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TAFE Queensland Courses for International Students
A list of TAFE Queensland certificates, diplomas and degrees that Nepali students can apply to. Check each course's level, length and campus, and how it fits your plan after study.
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The essentials at a glance
TAFE Queensland teaches certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas and a few degrees that Nepali students can study on a student visa, across Queensland. This guide lists business, IT, hospitality, nursing, aged care, engineering and early childhood courses with level, length and campus.
Every course has a CRICOS code to check before you pay. No course gives you a 485 visa automatically, and many short courses won't meet its study rule alone. VET visa applications from Nepal face tough assessment.
Key takeaways
Main points from this page
- TAFE Queensland's price list shows every course open to international students.
- Most courses start in January and July, and start months can differ by campus.
- Some courses are sold as packages, or as two diplomas taught together.
- The 485 study rule asks for at least 92 weeks of CRICOS study.
- A Diploma of Nursing leads to enrolled nurse, not registered nurse.
This guide lists TAFE Queensland courses that Nepali students can apply to, with each course’s level, length and campus, from its official price list and course pages. For campuses, fees in Rs, scholarships and work rights, see our TAFE Queensland profile. For grades, English scores, documents and the application steps, see our TAFE Queensland admissions guide. For other options, start from our guide to studying in Australia from Nepal.
Which TAFE Queensland courses can Nepali students apply to?
TAFE Queensland’s international price list shows certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, an associate degree, bachelor’s degrees and cyber security graduate courses, plus English courses.
The courses come in 4 levels:
- Certificate III and IV: usually 6 months to 2 years. Certificate III courses ask for Year 10, and a Certificate IV can be the next step to a diploma.
- Vocational diploma: usually 1 year, teaching job skills. Some come as a package with a certificate, or as two diplomas taught together.
- Advanced diploma: 1 to 2 years, such as the Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology – Electrical.
- Higher education: an associate degree, a bachelor’s and graduate courses. The Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics runs 3 years.
Availability changes, so confirm each course on TAFE Queensland’s international price list. Check every course on the CRICOS register, because only CRICOS courses can be studied on a student visa.
Which TAFE Queensland courses can lead to a 485 visa?
No course gives you a 485 visa automatically, but TAFE Queensland’s degrees can lead to the Post-Higher Education Work stream if you meet its rules.
Diplomas and trade qualifications need the Post-Vocational Education Work stream, which depends on the skilled list and a skills assessment. Home Affairs also asks that your course is CRICOS registered and meets the study rule of at least 92 weeks. Many courses here are shorter than that, so check the CRICOS weeks. Read our Australia 485 visa page for the streams, lengths and fee.
TAFE Queensland shows a CRICOS code on each course page, and its working in Australia page covers work on a student visa. Neither lists which of its courses qualify for a 485 visa, so don’t treat any row below as a yes.
Which TAFE Queensland courses are popular with Nepali students?
The table shows TAFE Queensland’s courses in the areas most popular with Nepali and Indian students, up to two per area, with each one’s level, length and campus.
Most of these courses start in January and July, and some start only in January, so check the course’s own page for its exact status.
| Course area | Program | Credential and length | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT, data and AI | |||
| Cybersecurity | Master of Cyber Security | Master’s degree, 1.5 years | South Bank, Coomera |
| Certificate IV in Cyber Security | Certificate IV, 1 year | Mooloolaba | |
| Cloud computing and networking | Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking and Cloud Engineering) | Diploma, 1 year | Mooloolaba |
| Computer programming and software development | Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Programming) | Diploma, 1 year | South Bank |
| Diploma of Information Technology (Front End Web Development) | Diploma, 1 year | South Bank | |
| Computer science and IT | Certificate III in Information Technology | Certificate III, 6 months | South Bank, Cairns, Toowoomba and more |
| Business and management | |||
| Accounting | Certificate III in Accounts Administration, Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, Diploma of Accounting | Certificates and diploma, 18 months, as a package | South Bank |
| Marketing and digital marketing | Diploma of Business and Diploma of Marketing and Communication | Dual diploma, 1 year | South Bank |
| Business administration (BBA and diplomas) | Diploma of Business and Diploma of Leadership and Management | Dual diploma, 1 year | South Bank, Cairns |
| Hospitality and tourism | |||
| Hospitality and hotel management | Diploma of Hospitality Management | Diploma, 1 year | South Bank, Cairns, Townsville and 2 more |
| Certificate III in Hospitality | Certificate III, 6 months | South Bank, Ipswich, Toowoomba | |
| Culinary arts | Certificate III in Baking | Certificate III, 1 year | South Bank |
| Certificate IV in Kitchen Management | Certificate IV, 1.5 years | Whitsundays | |
| Tourism and travel | Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management | Diploma, 1 year | South Bank |
| Health and nursing | |||
| Nursing (enrolled and registered nurse) | Diploma of Nursing | Diploma, 1.5 years | Toowoomba |
| Bachelor of Nursing | Bachelor’s degree, 2 years, after the Diploma of Nursing | South Bank, Southport | |
| Personal support worker and aged care | Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) | Certificate III, 6 months | South Bank, Cairns, Townsville and 3 more |
| Engineering and trades | |||
| Civil engineering and construction | Associate Degree in Civil Engineering | Associate degree, 2 years | South Bank |
| Mechanical and mechatronics engineering | Diploma of Engineering – Technical | Diploma, 1 year | Acacia Ridge |
| Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology and Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis | Certificates III and IV, 2 years | Acacia Ridge | |
| Electrical and electronics engineering | Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology – Electrical | Advanced diploma, 2 years | Eagle Farm |
| Skilled trades (welding, HVAC, automotive, millwright) | Certificate III in Carpentry | Certificate III, 2 years | Acacia Ridge |
| Community, education and psychology | |||
| Early childhood education | Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care | Certificate III, 1 year | South Bank, Robina |
| Psychology and mental health | Diploma of Mental Health | Diploma, 1 year | South Bank, Southport |
| Social work and community services | Diploma of Community Services | Diploma, 1 year | South Bank |
| Agriculture and food science | Certificate III in Horticulture | Certificate III, 1 year | Grovely |
| Design and media | |||
| Graphic design, animation and digital media | Diploma of Graphic Design | Diploma, 1 year | South Bank |
Lengths and campuses come from the international price list, because a course page can show a different average length. Where a campus list ends in “and more”, the price list has the full list. Fees are shown on each course’s page.
What do you need for each course level?
TAFE Queensland asks for Year 10 for Certificate III and Year 12 for most higher levels, with IELTS 6.0 for most courses and 6.5 for graduate courses.
- Certificates and vocational diplomas: IELTS 6.0 with no band under 5.5 or PTE 50, as for the Diploma of Hospitality Management.
- Associate degree: IELTS 6.0 with writing at 6.0, plus Year 12 English and mathematics, for the Associate Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Graduate courses: IELTS 6.5 with no band under 6.0 or PTE 58. You also need a relevant bachelor’s or 5 years of relevant work for the Master of Cyber Security.
- Nursing: IELTS 7.0 with writing at 6.5 for the Diploma of Nursing and the Bachelor of Nursing.
To see where your +2 grades stand, convert your NEB GPA to a percentage with our NEB GPA calculator.
How do you choose the right TAFE Queensland course?
Start with your background and your plan after graduation, then check the course’s CRICOS code, intakes and campus on TAFE Queensland’s own course page before you apply.
- Coming from +2? Pick a course that follows from your +2 subjects or your job plan, because you must explain that choice under Genuine Student. VET visa applications from Nepal face tough assessment, so read our Australia visa success rate from Nepal page first.
- Already hold a bachelor’s degree? A move down to a certificate or diploma needs a very clear reason, so talk it through before you apply. Our Genuine Student guide shows what officers look for.
- Want to be a registered nurse? A Diploma of Nursing leads to enrolled nurse, and registered nursing needs a bachelor’s. TAFE Queensland’s Bachelor of Nursing takes students through its diploma pathway only, starting from year two.
- Check the campus. Some courses run at one campus only. The Diploma of Nursing is listed at Toowoomba for international students, even though the course page shows other study options.
For more on each type of course, see our guides to diploma courses in Australia, accounting courses and early childhood education courses. Our branches in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Chitwan, Itahari and Pokhara can help you compare.
Frequently asked questions about TAFE Queensland courses
You can look at certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas and a few degrees in areas such as business, IT, hospitality, nursing, aged care, engineering and early childhood. Check each course page and its CRICOS code before you apply.
Course pages can show an average length for all students, while the international price list shows the length for international students. A Certificate III in Accounts Administration, for example, is 6 months on the list. Use the list and your offer.
Yes, at South Bank and Southport, but entry is through its Diploma of Nursing pathway only. You study the diploma first, for enrolled nurse, and then start the bachelor's from year two with one year of credit.
TAFE Queensland lists a Certificate III in Information Technology, a Certificate IV in Cyber Security and Diplomas of Information Technology in several streams. It also lists cyber security graduate courses, which need a relevant bachelor's or at least 5 years of relevant work.
Yes. The price list shows packages such as a Certificate III, a Certificate IV and a Diploma of Accounting, with a fee for each part. Some diplomas are also taught as a dual course, and leaving early can affect both qualifications.
No course gives you a 485 visa automatically. You need at least 92 weeks of CRICOS study and must meet the stream's rules, and diplomas also depend on the skilled list and a skills assessment.
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This page provides general guidance about studying abroad. Requirements, fees and policies can change. For advice about your situation, speak with a Goreto counselor before applying.
