About Mates International Pokhara
Mates International Education & Visa Services is an Australia-specialist consultancy headquartered in Brisbane (est. 2007), with Nepal offices in Kathmandu (Putalisadak) and Pokhara (Talchowk). The Brisbane entity holds MARA registration — meaning its agents are legally accountable for Australian migration advice under the Migration Act — while Nepal-based counsellors hold QEAC (PIER Online) and ITAC (ICEF) credentials. The broader network has served 100,000+ clients across Australia, the Philippines, and Nepal. In Nepal, Mates International focuses exclusively on Australian university admissions and student visa (Subclass 500) applications. The Kathmandu team guides students through course selection, GTE (Genuine Temporary Entrant) statement preparation, financial documentation, and the full visa lodgement process. Because Brisbane is the head office rather than a separate post-arrival team, Mates International provides direct continuity from pre-departure counselling in Nepal through to visa management in Australia.
Our research
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How Mates International Pokhara get paid
Mates International Pokhara does not charge students a placement fee. Like most education agents, it is paid a commission by the universities it places students into. That does not make its advice bad — but the agent is paid by the institution, not by you, so it has more financial reason to recommend a partner university than a non-partner one. Ask which universities it represents, and whether your shortlist is on that list.
Who it suits
- ▸Students targeting Australia who want an agency with MARA-registered agents in Brisbane providing legally accountable ov...
- ▸Students targeting Australia
- ▸Students based in Pokhara, Nepal looking for local in-person support
- ▸Students who value a consultancy with established local presence and verifiable track record
What they do
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Awards and recognition
- ★MARA Registered Migration Agency
- ★QEAC Certified Counsellors
- ★ITAC Certified Counsellors
Frequently asked questions
The bottom line
If Australia is the only target destination, Mates International offers one of the most credential-dense options in Nepal: MARA-registered head office, dual-certified Nepal counsellors, and a genuine network track record. The caveat on the Mates Edu branding confusion is worth clarifying before you begin.
