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Post Study Work Rights is extended up to Two extra years for International Students in Australia

Starting from 1st July 2023, International Higher Education graduates in Australia with eligible qualifications will be granted an extra two years of post-study work rights.

While Australia already continues to offer great post-study work benefits to international students, the authorities have recently announced an update on extending the work rights to up to 8 years for select programs. This is a great opportunity for all international students who are planning to study in this welcoming country and those who are already pursuing their studies in Australia.

Study in top ranked Australian Universities or institutions and take a step towards global career opportunities with extended post-study work rights offered under subclass 485.

Important Updates from the recent decision by the Australian authorities:

1. Two-year extension of post-study work rights

The Australian Government has announced a two-year extension of post-study work rights for international graduates with select degrees in areas of verified skills shortage to strengthen the pipeline to skilled work. The extension will take effect from 1 July 2023.This extension will give eligible international higher education graduates an additional two years.
Post-study work rights for select degrees in areas of verified skills shortages will be increased from:
- Two years to four years for select bachelor’s degrees.
- Three years to five years for select master’s degrees.
- Four years to six years for all PhDs.
List of occupations and qualifications eligible for post-study work rights extension – List of occupations and qualifications eligible for post-study work rights extension – Department of Education, Australian Government
The extension is in addition to the existing additional one to two years of work rights for eligible students who study, live and work in regional areas.

2. Increase in allowable work hours cap from 1 July 2023

The Government has also announced an increase to the part-time working hour cap for international students, while studying, from 40 to 48 hours per fortnight, from 1 July 2023.
*List of occupations and qualifications eligible for post-study work rights extension here :
- Engineering:
  - Bachelor of Science
  - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
  - Bachelor of Biomedical Science
  - Bachelor of Medical Science
  - Bachelor of Project Management
  - Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)
  - Bachelor of Science (Lab + Non-lab Based)
  - Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies
  - Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours)
  - Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)
  - Bachelor of Engineering Science
  - Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
  - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical)
  - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)
  - Master of Engineering
  - Master of Professional Engineering
  - Master of Engineering Science
  - Master of Biotechnology
  - Master of Construction Management
  - Master of Science
  - Master of Construction Management (Professional)
  - Master of Engineering (Professional)
  - Master of Engineering Management
  - Master of Professional Engineering (Accelerated)
  - Master of Machine Learning and Computer Vision
  - Master of Biomedical Science
  - Master of Engineering (Extension)
  - Master of Engineering Science (Management)
  - Master of Philosophy (Engineering)
- Information and Communications Technology (ICT) ::
  - Bachelor of Information Technology
  - Bachelor of Computer Science
  - Bachelor of Business Information Systems
  - Bachelor of Advanced Computing
  - Bachelor of Networking
  - Bachelor of Science – Computer Science
  - Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology
  - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
  - Bachelor of Information Systems
  - Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
  - Bachelor of Cyber Security
  - Bachelor of Business Analytics
  - Bachelor of Information Technology (Mobile Applications Development) (Standard)
  - Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours)
  - Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems
  - Bachelor of Software Engineering
  - Bachelor of Computing Science (Honours)
  - Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development)
  - Bachelor of Data Science
  - Master of Information Technology
  - Master of Data Science
  - Master of Business Information Systems
  - Master of Information Systems
  - Master of Information Technology and Systems
  - Master of Computer Science
  - Master of Computing
  - Master of Business Analytics
  - Master of Cyber Security
  - Master of Information Technology and Master of Information Technology Management
  - Master of Networking
  - Master of Applied Information Technology
  - Master of Technology (Enterprise Systems and Business Analytics)
  - Master of Technology (Software Engineering)
  - Master of Cybersecurity
  - Master of Information Technology (Enterprise Management)
  - Master of Enterprise Resource Planning
  - Master of Computing and Innovation
- Agriculture
  - Bachelor of Science
  - Bachelor of Biomedicine
  - Bachelor of Biomedical Science
  - Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies
  - Bachelor of Agriculture
  - Bachelor of Agricultural Science
  - Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)
  - Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
  - Bachelor of Science (Honours)
  - Bachelor of Science (Science)
  - Bachelor of Environmental Science
  - Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)
  - Bachelor of Environmental Management (Honours)
  - Bachelor of Marine Science
  - Master of Environmental Science
  - Master of Environmental Management
  - Master of Environment
  - Master of Biotechnology
  - Master of Marine Biology
  - Master of Agricultural Science
  - Master of Science in Agriculture
  - Master of Sustainability
  - Master of Science (Bioinformatics)
  - Master of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
  - Master of Environment and Sustainability
  - Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical)
  - Master of Molecular Biology
  - Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability
  - Bachelor of Science
  - Bachelor of Biomedical Science
  - Bachelor of Medical Science
  - Master of Technology (Software Engineering)
  - Bachelor of Science (Lab + Non-lab Based)
  - Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies
  - Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
  - Bachelor of Science (Honours)
  - Bachelor of Medical Sciences
  - Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science Advanced (Honours)
  - Bachelor of Science (Food Technology and Nutrition)
  - Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science)
  - Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science
  - Bachelor of Biotechnology
  - Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology
  - Bachelor of Science (Science)
  - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical)
  - Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours)
  - Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Laboratory Medicine)
  - Master of Biotechnology
  - Master of Science
  - Master of Food Science and Technology
  - Master of Biomedical Science
  - Master of Materials Technology
  - Master of Research
  - Master of Science (Food Science and Technology)
  - Master of Biotechnology Research Extensive
  - Master of Science (Chemistry)
  - Master of Viticulture and Oenology
  - Master of Laboratory Medicine
  - Master of Wine Business
  - Master of Medical Biotechnology (Extension)
  - Master of Science in Biotechnology
  - Master of Science (Professional)
  - Master of Food Science

What is 485 post-study work stream visa?

It’s a great opportunity to stay back and work in Australia for a longer duration! This new post-study work stream visa, offered by the Australian Government enables you to study, live, and work in the designated regional areas of the country, for up to five years. This is a great update as now you can plan for your career in a better manner, having a wider range of areas accessible to study and work, besides a longer duration of post-study work visa validity.

Who can apply?

As an international student, if you wish to work in Australia upon the completion of your studies for a longer duration (up to five years), then this is for you. Good news is that this visa allows you complete study and work rights, besides allowing the freedom to travel to and from Australia as long as it is valid.

You should know

Your field of specialisation will not be a determining factor as this post-study work visa doesn’t have an occupations list. But ensure you are studying at the right levels
You should have a degree from a CRICOS-registered course
Skills assessment isn’t requisite to apply for this visa
You need to fulfil the English language proficiency requirements

The post-study work stream visa can open doors to an exciting career in Australia. This means, more options, more exposure, and yes, more employability.

Australia’s regional cities are a great place to study, work and live – offering a highly attractive combination of a world-class university education and a great lifestyle. While Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney are already popular, the equally important cities like Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Canberra now become more attractive to international students. This may be creating a sustainable balance and more opportunities for everyone and also that education and employment opportunities that are available across Australia are taken up by students rather than competing in a concentrated space. There are economic opportunities that are all around the country and the new policy will advantage the international students in many ways.

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