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International students from Nepal can study courses in Australia in almost any subject. Most pick IT, nursing, business and accounting, engineering, childcare or hotel work. It helps to pick a subject that follows your +2 or bachelor's, because that is easier to explain to the visa officer. Entry rules, fees and course length differ by subject, level and university. Some jobs, such as nursing and childcare, also need a course that the job's own board accepts.
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- Study Australia puts its courses into 16 areas of study, from farming to animal health.
- Goreto has 11 subject guides for Australia, from IT and nursing to sports science and the MBA.
- A Bachelor of Nursing usually takes 3 years, and the course must be approved by the nursing board (NMBA).
- Childcare workers need a course approved by ACECQA, and some of the 8 states and territories also ask teachers to register.
- In 2026, yearly tuition runs from about AUD 26,720 for a TAFE IT diploma to AUD 90,000 or more for medicine.
Which Courses Can International Students Study in Australia?
You can study almost any subject in Australia, and Nepali students most often pick IT, nursing, accounting, engineering, childcare and hospitality.
Study Australia puts its courses into 16 areas of study, from farming and building to health, IT, teaching and travel. Each area has courses at more than one level. So one subject can start with a diploma and go all the way up to a PhD. If you are new to the idea, our guide to study in Australia from Nepal shows the whole path first.
This page sorts courses by subject. To compare English courses, diplomas, bachelor’s, master’s and the PhD, read our guide to courses in Australia for Nepali students by level. The table shows what Nepali students usually study in each of our 11 subject guides. It also shows who you deal with once you finish.
| Subject | What Nepali students usually study | Registration or professional body |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology | Diploma of IT, Bachelor of IT, Master of IT | Australian Computer Society (ACS) |
| Nursing and midwifery | Diploma of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing, Master of Nursing | Registration with the nursing board (NMBA) |
| Accounting | Bachelor of Accounting, Master of Professional Accounting | CPA Australia, CA ANZ or IPA |
| Civil engineering | Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Master of Engineering | Engineers Australia |
| Early childhood education | Certificate III, diploma, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education | Approved by ACECQA; teacher registration in some states |
| Hospitality and tourism | Certificate IV or diploma, bachelor’s in hospitality or tourism | No registration |
| Environmental sciences | Bachelor’s or master’s in environmental science | No registration |
| Marine biology | Bachelor of Science or Marine Science, then a master’s | No registration |
| Creative media | Diploma or bachelor’s in media, design, film or animation | No registration; a portfolio helps |
| Sports science | Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science, then a master’s | Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) |
| MBA | Master of Business Administration after a bachelor’s and some work | No registration |
Which Subject Guides Can You Read on Goreto?
We have 11 subject guides for Australia, and each one covers the courses, entry rules, fees, visa steps and jobs for that subject.
The cards below start with the subjects Nepali students ask us about most, such as IT and nursing. Each card says which levels students from Nepal usually choose and which body you deal with after study. Open a guide when a subject interests you, then compare two or three before you decide. The same subject can have quite different entry rules at different universities, so read the details in each guide.
Information Technology
Most Nepali students take a Bachelor of IT after +2, often with maths, or a Master of IT after a bachelor’s. Look for a course accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Nursing and Midwifery
After +2 science, you can take a Bachelor of Nursing to become a registered nurse, or a Diploma of Nursing to become an enrolled nurse. The course must be approved by the nursing board (NMBA).
Accounting
Management students often take a Bachelor of Accounting, and BBS or BBA graduates a Master of Professional Accounting. Choose a course accredited by CPA Australia, CA ANZ or IPA.
Civil Engineering
Students with +2 physics and maths take a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), and BE graduates take a Master of Engineering. Engineers Australia accredits the courses that lead to work as an engineer.
Early Childhood Education
Many students start with a Certificate III or a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or take a bachelor’s to teach. ACECQA must approve the qualification for work in childcare.
Hospitality and Tourism
Many Nepali students take a Certificate IV or diploma in hospitality or cookery, or a bachelor’s in hospitality or tourism management. You need no registration to work in hotels or travel.
Environmental Sciences
Students with +2 science take a bachelor’s in environmental science, and science graduates take a master’s. There is no registration, so your skills and work experience matter most.
Marine Biology
This is a science degree, usually a Bachelor of Science or Marine Science, then a master’s by coursework or research. It suits +2 biology students who like field and lab work.
Creative Media
Students take a diploma or a bachelor’s in media, design, film or animation. There is no registration, but many courses ask for a portfolio of your work.
Sports Science
Students with +2 science take a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science, sometimes followed by a master’s. Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) accredits courses in this field.
MBA
An MBA is a master’s for graduates who already have some work experience, often in Nepal. Entry rules differ a lot, so check the years of work and the English score each university asks for.
Which Courses Need Registration to Work in Australia?
Nursing, early childhood teaching, accounting, engineering and a few other jobs need an accredited course, so check your course before you accept an offer.
In these fields, finishing the degree is only the first step. To work, you register with the job’s board, or a professional body checks your skills. If your course is not on that body’s list, you may need more study later. So ask the university, in writing, whether your exact course is accredited.
Nursing is the clearest example. The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) registers nurses, and ANMAC accredits the courses that lead to registration. A Bachelor of Nursing usually takes 3 years and leads to work as a registered nurse.
If you are already a staff nurse in Nepal, there is a separate route for internationally qualified nurses and midwives. It starts with an online self-check and includes an exam, so you may not need a full new degree. For early childhood work, ACECQA keeps the list of approved qualifications. It also does the skills check for migration and for the 485 visa, and some states ask teachers to register too. For other fields, these are the bodies:
- Accounting: CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ) or the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
- Engineering: Engineers Australia.
- IT: the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
- Sports and exercise science: Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
How Do You Choose a Subject That Fits Your +2 or Bachelor’s?
Choose a subject that follows what you studied, meets the entry rules with your marks, and fits what your family can pay for the whole course.
Visa officers ask why you chose your course in the Genuine Student questions. A subject that builds on your +2 stream or your bachelor’s is much easier to explain. For example, a BBS graduate moving into a Master of Professional Accounting has a clear reason. A student who changes field can still do it, but needs to explain the change well, as our Australia GS requirement guide shows.
Next, check the entry rules for your subject. Many science subjects ask for +2 physics, chemistry, biology or maths, and nursing often asks for a higher English score. Work out your GPA with the NEB GPA calculator, then compare it with the rules in our guide to eligibility to study in Australia. If your marks are a little low, a diploma in the same subject can be a first step. Our page on diploma courses in Australia for international students explains how that works.
Before you pick, ask yourself three questions:
- Did I study this subject, or a close one, in +2 or my bachelor’s?
- Does the job need registration, and is my course accredited for it?
- Can my family show the money for the full course, not only year one?
Which Other Subjects Do Nepali Students Ask About?
Nepali students also ask about business analytics, accounting, data science, social work and agriculture, and we have a guide for each.
These 5 guides sit with our course pages by level, but they answer the same questions as the guides above. Business analytics and data science suit students who are good at maths or IT. Social work suits students who studied arts or education. Farming and food courses fit you best if you studied agriculture or science in Nepal. If you want to do research in any subject, our guide to a PhD in Australia for Nepali students tells you how to find a supervisor.
Master of Business Analytics
A master’s on data, statistics and business decisions, usually 1.5 to 2 years. It suits BBS, BBA, BIT and BSc graduates.
Master of Professional Accounting
A master’s that prepares graduates, including those from other fields, for accounting work and professional membership.
Bachelor of Data Science
A bachelor’s on statistics, coding and data, usually 3 years. Most universities ask for +2 maths.
Master of Social Work
A master’s for graduates who want to work in community and welfare services. Check that the course is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Master of Agriculture
A master’s in farming, food and agribusiness for agriculture and science graduates from Nepal.
Does Any Subject Lead to PR in Australia?
No subject leads to permanent residency (PR) on its own, because PR depends on the skilled occupation lists, your points, English and work experience when you apply.
Some subjects, such as nursing, early childhood teaching and engineering, have often been on those lists, but the lists change. A subject that looks safe when you start may not be on the list when you finish, 3 or 4 years later. So pick a subject you can finish with good marks and enjoy working in. Our guide to PR courses in Australia explains how the lists and points work.
What you can plan for is the post-study work visa. After a degree it usually gives 2 to 3 years, and after a diploma linked to a job on the skilled list, up to 18 months. Our page on the Australia 485 visa has the rules.
How Much Do Courses in Australia Cost by Subject?
Yearly tuition depends more on the level and the university than on the subject, but subjects with labs and placements, such as engineering, nursing and medicine, cost more.
The examples below come from 2026 university and TAFE fee schedules, collected on our page on the total cost to study in Australia from Nepal. They are yearly fees for full-time study, before living costs. Your own course may cost more or less, so open its fee page before you apply.
| Subject and example | Yearly tuition (2026) | About Rs a year |
|---|---|---|
| IT diploma (TAFE NSW) | AUD 26,720 to 30,160 | about Rs 24 to 27 lakh |
| IT bachelor’s (CQUniversity) | AUD 36,720 | about Rs 33 lakh |
| Nursing bachelor’s (regional and newer universities) | about AUD 38,000 to 44,000 | about Rs 34 to 39 lakh |
| Accounting master’s (CQUniversity) | AUD 38,640 | about Rs 34 lakh |
| MBA (Flinders) | AUD 44,200 | about Rs 39 lakh |
| Engineering bachelor’s (Flinders) | AUD 47,300 | about Rs 42 lakh |
| Medicine | AUD 90,000 or more | about Rs 82 lakh or more |
We round the rupee amounts, so use our AUD to Rs forex converter for today’s rate. Many students also get part of the fee taken off, as our page on scholarships in Australia for Nepali students shows.
How Do You Check a Course Before You Pay?
Check that the course is on CRICOS for your campus, and for a job that needs registration, that the professional body accredits it.
Only courses on CRICOS, the government register, can be studied on a student visa. Search the course code from your offer letter and match the name, length and campus. For nursing, accounting, engineering or early childhood, also check the accreditation list of the body named above. A cheap or short course that is missing from either list can cost you years later.
You can also search and compare courses on Study Australia’s course search before you talk to any agent. To compare where to study, see our lists of universities in Australia for international students and colleges in Australia for international students. Most subjects take new students in February and July, as our guide to Australia intakes shows. Then follow our steps on how to apply for an Australia student visa.
How Can Goreto Help You Choose a Subject?
Our counselors match your +2 or bachelor’s subjects, marks and budget to the courses you can get into and explain well in your visa file.
We check whether your subject needs registration and whether the course on your offer is accredited for it. We also compare the fee for the whole course at 2 or 3 universities, so your family sees the real cost. Wherever you live in Nepal, from Birgunj to Dhangadhi, you can talk to us. Our branches are in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Chitwan, Itahari and Pokhara, and you can also contact Goreto for a free online session.
FAQs on Courses in Australia for International Students
Nepali students choose IT, nursing, business and accounting, engineering, childcare and hotel work the most. But a popular subject is not always the right one for you. Choose the one that follows your +2 or bachelor’s and fits your budget.
No single IT course is best. After +2, most students take a Bachelor of IT, and after a bachelor’s, a Master of IT. Pick a course accredited by the Australian Computer Society, with a major such as software, data or cyber security that fits your background.
Yes. A Bachelor of Nursing usually takes 3 years and asks for +2 science and a high English score. A Diploma of Nursing at a TAFE is a cheaper start, but it leads to work as an enrolled nurse, not a registered nurse.
You can study nursing, midwifery, public health, health management, physiotherapy, sports science, psychology and medicine. Most jobs where you treat patients need you to register with a national board after study. So check that the board accepts your course.
Yes, many universities teach psychology at bachelor’s and master’s level. To work as a psychologist, you need an approved course and then more study or work under a supervisor. That usually takes about 6 years in all, so check the course before you enrol.
Yes, but places are few and fees are high, at about AUD 90,000 or more a year (about Rs 82 lakh or more). Many medical schools take you only after a bachelor’s. Most also ask for an entry test and an interview.
Yes. After +2 physics and maths, you can take a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in civil, electrical, software or other fields. After a BE, a Master of Engineering usually takes 2 years. Choose a course that Engineers Australia accepts.
Yes, usually as a master’s in health management or health services management after a bachelor’s. Some courses prefer work experience in a hospital or clinic. You need no registration to work in health management.
No, but a change of field needs a clear reason in your Genuine Student answers. Some subjects also need certain +2 subjects, such as maths for engineering and IT, or science for nursing. If you are unsure, talk to a counselor before you apply.
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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.
