Under the General Skilled Migration points test, you can claim 10 points if you meet the requirements for the award of a Specialist Educational Qualification.
To successfully claim these 10 extra points for specialist educational qualification, your qualification must meet all three of the following strict criteria:
The specific list of broad and narrow fields of education that qualify for the specialist education points are defined below in the table:
| Broad Field of Education | Narrow Field of Education |
| Natural and Physical Sciences | Biological Sciences |
| Chemical Sciences | |
| Earth Sciences | |
| Mathematical Sciences | |
| Natural and Physical Sciences | |
| Other Natural and Physical Sciences | |
| Physics and Astronomy | |
| Information Technology | Computer Science |
| Information Systems | |
| Information Technology | |
| Other Information Technology | |
| Engineering and Related Technologies | Aerospace Engineering and Technology |
| Civil Engineering | |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology | |
| Engineering and Related Technologies | |
| Geomatic Engineering | |
| Manufacturing Engineering and Technology | |
| Maritime Engineering and Technology | |
| Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology | |
| Other Engineering and Related Technologies | |
| Process and Resources Engineering |
Claiming points for a Specialist Educational Qualification can be tricky, especially when proving your Master’s degree had a sufficient “research” component. If you claim points incorrectly on your Expression of Interest (EOI), your visa application could be refused, costing you thousands of dollars and your future in Australia.
At Migration Dreamz, our expert advisors specialize in General Skilled Migration. We can accurately assess your qualifications, calculate your exact points, and provide you with a written, step-by-step strategy to secure your PR.
