PR Courses in Australia: A Guide for Nepalese Students

Australia is a top academic destination, attracting thousands of international students every year. Many students choose to stay after graduation, seeking PR (Permanent Residency) in Australia, a safe, friendly, and supportive country for education and career growth.

PR Pathways for Nepalese Students

To pursue PR, Nepalese students typically:

1. Apply for an Australian student visa.
2. Complete 2 years of study in Australia.
3. Apply for a Post-Study Work (PSW) Visa (Subclass 485):
   • Valid for 2–4 years depending on qualifications.
   • Helps accumulate PR points (minimum 65 points).

Three Main PR Visa Pathways:

• Subclass 189: Skilled Independent Visa
• Subclass 190: State Nomination Visa
• Subclass 186: Employer Nomination Scheme

Top PR-Oriented Courses for Nepalese Students

1️⃣ Engineering

• Fields: Civil, Software, Mechanical, Biomedical, Environmental, etc.
• Average salary: AUD 110,000

2️⃣ IT & Computer Science

• Fields: Network & System, ICT Business, Software Development, Web Development
• Average salary: Starts at AUD 75,000

3️⃣ Accounting

• Roles: Taxation Accountant, Management Accountant, External Auditor
• Average salary: AUD 75,000

4️⃣ Nursing

• Roles: Registered Nurse, Midwifery, Critical Care, Community Health
• Average salary: AUD 78,969

5️⃣ Education & Teaching

• Roles: Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary Teacher
• Starting salary: AUD 81,253
• Experienced: Up to AUD 96,532

6️⃣ Hospitality & Tourism

• Roles: Chef, Baker, Hotel Manager, Restaurant Owner
• Salary range: AUD 23,000 – 169,000

7️⃣ Medical Professions

• Fields: General Medicine, Radiology, Neurosurgery, Physiotherapy
• Average salary: AUD 156,000 (entry-level ~126,750, top ~234,000)

8️⃣ Automotive

• Roles: Mechanic, Electrician, Diesel Mechanic
• Average salary: AUD 100,000

9️⃣ Social Work

• Roles: Welfare Worker, Social Worker, Community Worker
• Average salary: AUD 87,903

🔟 Dentistry

• Roles: Dental Technician, Hygienist, Prosthetist, Dentist
• Average salary: AUD 140,614

11️⃣ Trade Qualifications

• Fields: Carpentry, Welding, Cabinet Making, Electrician
• Course fees: AUD 12,000–14,000 per year
• Requires: TRA assessment

12️⃣ Painting & Decoration

• Roles: Painter, Decorator, Interior/Exterior Designer