University Lecturer — Subclass 190 Pathway
Skilled Nominated visa · Permanent
At a glance
- Visa
- Subclass 190 — Skilled Nominated visa
- Points test
- Yes — points-tested via SkillSelect
- Sponsor
- State / territory nomination required
- Eligibility list
- MLTSSLSTSOLCSOL
- Base fee
- from $4,640 (check immi.gov.au for current fee)
- Processing time
- ~8-14 months (median)
Skills assessment for this occupation
Assessing University Lecturer for migration purposes is handled by: VETASSESS.
Each occupation has a single designated assessing authority for migration purposes — refer to the occupation page for the body that assesses it.
University Lecturer × Subclass 190 — pathway overview
University Lecturer (ANZSCO 242111) is eligible for the Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa, a permanent points-tested pathway requiring nomination by an Australian state or territory government. This occupation appears on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL), and state governments actively seek skilled University Lecturers to address workforce gaps across their economies. Applicants must lodge an Expression of Interest through SkillSelect and apply for state or territory nomination separately. Each jurisdiction sets its own nomination criteria, which may include current employment in the occupation within that state, a genuine intention to live and work there, or experience in a regional or rural setting. A successful state nomination adds five points to the applicant's score and is a competitive, quota-limited process managed independently of the federal Department of Home Affairs. A positive skills assessment from VETASSESS is mandatory prior to lodging an Expression of Interest. Applicants must hold at least 65 points including the five nomination points, be under 45 years of age unless exempt, meet English language requirements, and satisfy health and character standards. Application fees start from approximately 4,640 dollars. For advice tailored to your individual circumstances, always consult a registered MARA migration agent.
Content last generated: 2026-06-26
Key requirements
High-level criteria for Subclass 190. Verify every requirement on immi.gov.au before applying.
- Under 45 years of age at invitation
- Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent)
- Positive skills assessment in a nominated occupation on a state list
- State or territory nomination (each state runs its own program)
- Commitment to live and work in the nominating state
- Health and character requirements
Other visa pathways for University Lecturer
- 186Details →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 189Details →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 482Details →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 485Details →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 491Details →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
- 494Details →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
State nominations for University Lecturer
States currently nominating this occupation — see the dedicated pages for state-specific criteria.