Study in Australia from Nepal
World class degrees, 48 hours of work rights a fortnight, and a post study work visa of up to three years. Here is what it costs, and what Home Affairs now asks Nepali applicants to prove.
Eligibility checklist
Academic
- NEB Grade 12 GPA 2.4 and above, though most universities want 2.5 to 3.0
- Group of Eight universities ask for 3.0 and above
- Master’s: a recognised bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, GPA 2.6 to 3.0
Genuine Student (GS)
- Why this course, provider and country
- Your ties and circumstances in Nepal
- Any study gap or previous refusal, explained
Finances
- Tuition, AUD 29,710 living costs and travel
- Three months of bank statements
- Traceable source of funds
Unsure where you stand? Our visa application assistance team assesses your profile against every line above, free, before you spend a rupee.
Why study in Australia?
Work rights per fortnight
Unlimited during scheduled course breaks.
Nepali students already there
Nepal is Australia’s third largest source country.
Top courses in Australia
The fields Nepali students most often pick when they study in Australia from Nepal, chosen for graduate demand rather than ranking alone. Your course still has to follow logically from what you have already studied, or GS will flag it.
Nursing
Australia’s largest health workforce shortage. See nursing courses.
Information technology
Software, cybersecurity and data analytics.
Accounting and finance
Long standing demand, strong professional accreditation.
Engineering
Civil, mechanical and electrical, tied to infrastructure work.
Business and management
Widest choice. Pick a specialisation, not a generic MBA.
Teaching and early childhood
Persistent shortage. Usually needs IELTS 7.0.
Demand is not a visa guarantee. Occupations move on and off Australia’s skills lists, and a course chosen only for migration is a common GS refusal reason. If permanent residency is the real goal, read our General Skilled Migration guide before you enrol.
Intakes in Australia
| Intake | Course starts | Apply from Nepal by |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, main intake | Late Feb to early March | Sep to Nov, prior year |
| Semester 2 | Mid July | Apr to May |
| Third intake, limited | Sep to Nov, by provider | Apr to Jul |
February carries the widest course choice. Under Evidence Level 3, start six months out, because visa processing alone can take 4 to 12 weeks. Individual providers shift these dates, so confirm against your own university. Meet our counsellors in person at an upcoming education expo.
Your journey to Australia
- 1
Free counselling
We shortlist courses you can be approved for, not just admitted to. Book a session.
- 2
Apply and receive your offer
Most universities respond within 2 to 4 weeks. See our partner institutions.
- 3
No Objection Certificate
NPR 2,000 at noc.moest.gov.np, issued in 3 to 7 working days.
- 4
Financials and CoE
Pay your deposit and receive your Confirmation of Enrolment.
- 5
Visa lodgement
GS statement, OSHC, medicals and biometrics, then Subclass 500. We handle the file.
- 6
Pre departure briefing
Accommodation, banking, SIM and your first week sorted.
Required documents for offer letter
Academic and identity
- Transcripts and certificates, SEE through to your most recent qualification
- Character certificate from your last institution
- Migration certificate, where your board issues one
- Passport bio page and passport photographs
Supporting
- IELTS, PTE or TOEFL score report
- Statement of Purpose, written to match your GS answers
- CV plus work experience or training letters, if any
- Marriage certificate, if a partner is applying with you
Every university sets its own list. Check the provider’s page before paying any application fee, or ask us to confirm it for you.
How much money is required to study in Australia?
Budget AUD 54,000 to 84,000 for your first year. The AUD 29,710 living cost figure is what you must evidence to the Department of Home Affairs, not money you hand over.
| First year cost | AUD |
|---|---|
| Tuition, bachelor’s to master’s | 20,000 to 50,000 |
| Living costs you must evidence | 29,710 |
| Partner, if travelling with you | plus 10,394 |
| OSHC health cover | 500 to 800 |
| Student visa charge | 2,500 |
| Airfare | about 2,000 |
| Indicative total, single student | 54,000 to 84,000 |
Add NPR 2,000 for your NOC, plus test, translation and medical fees. Scholarships can cut this significantly, so start with our scholarship guidance.
Nepal is now Evidence Level 3
Home Affairs moved Nepal to its strictest evidence setting on 9 January 2026. Anyone applying to study in Australia from Nepal is affected.
- English results and full financial evidence must be lodged upfront
- Bank statements must cover three months, with source of funds proof
- Lodge three months before your course starts
Frequently asked questions
How much money is required to study in Australia from Nepal?
Can I work while studying in Australia?
What IELTS score do I need?
What is Evidence Level 3?
How much is the student visa fee in 2026?
What is the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485)?
Related Nepcoms pages
Weighing up other destinations before you commit to study in Australia from Nepal?
Official sources for the figures on this page
- Department of Home Affairs, Student visa Subclass 500Visa charge, conditions and work rights
- Department of Home Affairs, Genuine Student requirementThe GS questions and evidence expected
- Department of Home Affairs, Temporary Graduate visa Subclass 485Post study work eligibility and stay periods
- Study Australia, Australian GovernmentCourse search and student guidance
- Study Australia cost of living calculatorCity by city living cost estimates
- CRICOS course and provider registerCheck any provider is registered before you pay
- Ministry of Education, Nepal, NOC portalNo Objection Certificate applications
- Australia Awards NepalFully funded scholarships, reopening early 2027
- Destination Australia ProgramAUD 15,000 a year for regional study
Visa charges are reviewed each July and the financial capacity figure each October. Last checked 24 August 2026.