Scholarships in Australia for Nepali Students 2026

Top scholarships in Australia for Nepali students: Australia Awards Scholarship (fully funded: tuition + living AUD $30,000+/year), university destination scholarships (AUD $5,000–$30,000), Research Training Program (RTP) for postgraduate research, and faculty-specific merit awards. Many Group of Eight universities offer substantial merit scholarships.

Australia Awards open in February and close in April each year. Eligible Nepali citizens apply through the Australian Embassy Kathmandu. Requirements: bachelor's degree (minimum 60%), IELTS 6.5+, work experience, strong development focus in application. Results by October. Pathsala can guide you through the complete process.

Tuition: AUD $20,000–$45,000/year. Living: AUD $20,000–$27,000/year. Total: AUD $40,000–$72,000 (NPR 36–65 lakhs). Student visa (Subclass 500): AUD $710. Work rights: 48 hours/fortnight during term, unlimited during holidays. Scholarship can reduce or eliminate tuition costs.

Most universities require IELTS 6.0–6.5. Top universities (ANU, Melbourne, Sydney) may require 6.5–7.0. For nursing and teaching: 7.0 overall with no band below 7.0. Some universities accept PTE 50–65 as an alternative.

Yes. After completing a degree, graduates can apply for Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) — 2 to 6 years depending on study location and qualification. Points-based skilled migration then leads to PR. Regional study adds extra points. Pathsala provides full post-study PR pathway guidance.