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AECC Global Nepal vs Alfa Beta Institute

2026 comparison · Nepal

AECC Global Nepal
📍 Kathmandu, Nepal
4.0
/5
★★★★☆
5 reviews
Est. 20085 destinationsFree for students
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Alfa Beta Institute
📍 Kathmandu, Nepal
4.0
/5
★★★★☆
1 review
5 destinationsFree for students
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Which is better for your situation?

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Value for money
AECC Global Nepal
Students rate it 3.8/5 for value vs 3.0/5
Better value
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Response speed
AECC Global Nepal
Speed rating: 4.3/5 from student reviews
Faster
Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

AECC Global Nepal
Alfa Beta Institute
Overall Rating
4.04.0
AECC
Alfa
Communication
3.83.0
AECC
Alfa
Transparency
4.03.0
AECC
Alfa
Speed
4.33.0
AECC
Alfa
Professionalism
3.83.0
AECC
Alfa
Visa Guidance
4.03.0
AECC
Alfa
Value for Money
3.83.0
AECC
Alfa

At a glance

AECC Global NepalAlfa Beta Institute
Overall rating4.0/54.0/5
Reviews51
LocationKathmandu, NepalKathmandu, Nepal
Founded2008—
Team size500+ staff across Nepal offices—
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations5 countries5 countries

Pros & cons

AECC Global Nepal
✓ What students love
  • ✓Free counselling and university applications — AECC is paid by partner institutions, not students
  • ✓4.8/5 across 1,700+ Google reviews — one of the highest-rated major consultancies in Nepal
  • ✓Authorised representative of 1,100+ universities including Russell Group (UK) and Group of Eight (Australia)
  • ✓Four branches across Nepal: Putalisadak, Baneshwor, Pokhara, and Chitwan
  • ✓In-house test prep for IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, and Duolingo
  • ✓Active scholarship support — counsellors help students secure 25-50% tuition reductions
  • ✓Post-arrival support including accommodation search and student health insurance
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗High volume means counsellor availability can be stretched at peak season (Jan-Mar and Jul-Aug)
  • ✗Less depth for niche destinations like Germany or Japan compared to specialist boutique agencies
  • ✗Some students report needing to proactively follow up on their file after initial counselling
  • ✗Test preparation coaching is paid separately and not included in the free service
Alfa Beta Institute
✓ What students love
  • ✓Central Kathmandu location
  • ✓Multi-destination counselling
  • ✓Visa documentation support for Nepali applicants
  • ✓Accessible for students across the Bagmati province
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Smaller office with limited simultaneous capacity
  • ✗Less prominent online presence
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★

“Happy to say that this consultancy got me visa to USA.”

— Verified student · AECC Global Nepal
★★★★

“Good experience overall with Alfa Beta Institute. They have clear processes and the staff seemed genuinely experienced with New Zealand applications specifically. My offer letter a…”

— Verified student · Alfa Beta Institute

Study destinations

AECC Global Nepal — 5 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaNew ZealandIreland
Alfa Beta Institute — 5 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSAJapan
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose AECC Global Nepal if…
AECC Global Nepal

Nepali students aiming for Australia, UK, Canada, or the USA who want free, professional counselling backed by a globally recognised brand. Particularly strong for scholarship seekers and students applying to top-ranked universities. Also ideal for those needing IELTS or PTE coaching alongside their application.

Choose Alfa Beta Institute if…
Alfa Beta Institute
  • ✓Central Kathmandu location
  • ✓Multi-destination counselling
  • ✓Visa documentation support for Nepali applicants

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