Australia Visa Granted
Abhishek Subedi
Master of Agricultural Science
International education and visa services
Your future has more than one destination.
Explore world-class study destinations and get expert guidance from course selection through to application, visa and pre-departure — with every fee, threshold and rule traced back to its official source.
We do not guarantee admission, scholarships or visa approval. Those decisions rest with the institution and the immigration authority — what we guarantee is that the information here is sourced and dated.
Six study destinations
- Australia
Strong graduate outcomes, a well-regulated system and the largest Nepali student community of any destination.
- Intakes
- Semester 1 · Semester 2
- English
- IELTS · PTE · TOEFL · Duolingo
- Cost
- Higher tuition, strong earning potential
- Benefit
- Two major intakes a year and a large Nepali community
- United Kingdom
One-year master's degrees, globally recognised universities and the most precisely documented visa rules of any destination.
- Intakes
- Autumn
- English
- IELTS · PTE · TOEFL · Duolingo
- Cost
- Higher tuition, shortest course length
- Benefit
- One-year master's degrees reduce total cost
- United States
The widest choice of institutions anywhere, flexible degree structures and the largest pool of university funding.
- Intakes
- Fall
- English
- TOEFL · IELTS · PTE · Duolingo
- Cost
- Widest range — public to private
- Benefit
- Graduate assistantships can cover tuition plus a stipend
- Canada
Strong public universities and colleges, comparatively moderate tuition, and clearly defined post-graduation work eligibility.
- Intakes
- Fall
- English
- IELTS · PTE · TOEFL · Duolingo
- Cost
- Moderate tuition, high living costs in major cities
- Benefit
- Co-op programmes build paid work experience into the degree
- Ireland
English-speaking EU membership, a concentrated technology and pharmaceutical sector, and a well-defined graduate stay-back route.
- Intakes
- Autumn
- English
- IELTS · PTE · TOEFL · Duolingo
- Cost
- Moderate tuition, high accommodation costs
- Benefit
- EU membership with English-language instruction
- New Zealand
Eight universities all internationally ranked, a transparent quality system and among the most generous student work rights.
- Intakes
- Semester 1 · Semester 2
- English
- IELTS · PTE · TOEFL · Duolingo
- Cost
- Moderate tuition, lower living costs outside Auckland
- Benefit
- Up to 25 hours per week work rights while studying
Recent success
Recent Visa Successes
Celebrating students who have moved one step closer to their international education goals with support from MATES.
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- United Kingdom Visa Granted
Ashok Gurung
BSc (Hons) International Business Management
- Australia Visa Granted
Ayushma Kunwar
Bachelor of Information Technology & Systems
- Australia Visa Granted
Bidhya Khanal
Master of Business Administration
- Australia Visa Granted
Binod Giri
Master of Professional Accounting
- United Kingdom Visa Granted
Dipen Thapa
Master of Computer Science & Technology
These are individual students who received a visa. Every application is decided on its own merits by the relevant immigration authority, and no outcome can be guaranteed.
Find my destination
Eight questions. A realistic shortlist.
Most students arrive having already decided on a country, usually because of where a cousin went. This tool works the other way round: it starts from your grades, your budget and your intended intake, and shows which destinations actually fit.
- Destinations that match your profile, with the reasons why
- The English tests each one will accept from you
- Which intake is realistic given where you are now
- The documents to start gathering this month
Preliminary guidance only — not a guarantee of admission, scholarship or visa approval.
What it asks you
- 01What level do you want to study?
- 02Which field are you interested in?
- 03What were your most recent results?
- 04Where are you with English tests?
- 05Do you already have a destination in mind?
- 06Which intake are you aiming for?
- 07What can your family realistically fund?
- 08Is there a gap in your studies?
Destinations
Six countries, six different processes
The document that unlocks your visa is different in each one. So is the money you must show, and when you must show it.
Australia
Strong graduate outcomes, a well-regulated system and the largest Nepali student community of any destination.
- Intakes
- Late February · July
- Visa
- Student visa (subclass 500)
United Kingdom
One-year master's degrees, globally recognised universities and the most precisely documented visa rules of any destination.
- Intakes
- September
- Visa
- Student route (formerly Tier 4 General)
United States
The widest choice of institutions anywhere, flexible degree structures and the largest pool of university funding.
- Intakes
- August
- Visa
- F-1 student visa
Canada
Strong public universities and colleges, comparatively moderate tuition, and clearly defined post-graduation work eligibility.
- Intakes
- September
- Visa
- Study permit
Ireland
English-speaking EU membership, a concentrated technology and pharmaceutical sector, and a well-defined graduate stay-back route.
- Intakes
- September
- Visa
- Long-stay 'D' study visa, leading to Stamp 2 permission
New Zealand
Eight universities all internationally ranked, a transparent quality system and among the most generous student work rights.
- Intakes
- February · July
- Visa
- Fee Paying Student Visa
Universities
Explore Universities Across the World
Discover institutions and programmes across our six study destinations. 68 institutions listed so far, across 37 cities.
Academies Australasia Polytechnic (AA Poly)Sydney · Melbourne +1
ACAP University CollegeSydney · Melbourne +3
Adelaide Institute of Higher EducationAdelaide · Melbourne
Allied InstituteMelbourne
Australian College of Technology & BusinessBrisbane
Australian Institute of Higher EducationSydney · Melbourne
Australian Professional Skills InstitutePerth
Box Hill InstituteMelbourne
Canberra Institute of TechnologyCanberra
Canterbury Business CollegeSydney
Canterbury Institute of ManagementSydney · Melbourne +1
Charles Sturt UniversitySydney · Melbourne
Collins AcademyMelbourne
CQ UniversitySydney · Brisbane +4
Crown Institute of Business And TechnologySydney · Canberra
Crown Institute of Higher EducationSydney · Canberra
Education Centre of Australia (ECA), (Victoria University, Swinburne, UTAS, University of Canberra, USC)VU · Swinburne +2
Everthought College of ConstructionBrisbane · Perth
Excelsia University CollegeSydney
Federation UniversityVictoria (Melbourne · Ballarat +1
Hillshire International CollegeSydney
Hilton AcademyMelbourne
Holmes InstituteSydney · Melbourne +3
Institute of Health and Nursing AustraliaSydney · Melbourne +1
James Cook University, Brisbane CampusBrisbane
Kaplan Business SchoolSydney · Melbourne +3
Laurus Higher EducationMelbourne
National Academy of Professional StudiesSydney · Melbourne
Ozford Institute of Higher EducationMelbourne
Paragon PolytechnicMelbourne
Queensford CollegeSydney · Brisbane +2
Southern Academy of Higher EducationSydney
Southern Cross Education InstituteMelbourne · Adelaide
Southern Cross Higher EducationMelbourne · Adelaide
Southern Cross UniversitySydney · Melbourne +4
Stanley CollegeAdelaide · Perth
Stotts CollegeSydney · Melbourne +2
TAFE QueenslandBrisbane · Sunshine Coast +2
University of New EnglandSydney · Armidale
University of TasmaniaHobart · Launceston +1
University of the Sunshine CoastSunshine Coast · Fraser Coast +3
Vibe CollegeBrisbane
Victorian Institute of TechnologySydney · Melbourne +1
Alexander CollegeVancouver
Algonquin CollegeOttawa
Capilano UniversityNorth Vancouver
Centennial CollegeScarborough
Columbia CollegeVancouver
Conestoga CollegeWaterloo Region
Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityVancouver
NorQuest CollegeEdmonton
Trinity Western UniversityLangley
University Canada WestVancouver
University of Niagara FallsNiagara Falls
University of the Fraser ValleyAbbotsford
Bangor University
De Montfort University
Edinburgh Napier University
Liverpool John Moores University ISC
Ravensbourne University London
University of Aberdeen ISC
University of Bradford
University of Dundee
University of Greenwich
University of Huddersfield ISC
University of Huddersfield- London ISC
University of Kent
University of Roehampton London
Hover or focus any institution to pause. Browse all 68
The journey
From first conversation to arrival
Twenty steps, roughly a year for most students. Here is the shape of it.
Decide
Before anything is submitted, we establish what is realistic — academically and financially.
- Counselling
- Profile assessment
- Destination comparison
Prepare
The English result usually drives the whole timeline. Documents are gathered in parallel.
- Course shortlist
- English test
- Documents
Apply
Applications go to several institutions. A conditional offer is not the finish line.
- University applications
- Offer letter
- Meeting conditions
Fund
Financial evidence is where most applications run into trouble. It needs a traceable history.
- Scholarships
- Financial evidence
- Tuition payment
Visa
Each destination requires a different admission document before a visa can be lodged.
- Enrolment document
- Visa application
- Medical and biometrics
Depart
Never book non-refundable travel before the decision. Orientation covers the practical detail.
- Decision
- Accommodation and travel
- Pre-departure
Test preparation
Sit the right test, once
The costliest mistake is not a low score — it is preparing for a test your university or your visa route will not accept.
- IELTSEnglishBand 1 to Band 9, in half-band incrementsDetails
- PTE AcademicEnglish10 to 90 on the Global Scale of EnglishDetails
- Duolingo English TestEnglish10 to 160, in 5-point incrementsDetails
- TOEFLEnglish0 to 120 total, with each of the four sections scored 0 to 30Details
- SATAdmission400 to 1600 total, combining two sections scored 200 to 800 eachDetails
- GREAdmissionVerbal 130–170 and Quantitative 130–170 in one-point increments, plus Analytical Writing 0–6 in half-point incrementsDetails
- GMATAdmission205 to 805 total, in 10-point incrementsDetails
Why choose MATES
Guidance You Can Rely On at Every Step
From choosing the right destination and course to preparing your application, documentation and student visa, MATES provides personalised guidance throughout your international education journey.
Established Student Guidance
Supporting students with international education planning since 2007.
Complete Application Support
Guidance for course selection, institution applications, documentation, student visas and pre-departure preparation.
Leading Study Destinations
Explore study opportunities across Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, New Zealand and Ireland.
Support Close to You
Receive personalised counselling through MATES offices in Kathmandu, Narayangarh, Parsa and Pokhara.