申请人的澳洲大学本科学位，要属于以下21科其中一科，并只适用于从事科学、技术、工程、数学(STEM) 和指定的信息通讯科技(ICT) 相关的博士及硕士学位的申请人。
以下学科标准，以澳洲海外学生课程及院校登记处 (CRICOS) 为准:
Biological Sciences
Chemical Sciences
Earth Sciences
Mathematical Sciences
Natural and Physical Sciences
Other Natural and Physical Sciences
Physics and Astronomy
Computer Science
Information Systems
Information Technology
Other Information Technology
Aerospace Engineering and Technology
Civil Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology
Engineering and Related Technologies
Geomatic Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering and Technology
Maritime Engineering and Technology
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology
Other Engineering and Related Technologies
Process and Resources Engineering.
