What is the study abroad policy in Australia?

Australia's new policy of studying abroad

1. Application time and deposit reduced.

According to Australia's study abroad policy, the visa period for undergraduate and master students studying in Australia will be changed from 24 months to 18 months, and the deposit will be reduced by about180,000 Australian dollars (about120,000 RMB). For student visa applicants studying in high schools and other non-degree courses in Australia, the requirement for financial guarantee has been reduced from 36 months to 24 months, and the amount of guarantee has been reduced by about 36,000 Australian dollars (about 240,000 yuan).

In addition, the homestay paid in advance by students can be included in the security fund as long as the school arranges it, regardless of school accommodation or boarding.

2. Language learning is more flexible

After the implementation of the new policy of relaxing study abroad in Australia, China students went to Australia to attend high schools, and the previous language courses were extended from no more than 30 weeks to 50 weeks. At the same time, student guardians with 580 visas can study part-time English courses without restrictions, and can study full-time courses for no more than three months (any course includes language).

3. The graduation work visa has changed a lot.

The current 485 technology graduate visa will no longer exist, and it will be replaced by PSW(Post Study Workvisa), that is, graduate work visa. Work visas for bachelor's and master's degrees are valid for two years, work visas for research-oriented master's students are valid for three years and work visas for doctoral students are valid for four years.

More importantly, students applying for a work visa are no longer limited to the list of immigrant occupations, in other words, graduates with any professional background can apply. This change will greatly benefit the diversification of majors in Australian universities and greatly improve the choice of business majors and it majors.

It should be pointed out that graduates other than the above graduates seem unable to apply for PSW. This visa policy change provides college graduates with the opportunity to stay in Australia and gain practical work experience after completing their studies.

4. Improve the right to work during study.

The current work regulations for international students during their study period are no more than 20 hours per week, and the new policy is adjusted to no more than 40 hours every two weeks, which is more flexible and beneficial to both international students and employers. According to the new policy, students studying research-oriented master's and doctoral programs will have unlimited working hours during their studies.