Australian Professional Year Program

Crack the Workforce and Work Towards Permanent Residency with the PYP

Graduating soon from an Australian university and wondering how to make your way towards Permanent Residency? Explore the Professional Year Program options with Study International! This program is open for Australian university graduates to get professional and practical training, giving you the hands-on experience and competencies to crack the Australian workforce. The PYP certificate is highly sought after in Australia, and also earns you 5 additional points towards your permanent residency application!

What is the Professional Year Program?

Professional year program Australia is a professional development program for students who have graduated from any of the Australian universities. The professional year program or PYP program is structured to introduce former students to occupational and practical training in addition to providing them with the opportunity to apply for permanent residency in Australia. Professional Year Program Australia is conducted by accredited agencies authorized by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP).

Benefits of the Professional Year Program

• Earns you 5 additional points towards your permanent residency application
• Provides individuals with the opportunity to garner industry-related skills both via work and their studies and help assimilate into the Australian culture
• Earns you a professional year program certificate, which is highly sought after in Australia
• Makes you skilful in business and communication etiquettes within the country which will help you expand your professional network and develop in-demand soft skills

Professional Year Program Requirements

• Be international students within the ages of 18-45 who have completed undergraduate or postgraduate course spanning a minimum of two years in the related field of accounting, computer science or engineering.
• Be in queue for the grant of the Subclass 485 visa or be Subclass 485 visa holders with at least 12-month visa validity
• Have completed skill assessment from an accredited body
• Have an English language proficiency certificate

Professional Year Program Fees

Accounting: $6,000 to $13,000

IT: From $12930

Engineering: $13,000

PYP Course Duration

As the name indicates, the Professional Year Program is 12 months long.

Documents Needed

You require the following documents to apply for the Professional Year Program Australia

• Updated resume and cover letter
• Attested academic transcripts
• English language test certificate
• Copy of passport and temporary graduate visa