Studying in Australia follows an integrated immigration pathway: a Subclass 500 visa, staying to work after graduation with a Temporary Graduate 485 visa, then accumulating points to move to a Subclass 189/190/491 PR.
M2W selects industries and states based on the Skilled Occupation List and real PR opportunities — not just schools that are easy to get a student visa for.
Study pathway → PR Australia
Theo Australian Department of Home Affairs (Department of Home Affairs), international students apply for a Subclass 500 for courses registered on the CRICOS system. After graduation you may stay to work using Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) 2 years or more depending on the level of study.
Working time under the 485 visa helps build experience and points for a skilled PR application under Subclass 189/190/491.
Student visa
For courses registered on the CRICOS system.
Stay on to work
Temporary Graduate — work for 2 years or more after graduation.
Skills assessment
Qua VETASSESS, ACS, Engineers Australia, ANMAC… theo ngành.
Skilled PR
Earn points to apply for skilled permanent residence.
Choose a field & state based on PR opportunities
The field of study should be on the Skilled Occupation List to make skills assessment easier and to qualify for PR. Studying in the Regional also earns extra PR points and a longer validity for the 485 visa.
A Subclass 500 application requires: a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), meeting the Genuine Student requirement, proof of funds and OSHC health insurance.
Why choose M2W for studying in Australia
Prioritise a field on the skilled occupation list, for easier skills assessment and PR eligibility after graduation.
Advice on regional study to gain migration points and extend the post-study 485 visa.
A dedicated consultant follows your case from school selection, CoE, through the 485 → PR pathway — with no intermediary.
Visa conditions, bonus points and the 485 timeline are taken directly from the Australian Department of Home Affairs, with no exaggeration.
Frequently asked questions about studying in Australia
How many IELTS points are needed to study in Australia?
Subclass 500 requires proof of English proficiency; the specific level depends on the course and school. Many programmes require IELTS around 5.5–6.5 or equivalent, sometimes with an English course before the main programme.
How long can you stay and work in Australia after graduating?
The Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) allows a stay to work for 2 years or more depending on qualification level and region, used to build experience and PR points.
What are the settlement benefits of living in a Regional area?
Studying and living in a Regional area earns extra points for skilled-migration PR and usually comes with a longer 485 visa period than major cities like Sydney or Melbourne.
Does studying in Australia require a skills assessment?
To apply for skilled PR (189/190/491) you need a skills assessment from the authority designated for your occupation, such as VETASSESS, ACS or Engineers Australia.
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View detailsStudy in Australia linked to immigration
M2W builds a study → 485 → PR pathway from the outset, selecting industries and states based on real immigration opportunities.
