What are the stay-back options and durations for European countries compared to Australia and Canada for a Master's/Bachelor's?
Stay-back options and durations vary by country:
- Australia: 2 - 4 years on a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485), depending on qualification (typically 3 years for a master's degree).
- Canada: Up to 3 years on a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), based on program length.
- Germany: Up to 18 months with a residence permit for job search after graduation.
- Netherlands: 1 year with an Orientation Year Visa.
- France: 12 - 24 months with a temporary residence permit.
- Ireland: 12 months for bachelor's graduates, 24 months for master's graduates under the Third Level Graduate Scheme.
- United Kingdom: 2 years for bachelor's and master's graduates, 3 years for doctoral graduates on the Graduate Route.
Visa rules and durations are subject to change.
How long can you stay and work after an Australian master's?
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