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Globally ranked universities with a clear post-study work visa pathway.

Visa Type

Subclass 500 (Student)

Intakes

February / July / November

Avg. Tuition/Yr

NPR 25,00,000 – 40,00,000

Success Rate

82%

Why here

Why students choose Australia

  • Multiple globally ranked universities across business, IT, health, and engineering.
  • Post-Study Work visa (subclass 485) offers 2–4 years of work rights after graduation.
  • Large, established Nepali diaspora across Sydney, Melbourne, and regional cities.
  • Regional campuses offer lower costs and additional migration points.

At a Glance

Visa Success Rate

82% for well-prepared applicants

Living Costs

NPR 1,20,000 – 1,60,000 / month

Work Rights

48 hrs/fortnight during term, unlimited on breaks

PR Pathway

Available for eligible graduates

Partner institutions

Universities we place students at

  • Sydney Metropolitan University

    Sydney

  • Victoria University

    Melbourne

  • Federation University

    Ballarat

Popular programs

Courses students apply for most

Master of Business AdministrationInformation TechnologyNursing & Health SciencesCivil & Mechanical EngineeringAccounting
Scholarships

Ways to reduce your tuition cost

University Merit Scholarships

10–30% tuition

GPA 3.0+ or equivalent

Regional Campus Incentive

Up to 15% tuition

Enrollment at regional campus

Requirements

What the visa application actually needs

Visa Requirements

  • 01Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from a CRICOS-registered institution
  • 02Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement
  • 03Proof of financial capacity (living costs + tuition + travel)
  • 04Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
  • 05English proficiency (IELTS/PTE) meeting institution threshold
  • 06Full and honest disclosure of prior visa refusals — critical for subclass 500 assessment

Documents Required

  • 01Valid passport
  • 02IELTS/PTE score report
  • 03Academic transcripts and certificates
  • 04GTE statement (drafted with our guidance)
  • 05Financial evidence (bank statements, education loan sanction, or sponsor documents)
  • 06OSHC policy confirmation
After graduation

Career opportunities

Healthcare and aged care (high-demand skilled occupation list presence)

IT and cybersecurity

Engineering and construction management

Accounting and finance

Student voices

Students who chose Australia

“Discovery Pathway didn't just process my forms — they rebuilt my GTE statement after a rejected attempt with another agency and got me approved on the second try. That's the difference between an agency that files paperwork and one that actually fights for your file.”

Purnika Ghimire · AIBI Higher Education

“The mock GTE interview sessions felt more intense than my actual visa interview. I walked in prepared for every question they could ask.”

Prashamsa Koirala · Sydney Met

FAQ

Questions about studying in Australia

Yes — this is one of our specialties. A prior refusal requires a carefully constructed GTE statement directly addressing the reason for refusal, along with strengthened financial and academic evidence. We've successfully reapplied for students with this exact history.

Ready to start your Australia application?

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