Professional Year Australia is a training program that adds 5 points for students who have graduated in Australia. Professional Year Australia applies to IT, accounting, and engineering. This article explains the details.
Professional Year Úc là gì
Professional Year Australia (PY) is a professional training program for international students who have graduated in Australia in three specific fields: accounting, information technology (IT), and engineering. The program is recognized by industry bodies (CPA Australia, ACS, EA).
Completing Professional Year Australia adds 5 points in the points test, applicable to Visa 189, 190, and 491. This is one of the important factors that helps graduated students increase their score.
Structure and requirements of Professional Year
Professional Year Australia runs for 44 weeks, including a theory component on the Australian work environment and a 12-week internship at an Australian business. Tuition is around 9,000-13,000 AUD depending on the program and field.
Participation requirements: having graduated with a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree from an Australian institution in the corresponding field, having received a Visa 485 (Graduate Temporary), and English meeting the program’s requirements (usually Competent English, IELTS 6.0 in each skill).
Notes for Vietnamese applicants
Professional Year Australia suits Vietnamese students who have graduated in Australia, are currently in Australia on a Visa 485, and need to increase points for the 189/190/491 category. PY also provides valuable practical experience before starting formal work.
You should consider the cost and the 44-week time commitment – a significant investment. Professional Year Australia must be completed within 4 years before submitting the EOI in order to earn points. Regulations may be updated; you should check the list of recognized providers.
You should refer to official Home Affairs website and Home Affairs – Skilled visas to check current conditions.
Summary
Professional Year Australia (PY) is a 44-week training program for students who have graduated in Australia in 3 fields: accounting, IT, and engineering. Recognized by CPA Australia/ACS/EA. Includes theory + 12-week internship. Tuition is 9,000-13,000 AUD. Requirements: graduated in Australia, Visa 485, Competent English. Adds 5 points for 189/190/491. Must be completed within 4 years before the EOI.
