Professional Year Program
Professional Year Program is introduced by the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) for international students who graduated from an Australian institute. The government of Australia approved this course as an incentive for international student to gain hands on experience of the Australian market. The core purpose for the professional your program was to buildup skills and knowledge among the foreign students. This course provides an additional 5 points to the eligible applicants who which to apply for permanent residency in Australia.
At GEMG, our expert team will help you find the best institute, by studying in which your skills will be recognized and your hands on knowledge will uplift you out of the crowd.
Eligibility criteria for professional year program
Professional your program is available for Accounting, Engineering, ICT professional.
| Accounting | ACS | Engineering | |
| Completed | Bachelors and Master’s degree in Australia | Bachelors and Master’s degree in Australia | Bachelors and Master’s degree in Australia |
| 485 Visa | Hold or applied | Hold or applied | Hold or applied |
| Validity | Must hold eligible visa with study and work rights with at least 12 months validity | Must hold eligible visa with study and work rights with at least 12 months validity | Must hold eligible visa with study and work rights with at least 12 months validity |
| English Requirement | IELTS- 6 each PTE – minimum 50 |
IELTS- 6 each PTE – minimum 50 |
IELTS- 6 each PTE – minimum 50 |
| Skill assessment | Must hold skill assessment professional accounting association or a skills assessment from VETASSESS under the code of Internal Auditor | N/A | Must hold valid skills assessment from Engineering Education Australia |
| Onshore/Offshore | Onshore | Onshore and Offshore Offshore university graduates may be eligible to complete the Professional Year in Engineering on a 476 visa. |
Onshore |
| Duration | 44 weeks program with 12 weeks internship | 44 weeks program with 12 weeks internship | 44 weeks program with 12 weeks internship |
- Can I apply for PR without professional year?
Yes, applicant can apply for permeant residency without doing Professional year course. - How long is professional year valid for PR?
4 Years - Can I do professional year offshore?
Offshore university graduates may be eligible to complete the Professional Year in Engineering on a 476 visa.
We understand the struggles that people go through to find the right pathway for their immigration requirements. Our vision is to provide them customised advice and solution to help them build the successful future to convert their dreams into reality. As we believe, YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR SUCCESS.
