Previously, Western Australiahas expanded its occupation list again. In just half a financial year, the state has been remarkably active — with expansions concentrated in the WASMOL Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 under the General Stream. Of the two, Schedule 2 is the more widely applicable option, covering mainly common and in-demand occupations available to applicants who did not graduate in WA。
Popular Occupations like Accounting Invited at 75 Points
General Stream Schedule 2 — Requirements
– EOI score of at least 65 points
– Occupation on the Schedule 2 list with a relevant skills assessment
– For Subclass 190, a job offer in WA in a nominated occupation for at least 6 months; no such requirement for Subclass 491
– Language scores of at least 65 in each component
Beyond that, there are no mandatory work experience or points requirements. This stream is open to graduates from outside WA and does not, in principle, require applicants to live in Western Australia. In practice, those invited so far have already relocated to WA (no minimum residency period required), and several of our clients received invitations immediately after moving there.In the most recent round under this stream, occupations such as accounting, IT, and engineering were invited at an EOI score as low as 75.
And there is plenty of quota remaining!!
WA’s allocation is tracking very well — only around 15% had been used by the end of December, giving strong prospects for further score reductions and a broader invitation pool.
Previously Added: ICT Business Analyst, Quantity Surveyor, Taxation Accountant and Other Common Occupations
Returning to the occupations newly added to this stream, some of the notable ones include:
Architect
Biomedical Engineer
Chemical Engineer
Civil Engineering Technician
Quantity Surveyor
Industrial Engineer
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
Electronics Engineer
Environmental Engineer
Computer Network and Systems Engineer
ICT Business Analyst
ICT Support Engineer
ICT Support Technicians, nec
Network Administrator
Network Analyst
Systems Analyst
Management Accountant
Taxation Accountant
Property Manager
Community Worker
Welfare Worker
Conference and Event Organiser
For the full and up-to-date list, see:https://migration.wa.gov.au/services/skilled-migration-western-australia/wa-state-nomination-combined-occupation-list
Even Better Conditions
for Local International Graduates
Of course, WA has even more to offer. Western Australia is likely the state with the most favourable migration pathway for local international graduates this financial year — possibly in a class of its own.
WA Graduates Applying for WA State Nomination
No work experience requirement
No job offer requirement
No need for “superior” IELTS scores (7s or 8s)
Each round (monthly): over a thousand invitations
300+ eligible occupations
No points race — popular occupations invited at low scores
If you are planning to study and migrate, WA is absolutely a top choice
About Western Australia
Graduating from a WA institution, students are eligible for a Subclass 485 Graduate Work visa for a total of 2–5 years (the golden window for building work experience and improving your EOI score!). As a regional area, WA also attracts an additional 5 points on the migration points test.
Perth is in the same time zone (UTC+8) as China. Students studying in WA can stay in touch with family and friends back home without any time-zone headache — Perth is the only Australian city in perfect time alignment with mainland China.
Located on Australia’s west coast in a Mediterranean climate zone, Perth enjoys mild weather and the charming scenery along the Swan River, making it a highly popular tourism destination. Perth offers spacious living and a high standard of living, consistently ranking among the world’s most liveable cities year after year — a testament to Perth’s excellence across residential environment, quality of life, and social welfare.
For more about Perth:Relocating to WA — Because Perth Is Simply Liveable! Work / Life / Environment / Housing — a Photo Gallery Unlocking WA
Graduate Stream — Priority Order:
Currently in WA > Currently in Australia > Outside Australia;
Higher qualification = higher priority;
Higher EOI score = higher priority;
Earlier EOI submission = higher priority.
Based on recent invitation rounds, WA has been particularly generous with invitation scores for local graduates. Even accounting — one of the most fiercely competitive fields — only required an EOI of 75 for the WA Subclass 190!
So which programmes can help you graduate and move seamlessly into migration? Read on!
Mining Engineering
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Thanks to WA’s exceptional geographical position and abundant natural resources — minerals, natural gas, petroleum and more — the headquarters of many globally renowned resource companies are based in the state. The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Western Australia (UWA) maintains close industry ties, enabling it to identify the latest industry needs rapidly, collaborate on curriculum development, and continuously produce high-calibre graduates for the profession. That is why UWA Mining Engineering graduates have no trouble finding work — many secure full-time job offers before they even finish their degree.
Mining Engineering in WA has an outstanding reputation — graduate employment approaches 100%, and salaries are highly competitive.
University of Western Australia (UWA)
UWA Mining Engineering — ranked 5th in the world
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Mining Engineering
Duration: 4 years full-time
Intake: February and July each year
Academic entry: Year 12 completion
Language: IELTS overall 6.5, each band 6.0 (or equivalent)
Tuition fees: $48,096/year
Master of Professional Engineering – Mining Engineering
Duration: 2 years full-time
Intake: February and July each year
Academic entry: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (science or engineering)
Language: IELTS overall 6.5, each band 6.0 (or equivalent)
Tuition fees: $65,550/year
Curtin University
Curtin Mining Engineering — ranked 2nd in the world, 1st in Australia
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Mining Engineering
Duration: 4 years full-time
Intake: February and July each year
Academic entry: Year 12 completion
Language: IELTS overall 6.0, each band 6.0 (or equivalent)
Tuition fees: $37,507/year
Master of Professional Engineering – Mining Engineering
Duration: 2 years full-time
Intake: February and July each year
Academic entry: Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Language: IELTS overall 6.0, each band 6.0 (or equivalent)
Tuition fees: $42,446/year
Social Work
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University of Western Australia (UWA):
Master of Social Work
Duration: 2 years full-time
Intake: February each year
Academic entry: Bachelor’s degree with some coursework in medicine or health science
Language: IELTS overall 7.0, each band 7.0 (or equivalent)
Tuition fees: $33,300/year
Curtin University:
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Duration: 4 years full-time
Intake: February and July each year
Academic entry: Year 12 completion
Language: IELTS overall 7.0, each band 7.0 (or equivalent)
Tuition fees: $36,600/year
Master of Social Work
Duration: 2 years full-time
Intake: July each year
Academic entry: Bachelor’s degree with a background in social sciences
Language: IELTS overall 7.0, each band 7.0 (or equivalent)
Tuition fees: $40,500/year
ECU
Edith Cowan University (ECU), located in Perth, the capital of Western Australia, is known for its modern and innovative approach to education. It is a vibrant public university with a strong arts and academic culture, and a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Duration: 4 years full-time
Intake: February and July each year
Academic entry: Year 12 completion
Language: IELTS overall 7.0, each band 7.0 (or equivalent)
Tuition fees: $34,650/year
Computer Science / IT
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University of Western Australia (UWA):
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
Duration: 3 years full-time
Intake: February and July each year
Academic entry: Year 12 completion
Language: IELTS overall 6.5, each band 6.0 (or equivalent)
Tuition fees: $44,000/year
Master of Information Technology
Duration: 2 years full-time
Intake: February and July each year
Academic entry: Bachelor’s degree
Language: IELTS overall 6.5, each band 6.0 (or equivalent)
Tuition fees: $43,800/year
ECU:
Bachelor of Computer Science
Duration: 3 years full-time
Intake: February and July each year
Academic entry: Year 12 completion
Language: IELTS overall 6.0, each band 6.0 (or equivalent)
Tuition fees: $37,350/year
Master of Computer Science
Duration: 2 years full-time
Intake: February and July each year
Academic entry: Bachelor’s degree
Language: IELTS overall 6.5, each band 6.0 (or equivalent)
Tuition fees: $39,000/year
Commercial Cookery
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For students interested in commercial cookery, Stanley College is an excellent choice in WA.
Stanley College is a well-known local private education provider in WA. Its cookery programme is designed with the goal of producing head chefs. Students can complete a Diploma of Hospitality Management in just 2 years at an affordable tuition cost. The college also operates its own restaurant, located in Northbridge, and all cookery students receive training at the Perth Convention Centre.
Commercial Cookery Programmes
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
Diploma of Hospitality Management
Duration: 2 years full-time
Intake: January, March, May, August, and October each year
Academic entry: Year 12 completion
Language: IELTS overall 5.0 (or equivalent)
Tuition fees: $21,300 for two years — just $10,650 per year
Get in touch to have your WA study plan carefully assessed
Another Great State for Study-to-Migration
South Australia (SA)
Read on
About South Australia
At this point, some students may be wondering: “Mady, besides WA with all these great policies, are there other states worth considering?”
That brings us to South Australia!
SA graduates are also eligible for a Subclass 485 Graduate Work visa for a total of 2–5 years. On top of that, studying in SA as a regional area earns additional points on the migration points test!
University of Adelaide
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The University of Adelaide, founded in 1874 in Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, is a five-star university and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8). As one of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, it offers world-class research facilities and an exceptional academic environment, as well as a comprehensive and well-developed research training system.Its Business School holds AACSB accreditation, and disciplines such as accounting and finance rank among the top 100 in the world. Notable alumni: as of 2019, the university has produced 5 Nobel Laureates and 108 Rhodes Scholars — more Nobel Prize winners from its own graduates than any other Australian university.
Flinders University
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A member of the Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN), Flinders University is one of Australia’s leading universities — a dynamic, modern institution with a progressive spirit, renowned globally for the quality of its teaching and research.
University of South Australia (UniSA)
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