Educational qualifications are awarded points that contribute to an applicant's total points for a skilled visa. A doctorate from an Australian or recognized overseas institution receives 20 points. A bachelor's degree or equivalent from an Australian or recognized overseas institution receives 15 points. A diploma from an Australian institution receives 10 points. Completing a trade qualification or having a qualification recognized for the nominated occupation in Australia also receives 10 points. Supporting evidence like certified copies of qualifications and academic transcripts must be provided.
Educational qualifications are awarded points that contribute to an applicant's total points for a skilled visa. A doctorate from an Australian or recognized overseas institution receives 20 points. A bachelor's degree or equivalent from an Australian or recognized overseas institution receives 15 points. A diploma from an Australian institution receives 10 points. Completing a trade qualification or having a qualification recognized for the nominated occupation in Australia also receives 10 points. Supporting evidence like certified copies of qualifications and academic transcripts must be provided.
Educational qualifications are awarded points that contribute to an applicant's total points for a skilled visa. A doctorate from an Australian or recognized overseas institution receives 20 points. A bachelor's degree or equivalent from an Australian or recognized overseas institution receives 15 points. A diploma from an Australian institution receives 10 points. Completing a trade qualification or having a qualification recognized for the nominated occupation in Australia also receives 10 points. Supporting evidence like certified copies of qualifications and academic transcripts must be provided.
Points You have met the requirements for award of a doctorate by an Australian educational institution, or a doctorate awarded by an overseas educational institution of a recognised standard.
20
You have met the requirements for award of at least a:
bachelor degree, by an Australian educational institution; or bachelor qualification, awarded by an overseas educational institution of a recognised standard.
15
You have met the requirements for the award of a diploma by an Australian educational institution.
10
You have completed a trade qualification for award by an Australian educational
institution.
10
You have attained a qualification or award recognised by the relevant assessing
authority in determining your skills for your nominated occupation.
10
Evidence to support your application
For you to receive these points, a certified copy of your qualifications and/or a certified copy of notification of your results and a transcript of your academic record (degree, diploma, certificate, etc.) should be included with your application.