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The pathway to permanent residence for students who have completed: 1.        Master’s degree by research or Doctorate degree (...

10 more points for STEM qualifications




The pathway to permanent residence for students who have completed:


1.       Master’s degree by research or Doctorate degree (PHD), AND

2.       Studied at an Australian educational institution, AND

3.      Studied at least 2 academic years at the Australian educational institution in one of the specified fields: science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) or Information, Computer, and Technology (ICT)


Benefits for STEM graduates


Australia Points Test changes for STEM graduates has been effected since November 2019.

STEM graduates can obtain 10 points (Previously 5 points) under Specialist Educational Qualifications for the GSM (General skilled Migration) points test.




Applicable to all GSM (General Skilled Migration) visa categories:


  • Skilled Independent Subclass 189 Visa
  • Skilled Nominated Subclass 190 visa
  • Skilled Regional (Provisional) Subclass 491 Visa


These extra points will be counted for those graduates who have a degree in:


1.       Natural and physical sciences
      Biological Sciences
      Chemical Sciences
      Earth Sciences
      Mathematical Sciences
      Natural and Physical Sciences
      Other Natural and Physical Sciences 
       Physics and Astronomy 

2.       Information Technology
Computer Science
Information Systems
Information Technology
Other Information Technology
 

3.      Engineering and related technologies
      Aerospace Engineering and Technology
      Civil Engineering
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology
      Engineering and Related Technologies
      Geomatic Engineering
      Manufacturing Engineering and Technology 
      Maritime Engineering and Technology 
      Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology
      Other Engineering and Related Technologies
      Process and Resources Engineering


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