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University Lecturer
As at September 2026, University Lecturer (ANZSCO 242111) has 2,476 EOIs in the subclass 189 pool (683 at 85+ points), 4,754 in 190 and 5,275 in 491. Last 189 invitation: 85 points on 21 August 2025; none in the 2 federal rounds since (latest 4 June 2026). Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 85 points (16 April 2026) and 491 at 80 points (21 August 2025). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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This occupation is highly competitive
Most applicants need a state-nomination strategy or 482/186 employer sponsorship — a registered migration agent can build one.
Latest University Lecturer invitation rounds & points
Subclass 189
↑ Rising85pts
21 Aug 2025 · ~31 invited
Down from 90 · 1 round so far this FY
65–95 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 190
↑ Rising85pts
16 Apr 2026
Down from 95 · 11 rounds so far this FY
85–100 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 491
↑ Rising80pts
21 Aug 2025 · ~1 invited
Unchanged · 2 rounds so far this FY
65–110 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
189 places this financial year
FY2026-27 · estimated616est. ceiling128est. 189 places0est. left after 15 Oct
15 Oct cut-off for the whole group: 90 pts · DOE 6 July – 18 Aug 2026
ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 662 ceiling, 89 remaining · Invited counts from community round reports · EOIs from SkillSelect 9 Oct 2026, before the round · How we estimate · All occupation ceilings →
Subclass 189 wait estimates · September 2026 EOI pool
Subclass 189 invitation rounds have paused since 21 August 2025, so a wait estimate can't be reliably projected while rounds are paused. The queue figures above are current; the wait will depend on when rounds resume.
"Met the cut-off" counts how many of the last 6 subclass-189 rounds your points would have been at or above the round's minimum.
Figures describe observed invitation rounds and the current EOI pool — indicative only, not migration advice.
189 rank can be estimated from points and DOE; 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 are selected by each jurisdiction under its own policy and priorities, so a national EOI queue rank doesn't apply.
How this occupation ranks
Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 FY
544 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,052 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 3 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
Round to round · last 2 FY
▼ Falling · invites per round
Is 65–95 points enough for University Lecturer?
Can I get invited for University Lecturer with my points?
189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for University Lecturer in the next 189 round?
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189 prediction — full row
This occupation's complete row from the 189 invitation-prediction table: latest cutoff, this financial year's estimated round sizes, spots left, and predicted cutoffs at each scenario.
| Last round | Cutoff | Aug 25 | Nov 25 | June 26 | Spots left (FY) | If floor invited | If anchored invited | Active EOIs | At/above | Ceiling remaining | If 10 invited | If 20 invited | If 50 invited | If 100 invited | If 200 invited | If 500 invited | If 1000 invited |
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| Aug 25 | 85 | 310–365 | — | — | 0 | 90DOE ≤ June 26 | 90DOE ≤ Aug 26 | 2,426 | 668 | 89 | 105DOE ≤ June 26 | 100DOE ≤ Nov 25 | 100DOE ≤ June 26 | 95DOE ≤ Jan 26 | 90DOE ≤ Aug 25 | 85DOE ≤ Feb 26 | 75DOE ≤ Apr 25 |
Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · University Lecturers and Tutors (2421xx)
Ceiling
662
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
573
Remaining for 189
89
Spots left (FY)
Exhausted
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 35 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 13 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
Point Reality Gauge
EOI minimum vs actual invited
Key Insights for University Lecturer
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Points are rising. Recent invited scores for University Lecturer are rising, which suggests competition may be increasing. Higher points generally improve 189 ranking; 190/491 outcomes still depend on each state and territory's policy and priorities.
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Still 15 points above the EOI minimum. Despite current trends, University Lecturer remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 80 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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14 rounds so far in FY25-26. University Lecturer has been invited in 14 invitation rounds this financial year. The round count alone doesn't indicate future demand or guarantee invitations.
A profile of the invited
University Lecturer EOI queue & points distribution
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for University Lecturer?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
09/2026 snapshot · 12,505 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
75
At 85+ pts
4,389
Below Cutoff
8,114
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
12,505
MoM Change
-321 (-2.5%)
Peak Month
Feb 26 (14,014)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 09/2026 snapshot
Counts may differ from the EOI pool total. "Month Submitted" reflects the last submission date, and the Qlik data model may distribute EOIs across multiple months. Use this chart for relative distribution, not absolute queue sizes.
In Queue
12,505
Oldest Waiting
Sep 24
Total Invited
1,197
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Sep 26
Latest
136
MoM Change
-31 (-18.6%)
Peak Month
Aug 25 (962)
University Lecturer round history
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 15 Oct 2026 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | — | offshore | |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 85 | — | — | onshore | |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 95 | — | — | onshore | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 190 | VICCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 190 | WACommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 190 | VICCommunity | 90 | — | 💰155000 | onshore | |
| 5 Dec 2025 | 190 | WACommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Dec 2025 | 190 | WACommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 6 Nov 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 110 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 190 | VICCommunity | 100 | — | 💰140000 | onshore | |
| 9 Oct 2025 | 190 | VICCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 9 Oct 2025 | 190 | VICCommunity | 100 | — | 💰140000 | onshore | |
| 23 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 100 | — | 💰100000 | onshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 491 | Federal | 80 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | 310–365 | — | — | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰120000 | onshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 491 | WACommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 6 Jun 2025 | 491 | NSWCommunity | 110 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 83–132 | — | — | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰100000 | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 105 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 90 | — | 💰100000 | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 17 Oct 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 10 Oct 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 8 Oct 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 90 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 8 Oct 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | 39–47 | — | — | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 105 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 105 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | 33–41 | — | — | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 100 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | FederalCommunity | 95 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 14 Mar 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 13 Mar 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 13 Mar 2024 | 190 | VICCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | offshore | |
| 12 Jan 2024 | 190 | QLDCommunity | 85 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~157Est. | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | ~4Est. | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~53Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | ~2Est. | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~55Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Apr 2022 | 491 | Federal | 70 | ~2Est. | — | — | |
| 21 Apr 2022 | 189 | Federal | 90 | ~4Est. | — | — |
- 189FederalCommunity90··
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University Lecturer 190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate University Lecturer for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
2,543EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
1,008(40%)
31M Trend
↑ 1025%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
2,052EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
752(37%)
31M Trend
↑ 899%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
906EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
348(38%)
31M Trend
↑ 853%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
1,776EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
619(35%)
31M Trend
↑ 956%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
1,386EOIs
Graduate stream only
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
537(39%)
31M Trend
↑ 1302%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
727EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
235(32%)
31M Trend
↑ 1088%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
820EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
270(33%)
31M Trend
↑ 1334%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
1,178EOIs
Peak Bracket
75pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
369(31%)
31M Trend
↑ 821%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (31M)
Invited & Lodged (31M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
University Lecturer visa grants
How many University Lecturer visas were actually granted, and through which visa?
In 2024-25, 682 skilled visas went to University Lecturer main applicants, the 25th most of 581 occupations. Most came through employer sponsorship (186: 410) and the independent points test (189: 109), while 190 rose to 102.
25-26* is provisional: the full year to June 2026 from a Home Affairs data release. Hover for the figures; the official release is expected in late 2026.
| Visa | Share of total | 2024-25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 682 | +32% | ||
60% | 410 | +8% | |
16% | 109 | +4% | |
15% | 102 | +325% | |
9% | 61 | — | |
0% | 0 | — |
494 includes the closed 187 (peak 88 in 2015-16). 491 includes the closed 489 (peak 11 in 2015-16). — means last year had fewer than 20 grants. Tap a colour to show or hide its line. The grey area is the total.
Show the numbers for every year
| Year | Total | 186 | 190 | 491 | 189 | 494 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 592 | 399 | 94 | 11 | 0 | 88 |
| 2016-17 | 568 | 406 | 71 | 9 | 0 | 82 |
| 2017-18 | 658 | 527 | 38 | 6 | 1 | 86 |
| 2018-19 | 919 | 855 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| 2019-20 | 805 | 692 | 36 | 13 | 29 | 35 |
| 2020-21 | 505 | 444 | 33 | 8 | 15 | 5 |
| 2021-22 | 370 | 320 | 32 | 8 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 819 | 396 | 79 | 58 | 283 | 3 |
| 2023-24 | 518 | 378 | 24 | 11 | 105 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 682 | 410 | 102 | 61 | 109 | 0 |
Where they were granted
Employer location, 2024-25. Coloured by how each state's share of University Lecturer 186 grants compares with its usual share of all 186 grants.
- 1VICAbout usual32% · usually 25%131
- 2NSWAbout usual31% · usually 33%129
- 3QLDAbout usual12% · usually 15%50
- 4SAMore than usual7.6% · usually 4.1%31
- 5WALess than usual7.3% · usually 17%30
- 6ACTMore than usual6.3% · usually 2.4%26
- 7TASMore than usual2.4% · usually 1.7%10
- 8NTToo few to saytoo few to compare3
- More than usual (1.3× or more)
- About usual
- Less than usual (under 0.75×)
- Too few to say (under 10)
Who was granted
Country of citizenship, 2022-23 to 2024-25 combined.
- 1India13.5%
- 2China12.5%
- 3United States6.4%
- 4United Kingdom5.7%
- 5Sri Lanka5.3%
Data: July 2015 to June 2025, main applicants only. Occupation is recorded only for main applicants in the Skill stream, so partner, parent, business and 858 visas can't appear here, and temporary visas such as 482 aren't in this data. Source: Department of Home Affairs, BP0068 (CC BY). The views expressed are those of ImmiTrend and not necessarily those of the Department.
Common questions about University Lecturer
What points do you need for University Lecturer subclass 189?
University Lecturer was last invited for subclass 189 on 21 August 2025 at 85 points. In the last 6 rounds in which it was invited, the cut-off ranged 65–95 points. There have been no subclass 189 invitations for University Lecturer in the 2 federal rounds held since (13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026).
Is the University Lecturer subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for University Lecturer has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for University Lecturer (subclass 189)?
In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds in which University Lecturer was invited (most recently on 21 August 2025), the cut-off ranged 65–95 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 6 of 6, 90 points in 5 of 6, 85 points in 3 of 6, 80 points in 2 of 6, 75 points in 2 of 6, 70 points in 2 of 6. There have been no subclass 189 invitations for University Lecturer in the 2 federal rounds held since (13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026). Meeting a previous cut-off does not guarantee a future invitation — invitations also depend on your Date of Effect, the round size and other applicants.
Check how your own points and Date of Effect rank →What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for University Lecturer?
For University Lecturer: subclass 190 was last invited at 85 points (16 April 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 80 points (21 August 2025).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for University Lecturer?
Subclass 190 and state/territory-nominated 491 invitations are issued by each state and territory under its own policy and priorities — not by national EOI queue order. ImmiTrend's Check My Score compares your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI against community-reported invited samples for University Lecturer. Samples may be incomplete — for reference only, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate University Lecturer for 190/491?
University Lecturer has state-nomination activity in: NSW, VIC, WA. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How many subclass 189 places are likely left this FY2026-27 for University Lecturer?
Around 128 subclass 189 places are projected for University Lecturer in FY2026-27. The Department of Home Affairs has not yet published FY2026-27 occupation ceilings, so this is an ImmiTrend estimate based on prior-year ceilings and current pool data.
How often are University Lecturer invitation rounds held?
Subclass 189: no federal rounds have been held yet in FY2026-27; the most recent was on 4 June 2026, and in FY2025-26 there were 3 federal rounds (21 August 2025, 13 November 2025 and 4 June 2026), with University Lecturer invited in 1 of them. State nominations in FY2025-26: subclass 190 invitations on 8 round dates and subclass 491 on 1 round date (NSW, VIC, WA; 80–110 points).
How many University Lecturer visas were granted in 2024-25?
682 main applicants: 410 through 186, 109 through 189, 102 through 190 and 61 through 491.
Community-reported and estimated figures are indicative and may be incomplete — treat them as a guide, not a guarantee. Official figures come from Home Affairs / SkillSelect.
General information only — not migration advice.
Compiled by ImmiTrend from official SkillSelect data.