Thousands of Nepalese students fly to study in Australia from Nepal as their choice of education destination. Over the last two decades, Australia has become a famous study abroad destination for students from Nepal. Australia offers an excellent education system with many opportunities for students pursuing higher studies.

Australian degrees are globally recognized, and Australian universities offer various courses students can choose from. Australian universities also provide an excellent environment for research and development. In addition, there are plenty of job opportunities available after graduation.

Why study in Australia?

Australia is ranked as one of the best countries to live in, which has good infrastructure, a stable economy, safe cities, quality healthcare facilities, and friendly people. Australia is also known for its multicultural society, offering a rich cultural diversity.

Also, Australian education institutes are globally recognized and offer quality education for overseas students. To cover living expenses, international students can work while they study. Full-time international students can work up to 20 hours per week and full-time during the semester break.

Australian Education System

43 Australian universities have at least one main campus in each state or territory. International students can choose from more than 1,200 institutions and 22,000 courses to study.

Although the Australian education system is divided into five distinct tiers, Nepalese students can enroll in Australian education institutions only after completing 12 years of the high school program.

Nepalese students can enroll in Vocational Courses or Universities in their choice of subject. University offers the highest level of education, whereas Vocational Education and Training(VET) offers practical skills required for industrial purposes.

The Australian government has clear guidelines for the education system and is called the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). It is a standardized system that makes understanding the qualification system easier to follow for Nepalese students. With the guidelines set by AQF, international students find it easy to understand their education level and pursue their career paths based on their academic achievements. The list of qualifications based on AQF is listed below:

AQF Level	Qualifications
Level 1	Certificate I
Level 2	Certificate II
Level 3	Certificate III
Level 4	Certificate IV
Level 5	Diploma
Level 6	Advanced Diploma Associate Degree
Level 7	Bachelor’s Degree
Level 8	Bachelor honours degree Vocational graduate certificate Vocational graduate diploma Graduate certificate Graduate diploma
Level 9	Masters degree
Level 10	Doctoral Degree

Admission to Australian education Institutions

Nepalese students must fulfill specific criteria to enroll in Australian Education Institutions.

As an International student, one must complete the academic and financial requirements to be accepted into a university or college. Universities/colleges have a pre-defined set of admission requirements for students of Nepal, in which English language proficiency is a must.

In addition, students must present proof of funds through financial documents. These financial documents assure educational institutions that the student can afford the standard of living and pay for their annual tuition fees.

Academic Requirements

Coming from a Non-English-speaking world, a student from Nepal needs to prove their proficiency in English to Australian education providers. These students appear for international standard language tests for English, such as IELTS and PTE. Only a handful of universities accept TOEFL scores for English language proficiency.

Apart from English proficiency, students must produce at least a high school graduation certificate to enroll in undergraduate courses. Students with a Bachelor’s degree or higher can enroll in postgraduate studies.

Higher academic study better the chance of post-study work in Australia. Completing studies at a university level as a postgraduate student ensures better opportunities for a post-study work visa. However, a post-study work visa is not granted only based on higher academic standards.

Financial Requirements

Australia offers affordable study experience, but full-time International students must fulfill the requirement of financial stability in the Australian Institutions they enroll in. The students must meet living costs and accommodation costs during their academic studies.

Intakes in Australia

Australia offers two different intakes, namely February intake and July intake. However, some universities offer multiple intakes in September & November too.

We have listed the intakes and their deadline for ease:

Intakes	Deadline
February intake (Semester I)	October-November
July intake (Semester II)	April-May

Normally in Nepal, high school students graduate in September but start preparing for the English proficiency test beforehand to ease the admission application process. Once the results are published students normally start preparing the financial documents as well as other required documents. Professional counselors from Studyzet can help you get prepared in your every step to not miss the February intake.

Cost of studying in Australia

Your application and financial planning should include knowing the average cost of living and studying in Australia. It is very important to have funds to cover the expenses and costs of your travel to and from Australia. The proof of fund can be:

• deposits of money from a financial institution
• government loans or loans from a financial institution
• scholarships or similar financial support

You can alternatively provide evidence that your parents or your partner’s annual income were at least AUD$62,222 in the 12 months before you apply. (source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au)

The table below provides a rough guideline for the cost of various qualifications for international students in Australia.

Level of Education	Estimated Annual Cost in Australian Dollars (AUD)
English Language Studies	Around $300 per week depending on course length
Vocational Education and Training (Certificates I to IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma)	$4,000 to $22,000
Undergraduate Bachelor Degree	$20,000 to $45,000*
Postgraduate Masters Degree	$22,000 to $50,000*
Doctoral Degree	$18,000 to $42,000*