Stay, study and work in Australia after graduation. This visa allows international students who have recently finished their studies to stay in Australia temporarily. With this visa you can live, work and even enrol in further studies in Australia.
This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with a degree from an Australian institution.
Eligibility requirements
- Be less than 35 years old. Exceptions apply for people who hold a Hong Kong or British National Overseas Passport; and for people who are using a Masters (research) or Doctoral Degree (PhD) to meet their study requirement. These people can be under 50 years old when they apply.
- Have the required level of English Langauge
Acceptable scores on different tests Test Score International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Overall score of at least 6.5 with a minimum score of 5.5 for each of the 4 parts. Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT)
TOEFL iBT tests that were completed between 26 July 2023 and 4 May 2024 will not be accepted for Australian visa and migration purposes. During this period, the TOEFL iBT test being offered was not an approved test.
Total score of at least 83 with a minimum score of:
- 7 for listening
- 8 for reading
- 18 for writing and
- 16 for speaking.
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Overall score of at least 57 with a minimum score of:
- 43 for listening
- 48 for reading
- 42 for speaking and
- 51 for writing.
Occupational English Test (OET) At least B for each of the 4 parts. Cambridge C1 Advanced test Overall at least 176 with a minimum score of at least 162 in each of the 4 test components. - Have one of the following degrees: Bachelor, Bachelor honours degree, Masters (coursework, extended or research), Doctoral Degree (research or professional) and Higher Doctoral Degree.
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How long is this visa?
- Bachelor degree (including honours) – 2 years
- Masters (coursework and extended) – 2 years
- Masters (research) – 3 years
- Doctoral degree – 3 years.
The length of stay for Indian nationals, as agreed in the Australia India – Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA), is as follows:
- Bachelor degree (including honours) – 2 years
- Bachelor degree (with first class honours in STEM, including ICT) – 3 years
- Masters (coursework, extended and research) – 3 years
- Doctoral degrees (PhD) – 4 years.
Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may stay up to 5 years.
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How much does this visa cost?
Departmental fee changes frequently. Please refer to the website for up to date information.
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Do I need health insurance?
Yes, you need to hold health insurance for the entire duration of this visa. Keep in mind that this is different from the Overseas Student Health Cover for your student visa.
