Australian PR Points Calculator | Real Migration and Education

Age

Which age band will you be in when invited to apply?

English language ability

Choose the level you can prove with an accepted test.

Competent English0 ptsProficient English10 ptsSuperior English20 pts

Overseas skilled employment

Years in your nominated skilled occupation (or closely related) outside Australia, usually within the last 10 years.

Less than 3 years (outside Australia)0 pts3–4 years in your skilled occupation5 pts5–7 years10 pts8 years or more15 pts

Australian skilled employment

Full-time skilled work in Australia while lawfully employed.

Educational qualifications

Highest qualification that meets Australian study recognition rules for points.

No qualification recognised for points0 ptsDiploma or trade qualification completed in Australia10 ptsBachelor degree (including with Honours)15 ptsMaster degree by coursework15 ptsDoctoral degree (PhD)20 pts

Specialist education qualification

Australian Masters by research or Doctorate in eligible STEM fields (current lists apply).

I hold an eligible STEM Masters (by research) or PhD from an Australian institution

Must meet legislative definitions for science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or specified ICT fields.

0 pts

Max +10

Australian study & regional study

Tick what genuinely applies to your qualifications and location of study.

Australian study requirement (2+ years eligible study in Australia)

Usually degree-level CRICOS-registered courses meeting the Australian study requirement.

0 pts

Max +5

Study in regional Australia (living and studying in designated regional areas)

Separate test from generic Australian study; location and duration rules apply.

0 pts

Max +5

Professional Year & community language

Completed a Professional Year in Australia (accounting, IT, or engineering streams)

Must be a recognised program completed in Australia.

0 pts

Max +5

Credentialed community language (NAATI CCL or certified interpreter/translator)

Valid credential at time of invitation or application as per policy.

0 pts

Max +5

Partner skills & relationship

Choose the scenario that matches who is included in your application.

Single applicant, or partner is an Australian citizen or permanent resident10 ptsPartner with competent English and a suitable skills assessment10 ptsPartner with competent English only5 ptsPartner without competent English (or not claiming partner points)0 pts

Nomination or sponsorship (extra points)

Subclass 190 and 491 include additional points when you have eligible nomination or sponsorship.

Not claiming state/territory or regional nomination points0 ptsNominated by a state or territory government (Subclass 190 pathway)5 ptsNominated by a state/territory or sponsored by an eligible family member (Subclass 491 pathway)15 pts

Australia PR points calculator

Age

English language ability

Overseas skilled employment

Australian skilled employment

Educational qualifications

Specialist education qualification

Australian study & regional study

Professional Year & community language

Partner skills & relationship

Nomination or sponsorship (extra points)