What are the post-study work visa durations for Australia, UK, and the US for these master's programs?
For master's programs, typical post-study work visa durations are:
Australia:
- Master's by Coursework: 2 years (typically)
- Master's by Research: 3 years (typically)
- Under the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA), Indian nationals may get up to 3 years for any master's degree
- Extensions of 1-2 years possible if you study in regional areas
- Certain skill shortage fields may allow up to 4-5 years
United Kingdom:
- Graduate Visa: 2 years if you apply on or before 31 December 2026
- From 1 January 2027: 18 months for master's graduates
- The Graduate Visa is not extendable; you must switch visas to stay longer
United States:
- Optional Practical Training (OPT): 12 months
- STEM fields: Additional 24-month extension (up to 36 months total)
- Further work visas (like H-1B) require employer sponsorship
Visa durations and policies are subject to change.
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