Australia is a source of employment opportunities for young students from anywhere in the world looking for a job opportunity. However, to study and work in Australia you need to have a specific visa that allows overseas students to work while studying for 20 hours per week during school hours.
Now, the ocean country has taken it one step further and has announced the extension of the duration of this visa to a total of six years for students with specific qualifications.
This means that graduates with a degree that allows them to work in sectors where the supply of work is higher than the demand, will be able to benefit from the extension of this visa.
The goal of this new measure is addressing the labor shortage in Australia, especially in areas such as engineering, nursing or new technologies. Although it has not yet been announced which courses of study will be eligible to access one of these extended visas.
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As reported by the Australian government:
– graduates with specific university qualifications will be able to stay in the country for up to four years, once they have finished their studies
– in the case of master’s degree graduates, they can remain in the country for up to five years after completing their studies
– and for those with doctoral studies, the period of stay in Australia after finishing their studies is extended up to six years
The Australian government hopes this new measure will serve as a stimulus for the country’s workforce and also increase its attractiveness to international students.
Requirements for applying for a student visa
To study in Australia, you need to apply for a student visa. The process is relatively straightforward, however an Australian university admission letter is required before traveling.
The second requirement is to have sufficient financial funds to be able to pay for your studies there. And as a third mandatory requirement, knowledge of the English language is required in order to enter any Australian university.
Why study in Australia?
Australia is the destination of choice for thousands of students from all over the world every year. And it is that this oceanic country has world famous universities. Some even appear in the best rankings in the world, such as the University of Sydney or Melbourne.
Secondly, the Australian landscape is extremely beautiful. And it is that Australia is home to stunning beaches, lush tropical forests and rugged mountains.
And last but not least, Australians are incredibly welcoming and hospitable people. This makes international students feel instantly at home.
Post-study job rights for international students to improve their skills #Australia.
The Australian government will increase the duration of postgraduate employment rights for international students to strengthen the skilled labor pipeline.
– Nikhil Jain (@nikhilchhajar) September 4, 2022
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