Study in Australia

Study in AUSTRALIA: A Guide For International Students

Australia not only as a student destination but overall is a dynamic and technologically vibrant country that offers good educational and career life to students from all over the world including students from Nepal.

Australia is one of the most sought-after study destinations for Nepalese students. IT has always been a popular student destination among students for abroad studies because of the quality of education, lifestyle and the friendly nature of the Australian people who accept all other cultures all around.

Every year, students from different parts of the world including Nepal visit this country in large numbers to avail themselves of the educational opportunities here.

The main reason behind this is that it offers the best educational system along with a challenging English-speaking environment.

Having some of the world’s top Universities as its assets; the country offers the best educational environment for international students. There are over 22000 courses and 1100 institutions that span over more than 29 study areas like language, nursing, medicine, engineering, art, business, etc.

Facts about Australia as a student destination

Australia is the world’s 13th largest economy and has the world’s fifth-highest per capita income.
One of the most popular destinations in the world for international students.
Australia is the third most popular destination for international students
AQF provides a standard for global recognition
The cost of living is lower compared to the high standard of living
Over 260+ languages are spoken in Australia
Five of the top 40 cities with the best urban infrastructure I are in Australia
Australia is the fourth happiest country
Australia is ranked ninth in the world in the university system ranking
Melbourne has been ranked the world’s most liveable city for the past three years
8 out of 100 top universities in the world are Australian Universities.
5 out of the 30 best student cities in the world are in Australia.
$200 Million annual government investment in international scholarships.
2,500,000 international alumni of Australian institutions are making a difference around the world.
Almost one in four Australians was born overseas.
The Human Development Index of the UN Human Development Report 2015 ranked Australia second in the world.
The Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2016 World’s Most Livable Cities Survey ranked Melbourne No. 1 in the World’s most livable city.

What makes Australia such a desired destination for Nepalese Students for further Studies?

Australia offers a diverse range of study options for international students, with more than 1,200 institutions and over 22,000 courses to choose from. Regardless of what you are studying or how long for, Australia’s law promotes quality education & protection of international students. As an international student on a study visa, you must study with an institution and in a course that is registered with the CRICOS. CRICOS registration guarantees that the course & the institution at which you study meet the high standards expected by international students. So no matter what course you want to study for, how long or where you can be assured that in Australia you will have high quality & rewarding study experience.

Australia is such a desired destination for students from Nepal because of the following reasons:

Safe and friendly society
Diverse course availability
Similar climate to that of Nepal
Better lifestyle
40 hours work per fortnight allowed
Flexible visa policy
World-class universities
Cheaper living cost
Post-study work visa
Globally accepted international degree

What are the minimum qualifications and requirements for Students in Nepal to study in Australia?

At least +2
Only 4 years bachelors degree is accepted
Good first division marks and good English skills
Good IELTS band score
6.0 for Bachelors
6.5 for Master’s

Work While You Study in Australia

Working while you study in Australia can help complement your study and living experience. There are a number of reasons you might want to undertake part-time work while studying in Australia, including assisting with living expenses and gaining work experience in your study area.

Most student visas allow you to work for up to 40 hours per fortnight while your course is in session, and unrestricted hours during any scheduled course break, but before you undertake any paid work you need to make sure your visa allows you to work.

Document Checklist for Australia Studies

Here’s a list of what you’ll need :

Academic documents
Visa application form
Photocopy of passport
Identification card copies
Four filled self-adhesive name and address labels
Passport-sized photo(not older than six months)
Formal educational documents(photocopy)
IELTS certificate
Criminal record check results

Required Financial documents for Study in Australia from Nepal

Proof of funds from a suitable source
Proof of cash deposits

Health/medical documents

Medical reports and x-ray examinations
Proof that the student has an Overseas Student Health Cover for the total duration of the visa.

Cost of education in Australia

For international undergraduate students, the average fee is around $23400* per year.
For a master’s degree, it costs around the US $1600 to $29600*.
For the doctoral degree, it costs around $11200 to $29600*.

*The cost mentioned above is based on estimate figures from the Colleges and University average and does not confirm the fees you may pay.

Step by step guide for Student visa Application from Nepal

Book your IELTS Classes and take the IELTS exam

After IELTS Results

Academic Documents Verification
Documents are forwarded to University/College for an offer letter.
If the documents are accepted you’ll receive the offer letter
Collect student visa
Pay tuition and ECOE
Pass the medical exam
Collect visa grant letter

Study in Australia: Step by Step Process for Student visa Application

You are reading this document which means you are planning to continue your further study in Australia from Nepal. If you have any confusion regarding the process mentioned here, do contact our helpline.

Are You want to go to Australia from Nepal for Studies ?

After you have decided to pursue your further studies in Australia, there are two standard ways Students in Nepal can follow for Australia Visa application:

Information First Approach
IELTS First Approach

Information First: In the counselling first approach students visit the consultancy, get complete information on courses academic requirements, IELTS requirements, financials required and other details to move ahead.

In this approach, the student gets the detailed information first and start preparing for the IELTS according to their course requirement. Usually, the student takes the IELTS classes then sit for the IELTS Test.

IELTS test is taken officially by the British Council or IDP in Nepal.

If you are looking to Start your IELTS Classes in Nepal You can visit: IELTS Classes in Kathmandu.

Book your IELTS Classes.

IELTS First: As the name suggests, In this approach, students have already taken the IELTS Test and then start looking for the course. This approach is beneficial for students who are confident regarding the score they can obtain. If you are confident to score better without information on the IELTS score requirement for the course you can follow this approach.

Among the above two, The information first approach is mostly recommended as the students are well known about the IELTS score required for their course and be better prepared for the test. You know the target minimum score required by the selected university before you sit for the test.

After IELTS Results, You go through Academic Documents Verification where college application experts/ Counsellors do a detailed review of your documents and suggest for required additional documents for the University/College and Course.

After your Documents are verified by the Application Documentation Expert, the documents are forwarded to University/College for offer letter.

Offer Letter from University/College

What is an offer letter?

An offer letter is a letter/document sent by the university that you have applied for, which has the following details:

Description of the course(CRICOS code, CRICOS provider)
Orientation date
Course commencement date
Campus location
Course fee
Mode of study
Tuition fee deposit

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Documents required for Offer Letter Processing for Students from Nepal.

Passport (Photocopy)
IELTS result sheet
All the Academic Documents till the date
Application form of University/ College (Ask your Consultancy)
Work Experience (If any)
Statement of purpose (SOP)
Marriage certificate (If married)
Prepare for Skype or Phone Interview from the University for Offer letter processing (taken randomly not a mandatory process.)
The time duration for offer letter processing takes between 1 day to 4 weeks.

Some University may require additional documents according to their rules. In such case, consult your Consultancy/University for detailed help.)

How long does it take to receive an offer letter from University/College?

Offer letter Processing usually takes between 1 day to 4 weeks depending upon the University/College overall process and the application documents fulfilment.

After reviewing the Application Forwarded university/College may take Skype or Phone Interview (Conditional). The Interview is random and not taken every time.

After the interview process, three results exists,

Offer Letter Provided,
Offer Letter Rejected.

In case of Offer letter being rejected,

Start exploring other colleges, your consultancy might be able to assist in improving the application and academic institution selection.

Another case is you successfully get the Offer letter from the college which take us to the next step of the process, financial preparation.

What are some of the major reasons for Offer letter rejection?

The applicant doesn’t meet the academic threshold.
The application is submitted after the deadline.
The application is incomplete.
The school isn’t a good fit.
There are too many errors.
The student has a record of discipline problems.
The demand is much greater than the supply.

Financial preparation

Financial documents are proof that you are able to pay the fees and cover the living expenses during your study in Australia.

Financial documents are reviewed and verified by the Compliance team and Education provider for payment approval. Then fees is sent to the University/College.

Funding Documents Received :
Financials Verified :

After the payment is approved and received by the University/College, the college sends ECOE to the student.

*ECOE stands for Electronic Confirmation of Enrollment

ECOE is Electronic Confirmation of Enrollment is a confirmation granted by the University. ECOE is usually emailed by the university and contains the following details:

Your confirmation of enrollment.
Your tuition Fees.
Your Course duration information
Your start date for the program.

ECOE Received,

Now after receiving the ECOE, the next step is Visa Documentation and Lodgment.

Visa Processing and documentation involves submitting the acceptance from the University, SOP and all the necessary documents required by the Immigration of Government of Australia for a Student Visa.

Document required for Visa Lodgment for Nepalese students.

Academic documents
Visa application form
Photocopy of passport
Identification card copies
Four filled self-adhesive name and address labels
Passport-sized photo(not older than six months)
Formal educational documents(photocopy)
IELTS certificate
Criminal record check results

Financial documents

Proof of funds from a suitable source
Proof of cash deposits

Health/medical documents

Medical reports and x-ray examinations
Proof that the student has an Overseas Student Health Cover for the total duration of the visa.

This is where it all depends, after the visa lodgment is done, the Immigration department reviews your documents and decides whether you are eligible for Student Visa in Australia or Not.

Immigration randomly takes Interview regarding the documents, Financials and why and how you are going to Study in Australia. What are your plans after graduation?

It’s a simple procedure, but students are suggested to prepare basic questions in advance to remove any fumbling or confusing during the interview.

Then follows the most awaited moment, Visa Application Result.

Visa Application Result.

There are three possible outcomes of the Visa Application:

Visa Received
Visa Rejected

Visa Received: This is the thing a student expects, you got the visa to study in Australia. It’s time for celebration and preparing for your journey and start packing and after the Visa process.

Visa Rejected: Worst case if the immigration department of Australia finds that the documents are not reasonable to justify and your reason to apply is not up to the expectation the visa may get rejected. There are several reasons the visa gets rejected, one particular reason cannot be pointed out.

Consult your Consultancy for more guidance.

At Meiji Educational Consultancy, We have a dedicated team to look after all the visa process and laws from the Government of Australia and meet the criteria assigned.

Contact our experts for more information and rejection-proof your application.

In case of a Visa being rejected you need to prepare for the refund process of the University/ College fees.

After you successfully get the visa now it’s time for the Post Visa process.

Checklist for the After Visa Process can be downloaded here:

After Visa Checklist for Australia

Passport
Visa
Student enrolment and Orientation documents
Bank
Mail(You need to provide an email address so they will provide necessary)
Health insurance(Overseas student health cover)
Phone (unlock it and suspend your contract)
Airfares( Plane tickets)
Check-up at the doctor
Contact Details
Australian or US Currencies
Accommodation (notice)
Important papers( Scan your all documents and store them in a safe drive it will help you in case you lost, robbery or theft.)
You should have to bring these things with you(Check your baggage weight, IDs and important documents, Address details, Visa information, Information about Nepalese Embassy, Bank account /ID/Password, Health insurance info, International driving license, Jackets, Travel guide, Adapters for the charger )