About Victoria
A major hub for education, arts, and manufacturing, with a highly active skilled migration program.
Visas linked to Victoria
All country visasSkilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) - Victoria
A points-tested permanent visa requiring nomination from the Victorian government, available to skilled workers who meet both federal and state-specific eligibility criteria. It grants permanent residency immediately upon visa grant.
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) - Post-Higher Education Work stream
A temporary visa for international graduates who have completed a degree (Bachelor, Master, or PhD) at an Australian institution. It allows you to live, work full-time, and study in Australia temporarily after your studies.
Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)
A temporary employer-sponsored visa that allows skilled workers to fill positions where local talent is unavailable. It serves as a primary pathway for skilled professionals to work in Australia for up to 4 years and provides a structured route to permanent residency.
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) - Post-Vocational Education Work stream
A temporary visa for international graduates with trade or vocational qualifications (diplomas, associate degrees) relevant to an occupation on the skilled occupation list. It allows you to live, work, and study in Australia for up to 18 months.
Student visa (subclass 500)
The primary visa for international students to enroll in a CRICOS-registered course of study in Australia. It serves as the foundational step for potential future migration pathways by allowing students to gain local qualifications and experience.
Visitor visa (subclass 600)
A flexible visa for individuals who do not qualify for an ETA or eVisitor, available in multiple streams including Tourist, Business Visitor, and Sponsored Family. It allows for short-term stays for tourism, visiting family, or business visitor activities.
Second Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) - Regional
An extension of the Temporary Graduate visa for graduates who studied at a regional campus and lived in a designated regional area during their first 485 visa. This visa allows eligible graduates to continue living, working, and studying in Australia for an additional 1 to 2 years.
National Innovation visa (subclass 858)
A prestigious permanent residency visa for individuals with an internationally recognized record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in a profession, sport, arts, academia, or research. This visa replaces the former Global Talent visa and focuses on attracting high-caliber leaders who can contribute to Australia's future prosperity.
Cities in Victoria
Universities near Victoria
Victoria University
Melbourne, Victoria
The University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria
Deakin University
Geelong, Victoria
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, Victoria
Melbourne Polytechnic
Melbourne, Victoria
The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Geelong, Victoria
RMIT University
Melbourne, Victoria
Monash University
Melbourne, Victoria
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