University Lecturer

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ANZSCO 242111MLTSSL

Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends

As of 21 August 2025, subclass 189 invitations for University Lecturer (ANZSCO 242111) were issued at 85 points. Subclass 190 sits at 95 points (16 April 2026). Subclass 491 sits at 80 points (21 August 2025). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.

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Latest University Lecturer invitation rounds & points

Subclass 189

↑ Rising

85pts

21 Aug 2025 · ~32 invited

Down from 90 · 1 round so far this FY

65–95 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

Subclass 190

↑ Rising

95pts

16 Apr 2026

Down from 100 · 10 rounds so far this FY

85–100 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

Subclass 491

↑ Rising

80pts

21 Aug 2025 · ~1 invited

Unchanged · 2 rounds so far this FY

65–110 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ

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189 places this financial year

FY2026-27 · estimated

616est. ceiling43est. 189 places

ImmiTrend estimate — official figures not yet published. FY2025-26 official: 662 ceiling, 89 remaining · How we estimate

Subclass 189 wait estimates · August 2026 EOI pool

80
Points
916
Ahead
2/6
Met the cut-off
85
Points
629
Ahead
3/6
Met the cut-off
90
Points
376
Ahead
5/6
Met the cut-off
95
Points
164
Ahead
6/6
Met the cut-off

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.

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How this occupation ranks

189

Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 FY

#24
of 196 occupations invited
▲ Top 12%▼ Fallingnot invited this round
#24
This occupation · most invited →least invited

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

179
last FY
365
this FY
▲ +104%

Round to round · last 2 FY

47
132
365

▼ Falling · invites per round

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Is 65–95 points enough for University Lecturer?

Can I get invited for University Lecturer with my points?

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189 Invitation Predictions

What points and Date of Effect may be needed for University Lecturer in the next 189 round?

NEXT 189 ROUND · FROZEN 4 Sept 2026projected cutoff 105 pts · DOE 5 May 2026 – 17 June 2026this group 8–9 invitationsGet your verdict →

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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for University Lecturer if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.

At a glance — by round size

If 10 invited

105DOE ≤ June 26

If 20 invited

100DOE ≤ Jan 26

If 50 invited

100DOE ≤ July 26

If 100 invited

95DOE ≤ May 26

If 200 invited

90DOE ≤ Jan 26

If 500 invited

85DOE ≤ June 26

If 1000 invited

75DOE ≤ Feb 26

Or calculate a custom number

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 roundCutoffAug 25Nov 25June 26Spots left (FY)If floor invitedIf anchored invitedActive EOIsAt/aboveCeiling remainingIf 10 invitedIf 20 invitedIf 50 invitedIf 100 invitedIf 200 invitedIf 500 invitedIf 1000 invited
Aug 2585310–365——090DOE ≤ June 2690DOE ≤ Aug 262,48563089105DOE ≤ June 26100DOE ≤ Jan 26100DOE ≤ July 2695DOE ≤ May 2690DOE ≤ Jan 2685DOE ≤ June 2675DOE ≤ Feb 26
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Cut-offs & capacity

189 Occupation CeilingTier 3

2025-26 · University Lecturers and Tutors (2421xx)

FOI source ↗

Ceiling

662

1.0% multiplier

Grants (190/491/ENS)

573

Remaining for 189

89

Spots left (FY)

Exhausted

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 34 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

Minimum (65)Actual (95)

Key Insights for University Lecturer

  • ↑

    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.

  • ⚠

    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.

  • ℹ

    13 rounds so far in FY25-26. University Lecturer has been invited in 13 invitation rounds this financial year. The round count alone doesn't indicate future demand or guarantee invitations.

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A profile of the invited

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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)

08/2026 snapshot · 12,826 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

75

At 95+ pts

1,388

Below Cutoff

11,436

EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

12,826

MoM Change

-528 (-4.0%)

Peak Month

Feb 26 (14,014)

EOI Queue Age

Backlog by submission month — 08/2026 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.

SkillSelect ↗
≥

In Queue

12,826

Oldest Waiting

Aug 24

Total Invited

1,273

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – Aug 26

Latest

167

MoM Change

-87 (-34.3%)

Peak Month

Aug 25 (962)

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University Lecturer round history

Round History

Source:
  • 190NSWCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190WACommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰155000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190WACommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190WACommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    110
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰140000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰140000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰100000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 491Federal
    80
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    85
    Est. Invitations
    310–365
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰120000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491WACommunity
    80
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    110
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    83–132
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰100000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰100000
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    105
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    90
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    39–47
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    105
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    105
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    95
    Est. Invitations
    33–41
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189FederalCommunity
    95
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189FederalCommunity
    100
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190VICCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190QLDCommunity
    85
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    onshore
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~162Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~1Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~4Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~54Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~2Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    65
    Est. Invitations
    ~56Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 491Federal
    70
    Est. Invitations
    ~2Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
  • 189Federal
    90
    Est. Invitations
    ~5Est.
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced
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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

NSW✓Listed

2,590EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

370(14%)

30M Trend

↑ 1045%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

VIC✓Listed

2,130EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

242(11%)

30M Trend

↑ 934%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

QLD?Unknown

942EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

110(12%)

30M Trend

↑ 888%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

SA?Unknown

1,844EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

197(11%)

30M Trend

↑ 996%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

WA?Unknown

1,402EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

188(13%)

30M Trend

↑ 1320%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

TAS?Unknown

740EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

66(9%)

30M Trend

↑ 1108%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

NT?Unknown

822EOIs

Peak Bracket

90+pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

76(9%)

30M Trend

↑ 1334%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

ACT?Unknown

1,235EOIs

Peak Bracket

75pts

Above Cutoff ≥95

101(8%)

30M Trend

↑ 858%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (30M)

Invited & Lodged (30M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

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Common questions about University Lecturer

What points do you need for University Lecturer subclass 189?

As of 21 August 2025, subclass 189 invitations for University Lecturer were issued at 85 points, with recent rounds ranging 65–95 over the last 6 rounds.

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 for University Lecturer, 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. 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 95 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. 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 43 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?

University Lecturer has received invitations in 13 rounds so far in FY25-26.

Related:Guide: check your 189 invitation chancesFirst 189 round of 2026-27, September update: every occupation’s projected cutoff189 invitation chances
Last updated 31 August 2026Sources:OfficialCommunity-reportedEstimated

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.