Mates International Kathmandu vs AECC Global Nepal

2026 comparison · Nepal

Mates International Kathmandu

📍 Kathmandu, Nepal

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★ Higher rated

AECC Global Nepal

📍 Kathmandu, Nepal

4.0

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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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At a glance

	Mates International Kathmandu	AECC Global Nepal
Overall rating	—	4.0/5
Reviews	0	0
Location	Kathmandu, Nepal	Kathmandu, Nepal
Founded	—	2008
Team size	—	500+ staff across Nepal offices

Pros & cons

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

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

Study destinations

Mates International Kathmandu

Australia

AECC Global Nepal

AustraliaUKCanadaNew ZealandIreland

Who they're best for

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.

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.

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