Key facts
| Science and research | Identify the occupation supported by your discipline and actual duties |
|---|---|
| Technology and data | Check the relevant occupation and assessment route |
| Engineering and mathematics | Match the qualification and work evidence to the occupation |
| Recent graduates | Check lawful stay and any graduate visa option separately from later skilled migration |
Who this is relevant to
Recent graduates and experienced applicants from laboratory, research, technology, data, engineering, mathematics and related backgrounds. Australian and overseas qualifications can be discussed; each case needs its own checks.
Requirements
A STEM qualification does not by itself establish eligibility for a visa or a particular occupation. The occupation, designated assessing authority and visa stream determine which requirements need checking. Graduate visa eligibility must be checked separately against the relevant stream.
Process
- Outline your completed qualification, field of study and career goals.
- Identify occupations supported by the qualification and any relevant work.
- Check assessment, professional registration or licensing requirements where applicable.
- Coordinate the next migration or study decision with your current status and important dates.
Evidence
Start with the qualification title, major, completion date and a short description of relevant work or research. Detailed academic and employment records can be considered within an agreed service.
Common issues
Similar course titles can lead to different occupations and assessing authorities. Keep course admission, graduate visa eligibility, a migration skills assessment and a later visa decision separate when evaluating a plan.