The Professional Year: Structure, Qualification and Benefits

If you are an international student in Australia, have a graduate degree in accountancy, engineering or information technology (IT) from an Australian university, and want to extend your stay in this beautiful country, there can be no better way than enrolling in the Professional Year Program (PYP).

The PYP is a 44-week program designed by the relevant governing bodies and authorised by the DIBP (Department of Immigration and Border Protection).

The program aims to provide international students with the basic understanding of the Australian workplace, business language and code of conduct and ethics. The PYP enhances the employability of engineering, IT and accounting international graduates and also earns them five migration points towards permanent residency in Australia.

Program Components

The duration of the program is 44-weeks including 32-weeks of coursework and 12-weeks of the internship. The first 32-weeks enables the candidates to polish their communication and performance skills in the Australian workplace, build a resume and cover letter, and elevate interview skills. The remaining 12-weeks allows them to work with the field experts and establish their own networks in the industry.

To qualify for the PYP, an overseas student must:

• Have graduated from a related higher education program in Australia
• Currently, have or applied for a Temporary Graduate visa with at least twelve months validity
• Provide proof/ evidence of English language proficiency

Following are some of the major benefits of the PYP:

• The PYP helps you to enhance professional skills and expand the scope of opportunities
• It allows you to improve communication skills and learn the fundamental of Australia work practices
• The successful completion of the programs fetches you five migration points
• It enables you to enhance your CV skills and interview skills
• The program lets you build a network of the industry professionals
• You’ll be able to develop practical skills through a professional internship

Application Documents

• Certified copies of academic transcripts
• Current resume and cover letter
• Evidence of English language proficiency
• Copy of 485 Skilled Graduate Visa
• Colour copy of passport
• Colour passport photograph

For more information, you can avail services of an experienced Nepalese education consultant from AECC Global. Meet one of our friendly counsellors for a free consultation and get the guidance you need.