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Options For Students Post Completing Their Graduation In Australia

Sameer Sheikh
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In the last 5 years, Australia has become one of the most popular destinations for students to study. If reports are believed, the country ranks in the third position after the United States and the United Kingdom for attracting international students. 

Students come to Australia to learn because of its acceptance towards the diverse cultures, friendly natives and standard of education. After the completion of graduation in Australia, international students wonder what they are going to pursue. Several things continuously revolve in their minds. Sometimes, students are required to make instant decisions that may affect their future — however, every student should note the specific things down once they finish their graduation in Australia.

Check the courses you want to enrol for and apply for it in the chosen university.

After graduation, students who choose to stay in Australia may continue with further studies to get a higher degree or diploma. Educational institutes of the country not only allow students to utilise most of their time but also provide opportunities to gain an advanced level of knowledge through practical situations in the field of their choice. In case students choose to continue their further studies in the country, they need to consider the below things:

  1. Check if the existing visa is expired or not. In case it is passed or about to expire, you may extend its availability or apply for a new student visa.
  2. Check the courses you want to enrol for and apply for it in the chosen university.
  3. Make sure you have sufficient money to pay for further studies and meet your living expenditure.
  4. Another essential aspect you need to work upon is the extension of OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover).

In case students have not planned to continue their further studies in the country, they can choose to work here or travel around. However, in such cases, students may not be eligible for student visas and may need to apply for other visas depending on the need. To find relevant visa type, you can log on to the Department of Home Affairs and choose to extend your stay for the following reasons:

    1. Skill Enhancement: If you wish to improve your skills in the country, such as travel or gain experience, you may choose to apply for a Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485). The kind of visa allows individuals to stay in the country for up to 18 months. Moreover, graduates can apply for 3-years international student work visa.
    2. Continue working with existing employer: If you are working somewhere where the organisation is sponsoring your stay for a temporary or permanent basis through Employer Nomination Scheme Visa. Such visa types allow individuals to stay in the country and continue to work with the present employer.
    3. Get professional experience in Australia: Once they complete their graduation, they can apply for a professional year program (PYP). The one year course increases the employability skills for students with work and study experience. PYP program is best suited for students who are looking forward to permanent residency in the country.
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After graduation, international students can choose to work here and get permanent residency to live in the country. Students can apply for permanent residence using the below options:

  1. Skill Selection Migration Program.
  2. Employer Nomination Scheme.
  3. Skilled Independent Visa.
  4. Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme.

While applying for PR after a student visa involves various steps, which could be confusing for many students. To find the right details, you can log on to the Department of Home Affairs website.

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