申請人的澳洲大學本科學位，要屬於以下21科其中一科，併只適用於從事科學、技術、工程、數學(STEM) 和指定的信息通訊科技(ICT) 相關的博士及碩士學位的申請人。
以下學科標準，以澳洲海外學生課程及院校登記處 (CRICOS) 為準:
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.
