Master's Degrees · Australia

A Masters That Opens Doors to Australian PR

Australia's Temporary Graduate Visa lets you stay and work for up to 4 years after your Masters — building the points and experience you need for permanent residency. Planet Education navigates every step.

2–4 yrs
Post-Study Work Visa
189 / 190
PR Visa Options
AUD 85k+
Avg Graduate Salary
95%
Admission Success Rate

Entry Criteria

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Education
Bachelor's degree (60%+ / 6.5 CGPA)
IELTS
Overall 6.5–7.0 · no band below 6.0
Work Exp.
Preferred but not mandatory for most courses
Intakes
February (primary) · July (secondary)
Duration
1–2 years depending on course
Post-Study
2–4 year Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485)

Long-Term View

Masters → Permanent Residency Pathway

1
Complete Masters (1.5–2 yrs)

On Student Visa 500

2
Temporary Graduate Visa 485 (2–4 yrs)

Work anywhere, earn Australian experience

3
Skilled Nominated (190) or Regional (491)

State or regional nomination boosts points

4
Permanent Residency (189 / 190 / 191)

Typically achievable within 4–6 years total

Common Questions

Masters FAQs

Which Masters courses have the best PR outcome?

Engineering, IT, Nursing, and Education consistently appear on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), making them the strongest PR pathways.

Is GRE/GMAT required?

Most Australian universities don't require GRE or GMAT for Masters admission. Some MBA programmes ask for GMAT, but waivers are often available with 3+ years of work experience.

What is the cost of a Masters in Australia?

Tuition ranges from AUD 28,000 to AUD 52,000 per year depending on the university and course. Living costs add roughly AUD 18,000–24,000/yr.

Can I get a scholarship?

Yes. Australia Awards, Endeavour Scholarships, and university-specific merit scholarships are available. Planet Education has helped students secure up to AUD 20,000/yr in funding.

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