International Students Can Work Unlimited Hours In Australia Until July 2023

Australia offers a wide range of study options and has a strong reputation for its high-quality education system. The scope of study in Australia is extensive and covers various disciplines at different levels. Australian government has introduced new rule in 2022 for international students that they are allowed to work in Australia for unlimited hours during their studies.

Now in January this year the federal government has reintroduced the working rule and announced that unlimited work rights will remain as till June 30, 2023. International students will be allowed to work 48hours/ fortnight while studying in Australia. 

Benefits Of Working Unlimited Hours  

Working unlimited hours as an international student in Australia may have several potential benefits. Here are some possible advantages:

• Working unlimited hours provide opportunity to earn a higher income

• Working more hours can provide a valuable work experience and the chance to develop new skills

• It enhances the value of resume and increase the chances of finding employment after graduation

From July 2023, international students can work 48 hours in two weeks and full time in semester breaks. And the other important thing is that international students can stay and work in Australia up to 2 years after their graduation and can extend it to 6 years by applying for different visas during their stay period.

Why Australia Has Allowed International Students To Work For Unlimited Hours

• Australian supermarkets that were closed during COVID pandemic allowed an increased working time to ensure its opening later on in 2022.

• It was a measure taken by Australian government to get international students back

More Reasons To Choose Australia For Higher Education

In addition to the potential benefit of working unlimited hours until June 2023, international students studying in Australia can also benefit from the following:

• Post-Study Work Opportunities:

  • After completing their studies, international students may be eligible for post-study work visas. These visas allow graduates to work in Australia for a up to two years depending on the level of study completed.

• Increase In Number of Skill Immigration:

  • Australian government has allowed up to 195,000 international migrant and lifted the previous number that was 35,000.

• High Number of Jobs Availability

  • Australian public and private organizations have a vast opportunities of jobs for international students, where they can earn enough money during their study period and can get job offer letter to work after graduation.

• Availability of Scholarships

  • Australian government and different private organizations also offer a range of scholarships/ bursaries to support international students in their studies. These scholarships can help reduce the financial burden of tuition fees and living expenses. Here are some common types of scholarships available in Australia:

    • Australian Award Scholarships

Australian government take measures to facilitate international students and become one of the top desired study abroad destination for them. Continued measures like relaxed working rights, post study stay in Australia and career opportunities after graduation are still the main reasons of student’s attraction towards Australia.