🇦🇺 Australia
Australia subclass 485 visa and post study work visa Australia options including Post-Study Work Rights and work rights for international students in Australia.
Why Australia?
Australia offers international students excellent post-graduation opportunities through the Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) visa and General Skilled Migration (GSM) program. With world-class universities, strong job markets, and clear pathways to permanent residency, Australia remains a top destination for international graduates.
Australia Fast Facts: 85% of PSWR visa holders find skilled employment, and international graduates contribute $45 billion annually to the Australian economy.
🎓 Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) - Australia Subclass 485 Visa
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓Completed CRICOS-registered course
- ✓Studied in Australia on student visa
- ✓Completed course within last 6 months
- ✓Maintained enrollment during studies
- ✓Met course attendance requirements
PSWR Duration by Qualification
Bachelor Degree
2 years PSWR visa
Bachelor (Honours) or Master's
2 years PSWR visa
Master's (Extended)
3 years PSWR visa
PhD Degree
4 years PSWR visa
What You Can Do:
- • Work in any occupation without restrictions
- • Include dependent family members
- • Travel in and out of Australia freely
- • Apply for further study or training
- • Work towards permanent residency
- • Apply for GSM program during PSWR
- • Extend PSWR by studying further
- • Build Australian work experience
💼 Work Rights for International Students in Australia
During Studies
International students in Australia have extensive work rights while studying. You can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during semester and unlimited hours during holidays.
- ✓48 hours per fortnight during semester
- ✓Unlimited hours during holidays
- ✓Work on-campus without restrictions
- ✓Build Australian work experience
Post Study Work Visa Australia
The Post Study Work Visa Australia (subclass 485) allows international graduates to stay and work in Australia. This is your pathway to gaining valuable Australian work experience and potentially permanent residency.
Post Study Work Benefits:
- • Work in any occupation
- • Include family members
- • Travel freely in/out of Australia
- • Apply for skilled migration
- • Extend by further study
🎯 General Skilled Migration (GSM)
Points Test System
Occupation Lists
MLTSSL (Medium/Long-term)
189 visa eligible, 199 nominations available
STSOL (Short-term)
491 visa eligible, state nominated
Regional Occupation List
491 Family Sponsored Stream
Note: Occupation lists are updated regularly. Check skill-occupation-list.gov.au for current eligibility.
🏛️ State Nomination Programs
New South Wales
190 and 491 state nomination streams
Victoria
Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List
Queensland
Queensland Skilled Occupation List
Western Australia
State nominated migration program
South Australia
State nomination and EOIs
Tasmania
491 Skilled Work Regional visa
🏛️ Top Australian Universities
University of Melbourne
World-renowned research university
University of Sydney
Leading research and teaching institution
Australian National University
Top-ranked university for research
University of Queensland
Leading research university
Monash University
Large comprehensive university
University of New South Wales
Strong research and industry connections
What's Your Next Step?
⏰ How Long Can I Stay After Graduation in Australia?
Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR)
General Skilled Migration (GSM)
⚠️ Important Considerations
- • PSWR Timeline: Must apply within 6 months of course completion
- • Study Requirements: Must study full-time on student visa
- • GSM Changes: Points requirements and occupation lists change regularly
- • State Nomination: Different states have different priority occupations
- • Official Sources: Always check homeaffairs.gov.au for latest information
- • Healthcare: May need Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)