Expression of Interest (EOI) Points Calculator

Points for Age

•  At least 18 years old but less than 25 years old: 25 points

•  At least 25 years old but less than 33 years old: 30 points

•  At least 33 years old but less than 40 years old: 25 points

•  At least 40 years old but less than 45 years old: 15 points

Points for English Language Skills

•  Competent English (IELTS: minimum 6 for each component): 0 points

•  Proficient English (IELTS: minimum 7 for each component): 10 points

•  Superior English (IELTS: minimum 8 for each component): 20 points

*  The DHA accepts tests from IELTS, PTE, TOEFL iBT, CAE, OET and OSR.

Points for Educational Qualifications

•  Doctorate (Australian or Overseas and of a recognised standard): 20 points

•  Bachelor (Australian or Overseas and of a recognised standard): 15 points

•  Diploma or Trade Qualification (Australian): 10 points

•  Relevant Qualification or Award recognised by Relevant Authority: 10 points

* Additional Criteria apply. 

* An Applicant will only receive points for the highest Qualification only.

Points for Specialist Education Qualification

•  Doctorate or Masters by Research (Australian with at least 2 academic years study in a relevant field): 10 points

* Additional Criteria apply. 

* Study must be in either science, technology, engineering, mathematics or specified information and communication technology fields.

Points for Australian Study Requirement

•  Meet the Australian Study Requirement: 5 points

* Additional Criteria apply. 

* Applicant must have at least 1 degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution.

Points for Studying in regional Australia

•  Degree, Diploma or Trade Qualification (Australian) obtained whilst living and studying in an eligible area of regional Australia: 5 points

* Additional Criteria apply. 

* Must meet the Australian Study Requirement.

Points for Skills of Partner of Applicant (One option)

•  Partner of Applicant must be a Secondary Applicant and meet the age, English Language Skills and Skills criteria: 10 points

* Additional Criteria apply. 

* Partner must not be an Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident.

* Partner must be under 45 years old.

* Partner must have Competent English.

* Partner must have nominated a Skilled Occupation on the same Skilled Occupation List as the Applicant.

* Partner must also have a suitable Skills Assessment for their Nominated Skilled Occupation.

•  Partner of Applicant must be a Secondary Applicant and meet the English Language Skills: 5 points

* Additional Criteria apply. 

* Partner must not be an Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident.

* Partner must have Competent English.

•  Applicant is Single or their Partner is an Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident: 10 points

•  Applicant has a Spouse that does not fit in any of the above categories: 0 points