Tuition & Living Costs (2025 Official Figures)
According to the Australian Department of Home Affairs, Nepali students must show AUD 24,505/year for living costs (up from AUD 21,041 in 2024), plus tuition fees of:
Undergraduate: AUD 20,000-45,000/year
Postgraduate: AUD 22,000-50,000/year
Canada’s IRCC requires proof of CAD 20,635/year (outside Quebec) with tuition at:
Undergraduate: CAD 15,000-30,000/year
Postgraduate: CAD 17,000-35,000/year
Key Insight: Canada remains 20-30% cheaper overall (Study Australia vs Statistics Canada).
Work Rights & Post-Study Opportunities
Australia’s Temporary Graduate Visa (485):
2-6 years work rights (Home Affairs)
48 hrs/fortnight work during studies
AUD 23.23/hour minimum wage (Fair Work Ombudsman)
Canada’s PGWP:
Up to 3 years work permit (IRCC)
20 hrs/week during studies
CAD 15-16/hour minimum wage
Trend: Australia pays better hourly, but Canada offers faster PR pathways.
PR Pathways: 2025 Updates
Australia’s Points System (SkillSelect):
65+ points required
Priority for healthcare/engineering
12-24 month processing
Canada’s Express Entry (IRCC):
CRS score ~500+ for ITAs
6-12 month processing
PNPs favor graduates
Nepali Success Rate: 43% get Australian PR vs 68% in Canada (2024 data).
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