Engineers Australia Skill Assessment Fees 2025-26

Engineers Australia Migration Skills Assessment Fees 2025-26

Engineers Australia lists the current migration skills assessment fees for the 2025 to 2026 period. This guide summarizes the main Engineers Australia skill assessment fees, including International Accord qualifications, Australian accredited engineering qualifications, Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) assessments, fast-track service and other additional services.

All fees below are in Australian dollars (AUD). Engineers Australia shows both GST-exclusive and GST-inclusive amounts. Applicants should check the final payment amount in the Engineers Australia portal before lodging an application because fees can change.

Official source: Engineers Australia assessment fees and additional services.

2025-26 Skills Assessment Fees Overview

The fee depends on the assessment pathway and whether you need additional services such as a relevant skilled employment assessment or an overseas engineering PhD assessment.

Assessment pathway or service	Fee excl. GST	Fee incl. GST
Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord qualification assessment	AUD 490	AUD 539
Australian engineering qualification assessment	AUD 305	AUD 335.50
Standard CDR assessment	AUD 910	AUD 1001
Fast-track assessment fee	AUD 350	AUD 385
Review fee	AUD 325	AUD 357.50
Appeal fee	AUD 620	AUD 682

International Accord Qualification Assessment Fees

This pathway applies when your qualification is covered by the Washington Accord, Sydney Accord or Dublin Accord and meets the relevant Engineers Australia requirements.

Item	Fee excl. GST	Fee incl. GST
Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord qualification assessment	AUD 490	AUD 539
Accord qualification assessment plus relevant skilled employment assessment	AUD 910	AUD 1001
Accord qualification assessment plus overseas PhD assessment	AUD 755	AUD 830.50
Accord qualification assessment plus relevant skilled employment assessment plus overseas engineering PhD assessment	AUD 1175	AUD 1276

Australian Accredited Engineering Qualification Assessment Fees

This pathway applies when your Australian engineering qualification is accredited and eligible for assessment through Engineers Australia.

Item	Fee excl. GST	Fee incl. GST
Australian engineering qualification assessment	AUD 305	AUD 335.50
Australian engineering qualification assessment plus relevant skilled employment assessment	AUD 725	AUD 797.50
Australian engineering qualification assessment plus overseas engineering PhD assessment	AUD 570	AUD 627
Australian engineering qualification assessment plus relevant skilled employment assessment plus overseas engineering PhD assessment	AUD 990	AUD 1089

Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) Assessment Fees

The CDR pathway is usually required when your engineering qualification is not covered by an eligible accredited or Accord pathway. This is the most common route for many overseas engineering applicants.

Item	Fee excl. GST	Fee incl. GST
Standard Competency Demonstration Report assessment	AUD 910	AUD 1001
CDR assessment plus relevant skilled employment assessment	AUD 1330	AUD 1463
CDR assessment plus overseas engineering PhD assessment	AUD 1175	AUD 1292
CDR assessment plus relevant skilled employment assessment plus overseas engineering PhD assessment	AUD 1595	AUD 1754.50

Additional Service Fees

Additional services are separate from the main migration skills assessment pathway. For example, the fast-track fee is paid in addition to the selected MSA pathway fee and is non-refundable.

Additional service	Fee excl. GST	Fee incl. GST
Fast-track assessment fee, additional to MSA assessment fee	AUD 350	AUD 385
Separate relevant skilled employment assessment	AUD 470	AUD 517
Separate overseas engineering PhD assessment	AUD 315	AUD 346.50
Separate relevant skilled employment assessment plus overseas engineering PhD assessment	AUD 735	AUD 808.50
Review fee	AUD 325	AUD 357.50
Appeal fee	AUD 620	AUD 682
Updated outcome letter	AUD 165	AUD 181.50
Standard administration fee	AUD 125	AUD 137.50

Fast-Track Assessment: Cost and Timing

The Engineers Australia fast-track assessment fee for the 2025-26 period is AUD 350 excl. GST or AUD 385 incl. GST. This is an additional fee on top of the main migration skills assessment fee.

Fast-track means the application can be assigned to an assessor within 20 business days. It does not guarantee that the final assessment outcome will be issued within 20 business days. The final timing still depends on the quality of the documents and whether Engineers Australia needs more information.

How to Avoid Extra Fees

Choose the correct pathway: Confirm whether your qualification is accredited, Accord-based or requires a CDR before paying.
Prepare complete documents: Missing or unclear evidence can delay the assessment and may lead to extra review costs.
Plan add-on services early: If you need employment or overseas PhD assessment, check whether it should be included in the main application.
Budget using GST-inclusive fees: The GST-inclusive amount is the safer figure for applicants when planning total cost.
Check the official page before lodgement: Engineers Australia can update fees, so always verify the current amount before payment.

Paying Your Engineers Australia Fees

Payment is usually completed through the Engineers Australia portal during application submission. Fees must be paid in AUD. Overseas applicants should also consider bank charges, card fees and exchange rates. Keep a copy of your payment receipt for your records.

What’s Included (and Not Included)

When you pay the skill assessment fee, what do you actually get? The basic assessment fee covers EA’s review of your application against Australian engineering standards. For a CDR-based assessment (the most detailed path), this includes:

Academic qualifications check: EA verifies your degree certificates and transcripts.
English language requirements check: They confirm you meet required English tests (IELTS/PTE) or exemptions.
Career Episodes review: They read your three career episode reports (narratives of engineering projects) and summary statement to ensure you meet graduate competency elements.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD): They verify your CPD record to ensure ongoing learning.
Plagiarism check: EA uses software to ensure your CDR content is original.
Qualified assessor review: An EA-accredited engineer looks over all submitted materials and decides if you meet the competency standards.

In short the fee pays for a comprehensive professional evaluation of your skills and documents. It does not cover external costs like visa application fees English test fees document translation or hiring a CDR writer. These are all extra. Be prepared: if EA asks for additional documents or to re-submit something

you may incur extra costs (e.g. translation fees or courier costs) outside the official assessment fee.

What’s NOT included: EA’s fee does not include your visa application fees or costs like IELTS/PTE tests nor any fees paid to agents or CDR writers. For example arranging a CDR report writing service or paying for official translations is separate. Also if you apply incorrectly (wrong pathway) or fail to meet criteria (e.g.

missing required language score) EA’s fees are generally non-refundable.

EA explicitly warns that the fast-track fee is non-refundable, and in practice the base assessment fee is also not returned if your application is incomplete or withdrawn. So double-check all requirements before paying.

Refund Policy

Engineers Australia generally will not refund the assessment fee once an application is submitted. The official site explicitly states the fast-track fee is non-refundable. In practice all assessment fees (fast-track review appeal etc.) are treated as “you pay we process.” If your application is not accepted (e.g.

wrong pathway chosen) or you change your mind after lodging EA will not give back your money. This underscores the importance of choosing the correct pathway and double-checking everything before payment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these the latest Engineers Australia skill assessment fees?

Yes. This article uses the official Engineers Australia migration skills assessment fees listed for the 2025 to 2026 period.

How much is the standard CDR assessment fee?

The standard Competency Demonstration Report assessment fee is AUD 910 excl. GST or AUD 1001 incl. GST.

How much is the Engineers Australia fast-track fee?

The fast-track assessment fee is AUD 350 excl. GST or AUD 385 incl. GST. This is paid in addition to the main MSA pathway fee.

What is the cheapest Engineers Australia assessment pathway?

The Australian engineering qualification assessment is the lowest listed main pathway fee at AUD 305 excl. GST or AUD 335.50 incl. GST, but it only applies when your Australian engineering qualification is eligible.

Do applicants need to pay GST?

Engineers Australia lists both GST-exclusive and GST-inclusive fees. Applicants should budget using the GST-inclusive amount unless the Engineers Australia portal confirms otherwise.

Can Engineers Australia fees change?

Yes. Engineers Australia can revise fees, so applicants should check the official fee page before lodging a migration skills assessment application.

Key Takeaways

The current Engineers Australia skill assessment fees are listed for the 2025-26 period.
The standard CDR assessment fee is AUD 1001 including GST.
The fast-track assessment fee is AUD 385 including GST and is non-refundable.
Additional services such as employment assessment, PhD assessment, reviews and appeals have separate fees.
Always confirm the final amount in the Engineers Australia portal before payment.