🇦🇺 Popular Universities in Australia for Nepali Students

12 universities ranked by Nepali student popularity — based on NOC data, counselor intelligence, and Nepali community size. Filter by degree, field, and tier to find your match.

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#113PrivateScholarship available

University of Melbourne

Melbourne

~$42,000/yr

est. intl. tuition

Australia's #1 globally (QS #13). Largest Nepali community in Melbourne, 485 visa 2–4 yrs, Go8.

🇳🇵 Melbourne's Nepali community is one of the largest in Australia (~15,000+). Strong Nepali alumni network in Melbourne's healthcare, IT, and accounting sectors.

Min GPA: 3.2/4.0IELTS: 6.5+Acceptance: Competitive; MIT program ~30–40%Intakes: February, JulyAid: Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship — AUD 10,000/yr for high-achieving intl students.

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#2137PrivateScholarship available

RMIT University

Melbourne

~$35,000/yr

est. intl. tuition

QS #137. Huge Nepali enrolment in Melbourne. Practical Engineering & IT, city campus, 485 visa.

🇳🇵 Popular for Nepali IT and engineering students. RMIT is in the heart of Melbourne, close to established Nepali community hubs.

Min GPA: 2.8/4.0IELTS: 6.5+Acceptance: ~55% graduate programsIntakes: February, JulyAid: Merit-based international student scholarships available — check the university website for current offerings.

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#342PrivateScholarship available

Monash University

Melbourne

~$40,000/yr

est. intl. tuition

QS #42 Go8. Melbourne campus, strong IT & Business, 485 visa, top employer recognition.

🇳🇵 One of the most popular Australian universities for Nepali students; active Nepali Student Association Monash chapter.

Min GPA: 3.0/4.0IELTS: 6.5+Acceptance: ~40–50% graduate programsIntakes: February, JulyAid: Monash International Merit Scholarship — 20% tuition reduction for GPA 3.5+.

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#4255PrivateScholarship available

Deakin University

Melbourne

~$32,000/yr

est. intl. tuition

QS #255. Melbourne/Geelong. Affordable vs Go8, strong Nepali community, online options available.

🇳🇵 Very popular among Nepali nursing students. Deakin has a notably high Nepali student enrollment relative to its size.

Min GPA: 2.8/4.0IELTS: 6+Acceptance: ~60% graduate programs; accessible for mid-range profilesIntakes: February, JulyAid: Deakin Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship — 25% off tuition for eligible students.

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#5351PrivateScholarship available

La Trobe University

Melbourne

~$23,000/yr

est. intl. tuition

QS #351. Melbourne. Affordable entry, popular PG Diploma pathway, large Nepali student population.

Min GPA: 2.7/4.0IELTS: 6+Intakes: February, JulyAid: La Trobe Academic Excellence Scholarship — AUD 5,000 for eligible international students.

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#619PrivateScholarship available

UNSW Sydney

Sydney

~$43,000/yr

est. intl. tuition

QS #19 Go8. Top Engineering & CS in Sydney. AGSM MBA, 485 visa, high graduate employment.

🇳🇵 Sydney has Australia's second-largest Nepali community. UNSW Nepali Student Association is active and well-networked.

Min GPA: 3.2/4.0IELTS: 6.5+Acceptance: ~30–45% graduate programsIntakes: February, JulyAid: UNSW International Scholarship — AUD 5,000 tuition credit. Requires IELTS 7.0+ and strong academic results.

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#7133PrivateScholarship available

University of Technology Sydney

Sydney

~$24,000/yr

est. intl. tuition

QS #133. Industry-connected IT & Business. Sydney city campus, 485 visa, strong Nepali cohort.

Min GPA: VariesIELTS: 6.5+Intakes: February, JulyAid: Merit-based international student scholarships available — check the university website for current offerings.

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#8324PrivateScholarship available

Griffith University

Gold Coast

~$20,000/yr

est. intl. tuition

QS #324. Brisbane & Gold Coast. Affordable, large Nepali community, Graduate Diploma pathway.

Min GPA: VariesIELTS: 6+Intakes: February, JulyAid: Griffith Remarkable Scholarship — 50% tuition reduction for exceptional students.

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#940PrivateScholarship available

University of Queensland

Brisbane

~$27,000/yr

est. intl. tuition

QS #40 Go8. Brisbane boom city, world-class research, direct PR pathway via skilled migration.

Min GPA: VariesIELTS: 6.5+Intakes: February, JulyAid: UQ International Award — AUD 10,500 once-off. Automatic consideration on application.

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#10214PrivateScholarship available

Curtin University

Perth

~$21,000/yr

est. intl. tuition

QS #214. Perth. Mining/Engineering hub, 485 visa regional bonus, Accounting popular with Nepalis.

Min GPA: VariesIELTS: 6+Intakes: February, JulyAid: Curtin International Scholarship — AUD 5,000-8,000 merit-based.

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#11801PrivateScholarship available

Western Sydney University

Sydney

~$18,000/yr

est. intl. tuition

QS #801. Most affordable Sydney option. Nursing & IT popular with Nepali students, 485 visa.

Min GPA: VariesIELTS: 6+Intakes: February, JulyAid: WSU Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship — AUD 10,000 for high-achieving students.

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#12195PrivateScholarship available

Macquarie University

Sydney

~$23,000/yr

est. intl. tuition

QS #195. North Sydney. Strong Business Analytics, IT & Finance, 485 visa, corporate connections.

Min GPA: VariesIELTS: 6.5+Intakes: February, JulyAid: Merit-based international student scholarships available — check the university website for current offerings.

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