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AECC Global Nepal vs Mates International Kathmandu

2026 comparison · Nepal

★ Higher rated
AECC Global Nepal
📍 Kathmandu, Nepal
4.0
/5
★★★★☆
5 reviews
Est. 20085 destinationsFree for students
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Mates International Kathmandu
📍 Kathmandu, Nepal
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1 destinationsFree for students
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Our verdict
AECC Global Nepal scores higher

AECC Global Nepal leads with a 4.0/5 rating vs 0.0/5 — a 4.0-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

AECC Global Nepal
Mates International Kathmandu
Overall Rating
4.0
AECC
Communication
3.8
AECC
Transparency
4.0
AECC
Speed
4.3
AECC
Professionalism
3.8
AECC
Visa Guidance
4.0
AECC
Value for Money
3.8
AECC

At a glance

AECC Global NepalMates International Kathmandu
Overall rating4.0/5—
Reviews50
LocationKathmandu, NepalKathmandu, Nepal
Founded2008—
Team size500+ staff across Nepal offices—
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations5 countries1 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
Mates International Kathmandu
✓ What students love
  • ✓MARA-registered Brisbane head office — Australian visa advice is legally regulated under the Migration Act
  • ✓Nepal counsellors hold QEAC (PIER) and ITAC (ICEF) dual certification
  • ✓Direct Brisbane continuity — not a referral to a third party once students land in Australia
  • ✓100,000+ clients served across the global network
  • ✓Partnership with 50+ Australian colleges and universities
  • ✓Government of Nepal authorised consultancy
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Australia-only focus — students interested in Canada, UK, or USA should use a different agency
  • ✗Mates Edu Nepal (matesedu.com) is a separate Nepal-founded entity with the same branding; confirm you are engaging the Brisbane-headquartered Mates International (matesinternational.com) for MARA registration coverage
  • ✗Pokhara office has fewer counsellors than Kathmandu — complex visa cases are best handled at the Kathmandu location
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★

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

— Verified student · AECC Global Nepal

Study destinations

AECC Global Nepal — 5 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaNew ZealandIreland
Mates International Kathmandu — 1 destination
Australia
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 Mates International Kathmandu if…
Mates International Kathmandu

Students targeting Australia who want an agency with MARA-registered agents in Brisbane providing legally accountable oversight, combined with QEAC-certified counsellors in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

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