on Zoom with one instructor and 10 projects you keep, for US$150 (about NPR 21,400); self-paced courses such as Python for AI start at US$30. Live sessions run on weekday evenings from 5:45 PM Nepal time, with full-day sessions at weekends.
Charged in US dollars. About NPR 21,400 at the 4 October 2026 exchange rate. Self-paced courses from US$30.
What data roles pay in Nepal
Monthly base pay across Nepal, from Glassdoor (October 2026). The range is the middle half of reported salaries. Data scientist is left out: Glassdoor has only seven reported salaries for it in Nepal.
| Role | Median a month | Middle half | Train for it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine learning engineer24 salaries | NPR 62,083 | NPR 41,250 to NPR 77,500 | ML Engineer |
| Data engineer35 salaries | NPR 61,667 | NPR 41,667 to NPR 260,000 | Data Engineering with AI |
| Business analyst31 salaries | NPR 56,833 | NPR 41,667 to NPR 74,792 | Data Analyst with AI |
| Data analyst13 salaries | NPR 39,833 | NPR 32,500 to NPR 115,500 | Data Analyst with AI, Analytics Engineer |
Salaries are what employers in Nepal report paying, not what Square1 Ai students earn: the first cohorts have not graduated.
Bootcamps that fit a working week in Nepal.
Twelve weeks each, weekday evenings and weekend days, 25 spots a cohort. Reserving a seat holds the founding price.
Data science courses in Nepal, side by side
Data science courses you can take in Nepal in 2026, with their length, how they are taught and the fee each provider lists.
| Course | Length | How it is taught | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Science Training with Python, SQL, Power BI & AnalyticsSaarathi Academy | 12 weeks, 2 hours a weekday | In person in Old Baneshwor, or live online | NPR 36,750 (festival offer NPR 33,050, or NPR 29,400 online) |
| Data Science & ML with GenAI TrainingBroadway Infosys | 3 months | In person in Kathmandu, or live online | Not listed |
| Data Science & ML with Gen AI TrainingMindrisers | 3.5 months | In person in Kathmandu, or online | Not listed |
| Live data bootcamps (5 tracks)Square1 Ai | 12 weeks, about 15 hours a week | Live online, weekday evenings from 5:45 PM Nepal and weekend days | From US$150 |
Fees and lengths as each provider lists them on its own site, checked 14 October 2026. Ask the provider for the current intake before you pay.
Four ways into data science in Nepal
Each fits a different person. The right one depends on whether you need a degree, a classroom, a free start or a portfolio.
- Route 1
A degree or master's in data science
Fits when You want the maths and statistics in depth, or a degree for the long run.
Watch for Two to four years; check how much of it is hands-on with real, messy data.
- Route 2
A training institute course
Fits when You want a structured course in a classroom, with a certificate at the end.
Watch for Ask whether you finish with analyses on real data or mostly with notebooks you followed along with.
- Route 3
A free or global online course
Fits when You want to try data science before paying for anything.
Watch for Good for basics; nobody reviews your work, so you still need projects to show.
- Route 4
A live online bootcamp
Fits when You are working or freelancing and want a portfolio of analyses a hiring manager can read, taught live after office hours.
Watch for Square1 Ai's bootcamps are new: the first cohorts have not graduated, so there is no placement rate yet.
Questions people in Nepal ask about data science
Which data science course is best in Nepal?
It depends on what you need. Saarathi Academy's Data Science Training with Python, SQL, Power BI & Analytics lists NPR 36,750 for 12 weeks; the table above lists each one's length and fee. If you are working and want projects an employer can check, Square1 Ai's twelve-week live bootcamps cost US$150.
How much does a data science course cost in Nepal?
A Square1 Ai live data science bootcamp costs US$150 (about NPR 21,400) and a self-paced course starts at US$30. You pay in US dollars, so the rupee figure moves a little with the exchange rate. Other providers' fees are in the table above.
What does a data job pay in Nepal?
Glassdoor puts the median base pay for a data engineer across Nepal at NPR 61,667 a month, with the middle half between NPR 41,667 and NPR 260,000. A data analyst's median is NPR 39,833. Glassdoor has too few data scientist salaries in Nepal (seven) to quote.
Data science or data analysis: which should I start with?
If you are new to code, start with data analysis: SQL, spreadsheets and dashboards that answer a manager's question. Data science adds Python, statistics and models on top. The free skill check places you in one or the other.
Do I need to know Python before I start?
Not for the Data Analyst bootcamp. The Data Science, Data Engineering and ML Engineer bootcamps expect some Python; the self-paced Python for AI course covers what you need first.
Can I learn data science online in Nepal while working full time?
Yes. Live sessions run on weekday evenings from 5:45 PM Nepal time, with full-day sessions at weekends. The work between sessions is graded by Nova, Square1 Ai's AI tutor, whenever you submit it. Plan for about fifteen hours a week across the twelve weeks.
Will the bootcamp help me get a job or freelance work?
There is no job guarantee and no placement rate, because the first cohorts have not graduated. You leave with 10 projects a client or employer can open and run, a recorded defence of your work, and a hiring plan worked through with your instructor.
Where is Square1 Ai based?
Square 1 AI (Pvt) Ltd is registered in Sri Lanka and teaches online, so you join from anywhere in Nepal. Nepal time is a quarter of an hour ahead of Sri Lanka, so the 5:30 PM Colombo start is 5:45 PM for you.
How do I pay from Nepal?
Reserving a seat is free and takes your name, email and country. Nothing is charged until the start date is confirmed and you say yes. Payment is by card in US dollars through a Sri Lankan bank gateway, so you need a card that works for international payments, such as a dollar card; ask your bank if yours is local only.
25 spots a cohort. Hold one from Nepal.
Pick a bootcamp, reserve with your name and email, and hear the start date first. Nothing is charged until you confirm.