Kathmandu- Australia is Nepalese students' top choice for studying abroad. Nepali students should study in Australia because of its stable careers, safe and welcoming environment, world-class education, comfortable lifestyle, easy jobs, immigrant-friendly laws, and community collaboration.Multiculturalism promotes connectedness and acceptance. Education is one of Australia's key income sources. Nepali students prefer Australia for its easy visas and post-study work opportunities.
Australian academic qualifications are highly respected worldwide and the Graduates with Australian degrees often enjoy better employment prospects globally. With the increase in the number of students going to Australia, the visa success rate has decreased. After some changes in Australia's education policy, financial documents required for foreign students and university standards, Language skills requirements for international students have also been revised according to the new strategy and it is yet to come in implementation.
To study in Australia, students must obtain a No Objection Letter (NOC) from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Government of Nepal. For that, students can apply based on an offer Letter) from the university where they are going to study.
Educational consultants provide counseling services to students to help them find the right educational destination and facilitate the visa process. Statistics from the Ministry of Education show that the number of students taking NOC to study in Australia has increased over the past few years to obtain a degree that can be sold in the global market.
Last year only 33 thousand 991 students took NOC to study in Australia. According to the data of the ministry, 21 thousand 658 students who wanted to study in Japan after Australia took NOC. According to the Ministry of Education, in the last 13 years, a total of 150 countries have received NOCs from the Ministry for Higher Education Studies. It seems that the attraction of students to get higher education is increasing in Australia because they can get opportunities and quality education Nepalese students go to Australia to study IT, nursing, medicine, hotel management, engineering, computer science, and other subjects.
The availability of post-study work permits in Australia is an additional benefit for students. These permits are valid for two years following successful completion of bachelor's and master's degrees, three years following successful completion of research, and up to four years following completion of studies in regional areas. Studying in rural areas earns students more points toward permanent residency than studying in large cities.
The best universities in the world are in Australia. Australian National University, the University of Melbourne, the University of Sydney, The University of NSW, The University of Queensland, Monas University, and The University of Western Australia are famous universities.
Academic Qualification & language
Arrange English Language and academic certificates. International students intending to pursue studies in Australia are required to satisfy the English language competency criteria. The entry criteria differ based on the level of degree. For a bachelor's degree, a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 (with no individual band score lower than 5.5) may be required. On the other hand, for master's and doctorate degrees, a minimum score of 6.5 (with no individual band score lower than 6.0) may be required. Certain programs, such as nursing and social work, have a specific requirement of achieving a score of 7 in each band.
For admission to the bachelor's level, students are required to have a GPA of at least 2.80 and must not have a gap of more than 1 year after completing their 10+2 education.
For admission to the master's level, students are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.6. However, if they possess true professional experience in a related sector, a gap of 5 to 7 years can be accepted.
Cost expense:
Australia is well-known for its affordable living and education rates. The Australian government advises a single student budget of $24,505 per year for living expenditures. Tuition rates vary from AU$ 15,000 to AU$ 40,000 per year, depending on the institution and degree. The estimated cost of studying in Australia from Nepal ranges between 10 and 20 lakhs. Aside from that, insurance, medical, biometric, and visa fees of AU$ 715 will be incurred.
Scholarships:
International students can receive a variety of scholarships, which typically cover 10% to 50% of tuition fees. Scholarships are offered based on academic excellence and university standards.
Steps to Apply Australia:
1. Apply and obtain an Offer Letter from your selected institution.
2. Arrange GTE (Genuine Temporary Entrant)
- Annual Income
- Education Loan
- Property valuation
Additionally, there are other documents as well.
3. Forward all GTE Documents, including a three hundred word Statement of Purpose, to the institutions from where you received your offer letter.
4. After the university has finalized and approved your financial documents, you will be issued an unconditional offer letter. Additionally, the university will request that you transfer your initial tuition fee installment to university accounts.
5. Take NOC from the Ministry of Education
6. Pay your tuition via a bank account to the university's accounts.
7. Pay your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) charge and secure insurance for the duration of your study plan.
8. Apply for COE at the university with payment Swift and OSHC, loan disbursement letter, and loan account statement.
9. Once you have received your COE from the university, apply for your visa.
10. Do your medical checkup and Biometrics.
11. Get your Visa in between 1 to 7 weeks.
12. Fly to Australia and study in your dream country.
