Australia Post-study work - Post-study work visa

No, visa and PR rules are set at the national level, so they do not change based on whether you study in Sydney or Melbourne. Only the fit between the local job market and your field changes. State nomination lists are published separately by New South Wales and Victoria.

The Subclass 485 Post-Higher Education visa gives full work rights, so you can work full-time in any occupation for any employer in Australia. Stays are typically 2 years for bachelor's graduates and 3 for research master's, PhD and, under AI-ECTA, Indian coursework master's graduates. No sponsorship is required.

No, the Post-Higher Education Work visa cannot be extended. You may be eligible for the Second Post-Higher Education Work stream instead, which gives a further 1 to 2 years of work rights, depending on the regional location, and typically costs AUD 2,265.

Most master's graduates must generally be under 35 to apply for the Australian 485 visa. You should count your course finish date before choosing a two-year degree, because your age at application is what matters. Check the official Home Affairs page for the latest rule.

Post-study work durations vary: up to 24 months for master's graduates in Ireland, a 12-month Orientation Year in the Netherlands, 2 to 4 years in Australia depending on qualification, and up to 3 years in New Zealand for a master's or PhD.

Applying for the Subclass 485 visa follows seven steps: confirm your eligibility, gather documents, create an ImmiAccount, submit the online application, pay the fee, complete health checks and character checks (an AFP police check is generally required for applicants over 16), then track your ImmiAccount for the decision.

After an Australian MBA you can look at the Subclass 485 post-study work visa, the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa, and permanent options: Subclass 186 employer nomination, 189 skilled independent and 190 state nominated. The 186, 189 and 190 are permanent residency routes, while 485 and 482 are temporary.

After your Civil Engineering degree, you will need the subclass 485 visa, known as the Temporary Graduate Visa, to stay back and work in Australia. It lets you live and work in the country for 2 to 4 years, and applying for it costs A$1,680.