Professional Year Program (PYP)
The Professional Year Program (PYP) helps international graduates in Australia transition smoothly from study to professional employment. It combines classroom training with an industry-based internship to build job-ready skills, workplace confidence, and real Australian experience.
Available for Accounting, IT, and Engineering graduates, PYP enhances employability, strengthens career prospects, and allows eligible participants to claim 5 migration points toward General Skilled Migration. It is an ideal pathway for faster career growth and long-term settlement in Australia.
WHO WE ARE?
Eligibility Criteria for PYP Program:
In order to be eligible for the PYP:
- Applicants must have completed at least two years of study in Australia
- and have obtained an Australian qualification.
- Applicants must also be between 18 and 45 years old.
- Applicants must have a degree in engineering, computer science, accounting or a related field from an Australian university in order to be considered for admission into the PYP.
- Must be fluent in English
What are the areas in which the professional year programs are offered?
Professional Year Engineering:
The Professional Year Program in Engineering (Engineering PYP) is a 12-month job-readiness program designed to help international engineering graduates transition from study to professional employment in Australia. The program combines professional training with an industry-based internship to develop practical skills, workplace confidence, and Australian industry experience.
Engineering PYP enhances employability, builds strong industry networks, and allows eligible graduates to claim 5 additional points toward the General Skilled Migration points test, supporting both career growth and long-term settlement in Australia.
Professional Year Program in Accountancy:
This program is open to international students who have completed an accounting degree at an Australian institution. It enables accounting graduates to gain practical workplace experience through industry-based internships, helping them apply academic knowledge in real accounting environments.
The program enhances employability, strengthens career prospects, and allows eligible graduates to claim additional points toward their Skilled Independent visa application, supporting both professional growth and migration pathways.
Professional Year Program in Computer Science
The Professional Year Program in Computer Science is a structured, 12-month program designed to help international IT and computer science graduates transition from academic study to professional employment in Australia. The program combines professional training with an industry-based internship, enabling participants to gain practical Australian workplace experience.
It focuses on developing technical workplace skills, professional communication, and job readiness while enhancing employability and industry connections. Eligible graduates may also claim 5 additional points toward the General Skilled Migration points test, supporting long-term career and migration pathways.
FAQ's
The Australian Job Ready program requires the completion of 360 hours of on-the-job training or career-related courses in Australia
No, MRT is an independent testing agency in Australia. Find DIAC decisions on visa denials and cancellations.
Subclass 485 is the best choice for Job Ready programs. Because JRP is for international students with an Australian degree.
No, a bridging visa may not be the best option if you want to join the Job Ready program. In some cases, the Ministry of Interior will issue a bridging visa. It allows you to stay in Australia legally as long as your immigration case is resolved.