ENGINEERING GRADUATES 476

Subclass 476 Visa: A Pathway for Recent Engineering Graduates

The Subclass 476 Visa offers recent engineering graduates the opportunity to live, work, or study in Australia for up to 18 months. This visa is designed to help skilled graduates gain international experience and explore career opportunities in Australia.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Subclass 476 Visa, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Age Requirement: Must be under 31 years old.
  • Visa History: Cannot have previously held a Subclass 476 or 485 visa as a primary applicant.
  • Location:
    • You can apply from within or outside Australia.
    • However, you must be outside Australia at the time of the visa decision.
  • Educational Qualification: A Washington Accord-accredited engineering degree earned within the last two years.

Eligible Engineering Disciplines

To apply for the Subclass 476 Visa, your engineering degree must be in one of the following fields:

  • Civil Engineering: Including infrastructure and construction-related fields.
  • Structural Engineering: Focusing on building and structural designs.
  • Chemical Engineering: Covering industrial processes and chemical production.
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering: Related to power systems, circuits, and telecommunications.
  • Mechanical Engineering: Including production, plant, and manufacturing systems.
  • Environmental Engineering: Specializing in sustainable development and resource management.
  • Mining and Material Engineering: Focusing on mineral extraction, processing, and material science.