Melbourne, Australia

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Chisholm Institute

Melbourne·tafe

$5,500

Tuition/yr

About Chisholm Institute

Chisholm Institute is a government-owned Technical and Further Education (TAFE) Institute located in south-east Melbourne Australia. It provides adult education in several areas including the arts, hospitality, information technology, trades and business. Chisholm offers over 250 certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, bachelor and graduate certificate courses.

Campus & Location

Province

VIC

Campus setting

Urban

Cost of living: Housing: AUD 1,600–2,600/mo | Food: AUD 420–680/mo | Large Nepali community; diverse neighbourhoods and strong job market.

Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

Eligible for Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) — 2 years for Bachelor/Master, up to 4 years in regional areas or for Science/Engineering/Education degrees.

Programs(2)

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Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Chisholm Hospitality

Hospitality & Tourism

Certificate~$8k/yr1 yrIELTS 5.5+february, july

Diploma of Information Technology

Chisholm IT

Computer Science & IT

Diploma~$8k/yr1 yrIELTS 5.5+february, july

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.

GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.

GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.

IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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For Nepali students — Australia

What makes Australia work for students from Nepal

MoEST NOC (mandatory)

Required for every Nepali student before applying for a student visa or remitting tuition. Takes 2–3 weeks from Keshar Mahal, Kathmandu (Ministry of Education). NOC checklist →

Work after study — Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

2–4 years depending on degree level and study location. Unrestricted work rights. Full visa guide →

Popular courses for Nepali students

Information Technology · Aged Care & Community Services · Engineering · Business & Management

Aged care has a direct PR pathway — Certificate III + 2 years work → employer sponsorship.

Graduate employment

AUD 60,000–90,000/yr for IT/Engineering; AUD 55,000–70,000 for Business/Nursing.

Melbourne and Sydney tech sectors are strong. Aged care, nursing, and construction have nationwide shortages.

Nepali community

100,000+ Nepalis in Australia — Melbourne and Sydney have active Nepali communities.

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