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After completing post-study work in the UK, can I work in another country like Australia or New Zealand with a UK degree?

27 Jul 2026 · Answered by Bhuvaneswari Gobinathan · 1 min read
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It depends. A UK degree can improve your profile, but Australia and New Zealand require you to meet their own work visa criteria.

- Australia: To get a post-study work visa, you generally need a degree from an Australian university. With a UK degree, you may be eligible for other skilled migration visas, but you'll need to meet requirements like a relevant occupation and skills assessment.
- New Zealand: Post-study work visas are for those who studied in New Zealand. A UK degree does not give you automatic work rights there.

Your UK degree may help with skilled migration pathways, but you must meet each country's specific visa rules, which are subject to change.

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