Australia Post-study work - PR & settlement

No, studying an in-demand course does not automatically guarantee PR in Australia. Skilled migration uses occupation lists and visa-specific requirements, and a shortage occupation does not itself guarantee a visa. Treat course choice, employability and migration planning as three related but separate decisions.

Yes, a BTech in Australia is worth it if you want practical, project based training plus strong career and residency prospects. You will get global exposure and a path toward permanent residency, in fields like software or data science, where salaries range from INR 38 lakh to INR 70 lakh.

Do not choose a course just because it is labelled a PR course. Start with the job it leads to and whether that occupation sits in Australia's skilled migration pathway. Then check job demand, skills assessment rules, state nomination options and the total cost of the whole course.

No. Studying in Australia can improve your chances of obtaining permanent residency, but it does not guarantee it. Many international students first apply for a post-study work visa, build relevant work experience, then use skilled migration pathways if they meet the eligibility requirements.

Yes. Australia Awards scholars are required to leave Australia for at least two years after completing their scholarship. This is a return-home requirement, so you should read it carefully in your offer along with funding amount, duration, course rules, travel rules and visa conditions before accepting.

Yes, the standard route runs Student visa (subclass 500) to Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) to a skilled pathway, most commonly Subclass 189, 190 or 491. Each points-tested pathway requires a skills assessment, an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect, and an invitation before you can apply for the visa.

Yes, PR in Australia is possible after a 2 year skilled course, typically via a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), a skills assessment, and a points tested visa needing a minimum of 65 points, though reaching 65 does not guarantee an invitation.

Competitiveness varies by occupation and system. Australia requires a minimum 65 points for skilled visas, but reaching it does not guarantee an invitation. New Zealand requires 6 skilled-residence points, and Green List occupations offer faster, sometimes direct, pathways to residence.