How long can I stay in Australia after completing my studies there?
How long can I stay in
Australia after completing my studies there?
In Australia, the student visa is
valid for the duration of the course. An extension of the student visa validity
is possible depending on the type of course chosen. After completing your
studies, you can either continue to study or work in Australia. Australian
Student visa permits international students to stay and study in the country up
to 5 years. As per an early 2024 report, Australia is home to almost 717,500
international students. A wide range of courses are offered by the top
universities, including the 38 globally recognized QS-ranking ones. The
duration of these courses decide the period for which you can stay in Australia
after the completion of your course.
The table below consists of the additional days permitted by
the government based on the duration of the course:
|
Duration of the course |
Additional days (Extension allowed) |
|
More than 10 months, and end till (November-December) |
75-80 days |
|
More than 10 months, and end till October |
60 days |
|
Less than 10 months |
30 days |
Best courses to study in
Australia after graduation
In
Australia, you can study after completing graduation or diploma courses. The
country offers post-graduation courses, which are divided into coursework and
research degrees.
The
table below consists of some post-graduation coursework and their duration:
|
Post-graduate courses |
Duration of the courses |
|
Graduate Certificate |
6 months to 14 months |
|
Graduate Diploma |
6 months to 14 months |
|
Master’s Degree (by Coursework) |
1 year to 2 years |
|
Master’s Degree (Extended) |
1 year to 2 years |
|
Doctorate |
Up to 4 years |
The following are the
research courses you can pursue after completing graduation or diploma courses
in Australia:
- 2-year Master’s degree
- Up to 4-year Research
Doctorate
Eligibility criteria required
for post-graduation in Australia
- A bachelor’s Degree
- Documents of education,
transcripts, and certificates
- Evidence of English language skills
such as IELTS, PTE, and TOEFL scores
- Documents of personal
identification
- Proof of work experience, if
any
- A letter of motivation
Post-Study Work Permit in
Australia
International students in Australia can pursue work after completing their studies. The table below lists the details of the fee requirement for Australia student visa:
Post-Study Work Permit in
Australia
International students in Australia
can pursue work after completing their studies. The table below lists the
details of the fee requirement for Australia student visa:
Post-Study Work Permit in
Australia
International students in Australia
can pursue work after completing their studies. The table below lists the
details of the fee requirement for Australia student visa:
|
Visa Category |
Type of applicant |
Current Visa Fee |
|
Temporary
Graduate visa (subclass 485) - Post-Higher Education Work stream |
Base/Main Applicant |
AUD 1945.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
Main Applicant |
AUD 3115.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Skills
in Demand visa (subclass 482) - Labour agreement stream |
Main Applicant |
AUD3,115.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
Skills
in Demand visa (subclass 482) - Specialist Skills stream |
Main Applicant |
AUD3,115.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
Temporary
Skill Shortage visa (Subclass 482) - Short-term stream |
Main Applicant |
AUD1,495.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
Temporary
Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) – Medium-term stream |
Main Applicant |
AUD3,115.00 |
Eligibility criteria required
for post-study work in Australia
- Must apply within 6 months of
completing studies
- Must complete a course of 92
weeks, which is registered with CRICOS
- Must be above 18 years old and
below 35 years
- Must have health insurance
- Must prove English proficiency
skills
- Must need to stay 16 months in
Australia
- For eligibility for the
stream, a standalone diploma will not be accepted
- The course must be taken in
English from an Australian university with a student visa from Australia
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