International Students

Visa Options

Many international students completing studies in Australia will wish to extend their stay here. There are a number of visa options which can facilitate this:

Student Visa Extension

You may wish to continue studying in Australia - in this case, you would apply for a further student subclass 500 visa whilst in Australia.

Graduate Temporary Subclass 485 Visas

Students may be eligible for graduate work visas on completion of their courses. This gives them full work rights in Australia for 18 months or more and makes it easier to accumulate more points when applying for skilled migration or opportunities to find an employer sponsor.

General Skilled Migration

International students have a number of advantages in applying for skilled migration. Points are available for studies in Australia, particularly where completing higher qualifications or studying in a regional area. In addition, having an Australian qualification makes it easier to pass skills assessment in a skilled occupation.

Company Sponsorship

Post-graduate students who have prior qualifications and work experience may be able to apply for an employer-sponsored visa.