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Post-study work rights extension: courses announced

The Australian Government has announced the list of courses that will be considered for an extended post-study ‘stay and work’ period.

5 July 2023

Following an announcement on eligible qualifications in February 2023, the Australian Government has now released the full list of all selected courses (degrees) eligible for an extended post-study ‘stay and work’ period in Australia. Extended post-study work rights are intended for international students graduating with a degree linked to workforce shortages in Australia.  

Eligible courses announced 

The Australian Government has released the full list of selected courses eligible for an extended Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) from 1 July 2023.   

The full lists of all eligible higher education courses, occupations and qualifications can be found at the  extended post-study work rights page . 

The lists will be reviewed each year to respond to any changes in the Australian labour market and address any risks that emerge. 

The post-study work increases 

Under the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) Post-Study Work Stream, the ‘stay and work’ period for eligible graduates of listed qualifications and courses will increase, as follows:  

• Four years for Bachelor degree graduates, up from two years previously. 
• Five years for Master degree graduates, up from three years previously. 
• Six years for doctoral graduates, up from four years previously. 

These extensions are in addition to the existing additional one to two years of work rights for eligible students who study, live and work in  regional areas  in Australia. 

Eligibility 

You will be eligible for this extension if: 

• you meet all the eligibility criteria for the  Post-Study Work stream  of the  Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485),  and 
• your qualification is on the list of eligible qualifications (see below).

Graduates with an eligible degree who apply for a Temporary Graduate (Post-Study Work stream) visa on or after 1 July 2023 will be eligible for the extension.

Eligible graduates already holding a Temporary Graduate (Post-Study Work stream) visa on 1 July 2023 can apply for a nil-fee extension of their current visa through ImmiAccount . 

Temporary arrangements are in place for graduates whose Temporary Graduate visa expired before 1 July 2023. You can apply for a two-year Temporary Activity Australian Government Endorsed Events (COVID-19 Pandemic event) visa (subclass 408) if:

• You are working in Australia or have an offer of employment
• You apply for the COVID-19 Pandemic Event visa within 90 days of your TGV expiring, or within 28 days after your TGV expires

How to apply 

If you have completed an eligible qualification and apply for a Temporary Graduate (Post-Study Work stream) visa on or after 1 July 2023 – you will be eligible for the extension. The additional ‘stay and work’ period will be applied to your visa if it is granted. Apply for a Temporary Graduate (Post-Study Work stream) visa using ImmiAccount .

If have an eligible qualification and already hold a Temporary Graduate (Post-Study Work) visa on 1 July 2023, you can apply for a nil-fee extension of your current visa using ImmiAccount .

If your Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) expired before 1 July 2023 and you are eligible for the two-year Temporary Activity (subclass 408) Australian Government Endorsed Events visa (COVID-19 Pandemic event) as above, apply with the  Department of Home Affairs . 

Unrestricted hours for aged care workers 

The Australian Government has also announced that student visa holders already working in the aged care sector on 9 May 2023 can continue to work unrestricted hours in the aged care sector until 31 December 2023. 

However, if this exemption applies to you, you must continue to balance your study and work commitments even though there is flexibility in the number of hours you can work. You must still: 

• maintain your course enrolment 
• ensure satisfactory course attendance, and 
• ensure satisfactory course progress. 

If you cancel your enrolment and stop attending classes, or fail to meet satisfactory course progress, you may be in breach of your visa conditions. 

More travel and visa information  

For more information on the latest travel and visa advice, visit our preparing to travel page . 

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Post-study work rights for international students to boost skills

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The Australian Government will increase the duration of post study work rights of international students to strengthen the pipeline of skilled labour.

Post study work rights for select degrees in areas of verified skill shortages will be increased from:

• Two years to four years for select Bachelor’s degrees
• Three years to five years for select Masters degrees
• Four years to six years for select PhDs.

A working group will be established to advise the Ministers for Home Affairs and Education on the development of this and other relevant issues.

Members of the working group will include representatives from the Council of International Education, the National Tertiary Education Union, Universities Australia, and the Departments of Home Affairs and Education.

The group will report to Ministers by 28 October 2022.

International education will also benefit from the $36.1 million the Government will invest in visa processing to support 500 surge staff over the next nine months.

Minister O’Neil also announced today that work hours for international students will be capped again in June next year following feedback from stakeholders.

The number of hours will be subject to consultation with a view to striking the right balance between work and study.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Education Jason Clare

At the moment, only 16 per cent of international students stay on after their studies end.

This will mean they can stay on longer and use the skills they’ve gained in Australia to help fill some of the chronic skills shortages we have right now.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Home Affairs Clare O’Neil

International education is an important Australian industry that has been heavily impacted by the pandemic.

The outcomes from the Jobs and Skills Summit are geared towards supporting international education and giving the students who earn degrees in Australia the chance to contribute to the productivity of our economy. ​

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Australian post-PhD work rights for international students extended to six years

In welcome news, the Australian Government recently announced extended post-study work rights to provide eligible international higher education graduates additional time on their Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485).

The announcement indicates that post-study work rights for select degrees in areas of verified skill shortages will be increased from:

• Two years to four years for select Bachelor degrees
• Three years to five years for select Masters degrees
• Four years to six years for all doctoral qualifications.

The announcement states that all doctoral studies are considered eligible for the measure, regardless of field of study and so are not listed individually.

• Read more about the Australian Government Department of Education’s announcement

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Australia: New rules on in-study and post-study work rights will take effect July 2023

• Beginning July 2023, international students in Australia will be able to work for a maximum of 48 hours per fortnight
• Also in July, extended post-study work rights will be available to international students who graduate with certain degrees linked to labour skills shortages in the Australian economy
• The list of eligible degrees has now been released

The post-pandemic recovery of Australia’s international education sector has been boosted by generous policies concerning in-study and post-study work rights for foreign students. These policies are evolving, and today we’ll look at the latest rules around work rights in Australia, set to take effect on 1 July 2023.

Caps will be reintroduced on working while studying

First, the temporary policy removing limits on the number of hours international students can work while studying in Australia will end on 1 July 2023. However, the new limit on hours – 48 hours every two weeks – will be higher than it was previously (40 hours).

The aim here is to strike a balance between ensuring that foreign students can engage fully in their primary purpose (i.e., studying in Australia) and providing students with a way of supporting themselves financially if needed and of gaining work experience in the country.

Both currently enrolled and new international students will be subject to the 48-hours-per-fortnight (24 hours per week) cap beginning in July.

Some international students aren’t pleased with the modest increase in allowable working hours. Speaking with SBS Punjabi , Gunveer Singh, an Indian business student in Melbourne who works in a supermarket to help fund his studies, said,

“Currently, most students are clocking unlimited hours to finance their studies and manage the overall living expenses in Australia, which are skyrocketing. The limit of 24 hours a week would break the backs of many students who only come to Australia with the funds for the first semester and rely on onshore jobs to churn out tuition fees for the remainder of their degrees.”

Dahlia, an Indonesian student in Australia concurred, telling ABC News : “At the moment I am working around 40 hours per week, and that is barely enough to cover all my living expenses.”

However, other students are relieved that a return to a cap on working hours will help stem the drive to work as many hours as possible among international students. Indian engineering student Niraj Kumar told SBS Punjabi:

“Most of my friends are currently working extreme hours to save as much money as they can. They are sacrificing their studies over money, and as a result, most are lagging behind in their assignments.”

Speaking with ABC News, dual citizen of Spain and Canada Macarena Alamo Santos added:

“Unless your work is related to your studies, the time that you spend at work is usually time that you can’t spend studying or practising your skills. Working more than 40 hours per fortnight allows you to gain a higher income in the short term. However, this might prevent you from successfully completing your studies, which can impact your visa status as well as your future career.”

The various student perspectives underline how difficult it is for many international students across host destinations to both study enough and pay for tuition, rent, and food. Not only do international students face higher fees than domestic students, but they also struggle with the higher consumer prices and rent facing all students in their host country. Some also face pressures due to the exchange rates associated with their currency.

In Canada, for example, the manager of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Canada told the Toronto Star last year that most of the nearly 2,000 students relying on the charity to eat enough were international students, and that a common reason cited by those students was the 20-hours-a-week cap on work rights during study.

Certain degrees will lead to an extra two years of post-study work rights

The Australian government had announced last fall that some international students graduating with specific degrees would be eligible for extended post-study work rights beginning 1 July 2023 . They have now announced which degrees – tied to areas of skills shortages in the Australian economy – will provide:

• Bachelor’s graduates with 4 years of post-study work rights
• Master’s graduates with 5 years of post-study work rights

The list of eligible degrees for the 4-5-year work rights is long , which will come as a relief to students who might have been worried it would be limited to a handful of fields. The priority areas include health, teaching, engineering, and agricultural fields.

If a student is graduating with a degree that is not on that list, their post-study work time is 2 years for a bachelor’s degree and 3 years for a master’s degree.

All doctoral graduates – regardless of their study area – will be granted 6 years, up from the previous 4-year limit.

Commenting on the new post-study work rights for select degrees, Education Minister Jason Clare said:

“Businesses are screaming out for skilled workers, particularly in the regions. We have got the second highest skills shortage in the developed world, according to the OECD. Skills shortages are everywhere. We teach and train these skilled workers. This will mean they can stay on longer and use the skills they’ve gained in Australia to help fill some of the chronic skills shortages we have right now. As well as delivering the skills and qualifications Australia needs, the measure will make Australia more attractive as a study destination, helping the recovery of the international education sector and boosting earnings from Australia’s education exports.”

Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil added:

“Enabling students that gain an education in Australia to stay longer and contribute to our economy benefits us all. After a lost decade on immigration and skills we are looking for ways to utilise skilled migrants via enhanced training and better targeted, less exploitative programmes for temporary visa workers and students. This work is being undertaken as we work towards the conclusion of the migration review and continue to reform our broken migration and skills system.”

Indian education association welcomes the news

Ravi Lochan Singh, the president of the Association of Australian Education Representatives in India (AAERI), told SBS Punjabi:

“With this decision, Australia now offers the best post-study work offerings amongst Canada, the US, the UK or New Zealand. Postgraduate students in major cities can avail of up to five years of post-study work.”

Mr Singh also noted, “The list of qualifications that have been announced is fairly vast and includes almost all the popular programmes that interest students from the South Asian markets.”

“Enabling students that gain an education in Australia to stay longer and contribute to our economy benefits us all. After a lost decade on immigration and skills we are looking for ways to utilise skilled migrants via enhanced training and better targeted, less exploitative programs for temporary visa workers and students. This work is being undertaken as we work towards the conclusion of the migration review and continue to reform our broken migration and skills system.”

Eligibility details

The government states :

“Eligible graduates with a valid Temporary Graduate Visa on 1 July 2023 or who apply for a Temporary Graduate Visa after 1 July 2023, will be considered for the two-year extension.

Graduates whose visa expires before 1 July 2023 can apply for an extension of their work rights by visiting Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) Australian Government endorsed events (COVID-19 Pandemic event).”

For additional background, please see:

• “ Major new trade agreement with India will help to further boost the recovery of Australia’s foreign enrolment ”
• “ Survey says Australia a top choice among prospective international students ”
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International Students and Work Rights in Australia

Most international student visas allow you to work up to 48 hours per fortnight and full time during University session breaks.

If you're in Australia on a student visa, the number of hours you're allowed to work is defined in your student visa conditions. These restrictions may include any work experience undertaken as part of your study.

International student work restrictions re-introduced

From 1 July 2023, work restrictions for student visa holders will be re-introduced. Student visa work restrictions were relaxed throughout the pandemic, and completely removed in January 2022 to allow student visa holders to work over their normal limit of 48 hours per fortnight to address workforce shortages. This will end on 30 June 2023. Visit the Department of Home Affairs website for more information.

Work conditions for student visa holders

From 1 July 2023, work restrictions for student visa holders will be re-introduced under your student visa conditions. Once you have commenced studying, you are permitted to work a maximum of 48 hours per fortnight while your course is  in session and unlimited hours when your course is out of session.

If work experience is a requirement of your course and compulsory so that you gain your degree, the hours will not count towards your maximum work hours per fortnight.

If you are a postgraduate research student and have commenced your masters by research or doctoral degree in Australia, there is no limit on the number of hours you can work.

Please note that different visa types have different work requirements. Visit the Australian Government's  Department of Home Affairs website to check you are working in accordance with your individual visa requirements.

Elective subjects with work requirements

If your course doesn’t offer Work Integrated Learning (WIL), Industry Based Learning (IBL) or placements as a part of your study plan, you can add them as electives. To find out more, visit our  Work Integrated Learning and placements page .

Work you do as part of your course may count towards the 48-hour limit depending on whether it is a course requirement according to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS):

• If the work is specified as a course requirement with CRICOS, then the work won’t count towards the 48-hour limit.
• If the work isn't specified as a course requirement (for example, as part of an elective subject), then the work will count towards the 48-hour limit.

These guidelines may apply even if you're not being paid for the work.

To confirm whether your course has a registered work component, please check the  Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) .

Proving to your employer you have work rights

Your employer may ask you to prove your work rights. You can download this letter from La Trobe University to show them.

If you need something more personalised then you can request a To Whom It May Concern Letter . This costs $44 and can take 15 working days.

Your work rights

Everyone in Australia, including international students, have basic rights and protections at work. The Fair Work Ombudsman makes sure your rights are protected. You are entitled to minimum wages and fair conditions. Read more at the Fair Work website .

Download this helpful fact sheet [PDF 102 KB]

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La Trobe University’s Career Hub is a great place to start, to get help with your CV, interview skills and finding work.

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Australia adds two years to post-study work visa

International students across 400 chosen disciplines will be able to stay in australia for a further two years under changes to post-study work visa rights.

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The Australian government will be extending the Temporary Graduate Work visa (subclass 485) for more than 400 bachelor’s and master’s programmes and all PhD programmes from July 2023. 

This means undergraduates on any of these 400 programmes will now be able to stay and work in Australia for four years, rather than two years. Master’s students studying within the selected disciplines will be able to stay for five years, rather than three. 

PhD graduates in any discipline will be able to stay in Australia for six years instead of four. 

The government announced that the extended post-study work rights would apply to graduates of qualifications for certain occupations  including:

- Medicine  - Psychology  - Optometry  - Pharmacy  - Teaching  - Engineering  - Information and communication technology  - Agriculture  - Food technology 

Students are expected to check whether their disciplines are eligible for the extended post-study work visa. 

Limits to working hours for international students will also be reinstated in July. However, these will increase from 40 hours to 48 hours per fortnight.

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The government lifted this restriction 18 months ago to tackle the shortage of workers in the country because of strict border closures during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Universities Australia’s chief executive Catriona Jackson said that “the current skills crisis highlights the urgent need to retain more of these students, when and where there is a clear need for their skills, to complement our homegrown workforce and spur productivity and economic growth”.

“The decision to extend working rights for PhD students, in particular, will provide a significant boost to the development of Australia’s knowledge economy,” she added.

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Your student visa is essential for you to be able to work in Australia. It is important that you understand and respect the working conditions of your student visa.

You can check your visa conditions with the Department of Home Affairs .

From the 1 July 2023, international students are able to work up to 48 hours per fortnight while studying in Australia, and unlimited hours during semester breaks.

Below is some useful information that covers everything you need to know about work rights in Australia as an international student.

Working on a student visa

Part-time and casual employment, your rights and responsibilities, getting paid and paying tax, frequently asked questions.

How many hours can I work while on a student visa in Australia?

From 1 July 2023:

• You cannot work until you have started your course in Australia
• You can work up to 48 hours per fortnight, which equates to 24 hours per week (part-time or casual) during the semester
• You can work unlimited hours during semester break and holidays
• If your course includes work as part of its curriculum (e.g. student placements that go towards course credit), these hours don't count towards the 48-hour cap 
• For those studying a masters by research or a PhD, there are no limits on work hours

What is part-time employment?

Part-time employment is an excellent way to balance work with your study. As a part-time employee , you’ll receive the same benefits as a full-time employee on a pro-rata basis.

You will generally work regular and ongoing hours and be entitled to annual leave, sick and carer's leave. 

What is casual employment?

Casual employment gives you more flexibility, but often fewer guaranteed hours than a part-time employee.

As a casual employee , you’ll get a higher hourly pay rate, but aren't entitled to paid sick leave or annual leave.

Equal opportunity

It’s illegal to be discriminated against or disadvantaged by race, religion, age, gender, marital status, sexuality or disability. Find out more at the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Workplace safety

Your employer must provide a safe and healthy working environment. This includes managing hazards and risks and looking after your health and wellbeing in a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Find out more at SafeWork SA .

Industry certification

For some jobs, you’ll need an industry certification or licence to operate equipment. For example, to work in security jobs, the gambling industry or childcare, you’ll need a certification. And if you’re operating specific equipment like scissor lifters, you’ll need a licence. Find out more by speaking with your employer.

You have the right to join a union which can help protect your rights at work (union fees apply). It’s illegal for your employer to stop you from joining a union or to discriminate against you for being a union member. Find out more from the Australian Council of Trade Unions.

Police checks and clearances

Your employer may ask for a police record check or a background screening check (especially if you will be working with children, the elderly or in the disability sector).

Your employer can't:

• Bully, harass or discriminate against you (or allow your colleagues to do so)
• Ask you to do unpaid ‘trial work’
• Pay you below the minimum wage
• Pay you in cash without a pay slip
• Ask you to pay back wages to make your actual pay different to your pay slip
• Allow you to work more hours than your visa allows
• Make you sign a contract you have not read or understood
• Fire you for being sick, injured or pregnant
• Fire you without proper notice

Honesty pays

You should never agree to let an employer pay you in cash (without a pay slip) or allow you to work more hours than your visa allows.

If you do, you might:

• Be being exploited by your employer who could be underpaying you
• Be breaking the law and could be forced to leave Australia
• Not be protected if you get hurt at work
• Get into serious trouble for not paying tax

You can contact the Fairwork Ombudsman , which has information available in 30 different languages, for advice and assistance.

Fair Work Ombudsman

The Australian Government is fully committed to preventing the exploitation of international students. The work hour restriction is one such measure, put in place to ensure a balanced approach that addresses both the need for income and the importance of academic pursuits.

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is dedicated to securing workplace rights and protections for all workers in Australia, including international students.

If you’re going to work in Australia, you should make sure you know how much you’re going to be paid and understand how the Australian tax system works.

Your pay rate will depend on the type of work you’re doing. Your pay should be confirmed in your contract of employment, Enterprise Bargaining Agreement, or it might be governed by an industry award.

Your employer should give you a copy of your contract or award. If they don’t, you should ask for it.

You should be aware that:

• Your employer can’t ask you to work on a ‘trial basis’ for no pay; this is illegal
• You can only work up to 48 hours per fortnight and have communicated this to your employer
• You will need a bank account, so your employer can pay you
• Your employer must pay you the correct amount owed to you
• Casual pay should be calculated based on an hourly rate, not a ‘session’ or ‘shift’ rate (this could be illegal)

More information: Fairwork Australia

When you work in Australia, you must pay tax. In order to do that, you will need to apply for a Tax File Number (TFN) with the Australian Taxation Office to provide to your employer.

If you don’t have a TFN, your employer will withhold more of your pay as tax, so it’s a good idea to get one.

Here are some things you should be aware of:

• You can apply for a TFN online
• You will need to fill out a Tax File Number Declaration to give your TFN to your employer
• Your employer will withhold tax on your behalf
• Your employer must give you a pay slip showing your salary and the tax withheld (if they don’t, you should ask for it)
• You have to lodge a tax return with the Australia Taxation Office each financial year

Superannuation

If you’re over 18 and earning more than $450 per month (before tax), your employer must pay superannuation (or ‘super’) into your nominated fund. This money grows over your lifetime and provides for your retirement.

This money will stay in your super fund, unless you decide to claim it back when you leave Australia .

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Common questions about work rights for international students in Australia.

The cap applies to all international students, regardless of when they started their studies.

Yes, during recognised periods of vacation provided by your education provider, you are allowed to work unlimited hours.

No, if you are a postgraduate research student on a student visa (subclass 500), you have no limit on the number of hours you can work once your course has commenced.

The 48 hours a fortnight work limit does not apply if you engage in work that is specified as a requirement of your course of study or training.

For all other types of work, you will need to count these hours towards the 48-hour fortnightly limit.

You can check your visa conditions with the Department of Home Affairs . Their website provides detailed information on different visa types, including student visas.

A fortnight is a period of 14 days starting on a Monday.

No, the 48 hours cap is the total number of hours you can work per fortnight across all your paid employment.

If you are working under an ABN you will still need to abide by the working hours cap of 48 hours per fortnight.

No, an employer cannot cancel your student visa.

It depends on your level of study.  Partners or spouses of student visa holders who have started studying a masters or doctorate degree can work unrestricted hours.

Partners or spouses of all other student visa holders can work no more than 48 hours a fortnight.  It’s important to remember partners or spouses of student visa holders cannot work before the student’s course starts.

You can learn more about visa conditions at the Department of Home Affairs .

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3 Types of Post Study Work Rights in Australia for International Students

Post Study Work Rights in Australia for International Students 

If you are an aspiring student with a dream of studying in the best study destination such as Australia, it is not as hard as it seems to be. You can not only study in Australia but also work in Australia after completing your course. This article will help you understand  post study work rights in Australia . Continue reading.

Table of Contents

What is a student visa.

• Updated Post Study Work Rights in Australia - September 2022

What is Post Study Work Visa (485 Post Study Work Visa)?

• Types of PWSR Visa in Australia
• Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) – Post-Study Work Stream
• Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) – Graduate Work Stream
• Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476)

Key things you need to know about PSWR in Australia

Additional year in pswr, australia, new update on post-study work rights in australia - february 2023.

From July 1, 2023, eligible international graduates will be granted an additional two years of post-study work rights on their Temporary Graduate Visa. For qualifying students who study, reside, and work in regional areas, this extension is in addition to the current additional one- to two-year employment rights. This helps qualified international students to gain the necessary work experience relevant to their field of study. Some of the eligible course categories include:

• Medical and Nursing 
• Engineering 
• Allied Health
• Teaching 
• Agriculture 

Moreover, from July 1, 2023, there will be an increase in the maximum number of working hours allowed for students. The government has increased the working hour cap for international students from 40 to 48 hours per fortnight.

Updates on Post-Study Work Rights in Australia - September 2022

On September 1, 2022, Jason Clare, Australia’s Minister for Education, announced the extension of post-study work rights in Australia. Though the qualifying courses haven’t been announced yet, this extension permits skilled international graduates to work and stay in Australia for an additional 2 years. Jason Clare announced this extension considering the skill shortage in Australia. This extension encourages international students to study in-demand courses in Australia and continue working there actively.

Post-study work rights for select degrees in areas of verified skill shortages will be increased from:

1) 2 to 4 years for select Bachelor’s degrees 2) 3 to 5 years for select Masters degrees 3) 4 to 6 years years for select PhDs.

A student visa is a pass you need to study in a foreign country. What that means is that the international student in question is allowed to stay and study in the country until the completion of the course. During the validity of this visa, the student can travel back and forth to the country from which he/she got the visa, in this case, “Australia.” This applies to Vocational Education and Training (VET), undergraduate studies, post-graduate studies, and Ph.D. However, once the course is completed, the visa will expire. The student visa can expire immediately after the course completion or after the six months of the course (this will depend on the Student Visa Guidelines of the country). 

Students whose visas are about to expire can apply for a work permit to resume their stay in the country of education. In Australia, you need to apply for a post-study visa or work permit under subclass 485. Thus these visas are called  485 post study work visas . This visa is the replacement for the “Skilled graduate Visa” that was expected of international students, who want to stay and work in their country of education.  485 post-study work rights (PSWR)  visas have been in effect since 2013.

3 Types of PWSR Visa in Australia

• Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) - Post-Study Work Stream

1) Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) – Post-Study Work Stream

This is the visa type that is most commonly used by international students in Australia. A temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), as the name suggests, is a temporary visa that allows international students to stay and work after their graduation for a limited period. Keep in mind the provision of these visas are for candidates who are fresh graduates with qualifications and skills that are appropriate for specific occupations that the country needs.

Who can apply?

• The candidate must be under 50 years of age
• The candidate must have applied for and been granted your very first student visa on or after November 5th of, 2011
• The candidate must hold an eligible visa 
• The candidate must have held a student visa at least six months prior to the application
• The candidate must have a recent degree in a CRICOS-registered (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) course
• The candidate must provide evidence of proper health insurance for all applicants when applying
• The candidate must provide evidence of application for an AFP check when applying
• The candidate must show proof of the required level of English knowledge with the application
• With a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) -post work study stream, the candidate can stay anywhere between 2 and 4 years, depending on the qualification.
• However, the candidate with possession of British National Overseas and Hong Kong passport holders may stay up to five years.

The cost of a temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)-Graduate work stream starts from AUD1,730

Post Study Work Visa Processing time

• 25% of applications processing is done in 7 months
• 50% of applications processing is done in 8 months
• 75% of applications processing is done in 12 months
• 90% of applications processing is done in 14 months

2) Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) – Graduate Work Stream

This visa type is given to students who have successfully graduated from an Australian university/college. The graduates holding this visa are permitted to live, study and work in Australia for a limited period of time. This visa also allows you to bring your immediate family to Australia to stay with you.

• The candidate must be under fifty years of age
• The candidate must hold an eligible visa
• The candidate must have held a student visa for at least six months prior to the application
• The candidate must have a recent qualification in a CRICOS-registered (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) course
• The candidate must only nominate one stream. Changing the visa stream is not allowed once you apply
• The Candidate must attach specified evidence when applying for the visa
• With a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) Graduate work stream, the candidate can stay up to 18 months.
• However, Australia has temporarily increased the residing limitation to 24 months for visas from December 1st, 2021. British National Overseas and Hong Kong passport holders may stay for 5 years.
• 25% of applications processing is done in 10 months
• 50% of applications processing is done in 10 months
• 75% of applications processing is done in 11 months
• 90% of applications processing is done in 13 months

3) Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476)

This visa type is given to students who recently graduated engineering from a recognised Australian university/college. The candidate should have been graduated from a specified list of Australian institutions to be qualified for the skilled recognised graduate visa (subclass 476)

Who Can Apply?

• The Candidate must be under thirty one years of age
• The candidate must have completed an engineering degree at a specified educational institution not more than 2 years ago
• The Candidate must not have formerly been the primary visa holder of a subclass 476 or 485 visa
• The candidate can stay up to 18 months with the Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476)

The cost of Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476) starts from AUD425

The processing might take longer due to covid restrictions

• Your field of specialisation will not be the deciding factor as if the post-study work visa doesn’t have an occupations list. However, make sure that you are studying at the right levels
• Skills assessment isn’t stipulation to apply for this visa
• Your degree should be from a CRICOS-registered course
• You need to meet the required standard of English language proficiency.

Graduates will get an additional year in their PSWR visa for master’s degree with coursework as they get it from masters degree with research. The following table will show how different cities entitle the students to different extensions to the visa period.

Cities with an additional year of PSWR:

• Sunshine Coast Canberra Newcastle/Lake Macquarie
• Wollongong/Illawarra Geelong

Frequently Asked Questions

On September 1, 2022, Jason Clare, Australia’s Minister for Education, extended the post study work rights in Australia, permitting skilled international graduates to work and stay in Australia for additional 2 years. This pswr extension can help students actively study sought-after and in-demand courses in Australia. Considering the skill shortage in Australia, Jason Clare has announced this extension.

International students who graduate from any of the qualifying courses will be able to extend their stay in the country in order to gain work experience relevant to their field of study. The course categories may include engineering, accounting, nursing, and IT— some of popular fields in Australia for international students.

This post-study work rights extension will improve student enrollment rate in Australia and makes it easier for students to succeed in their career upon graduation.

Post study work rights for select degrees in areas of verified skill shortages will be increased from:

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Do you get paid to do a PhD?

Study tips Published 17 Jun, 2022  ·  4-minute read

A PhD is a time-consuming gig. Planning, research and writing can easily fill the hours of your typical 9-5 job. But do PhD students get paid?

Yes and no.

Yes, you can secure a scholarship that provides a living stipend, which means you’ll receive a fortnightly allowance. No, it isn’t typically as much as you could expect from an entry-level, full-time salary straight out of your undergrad studies – but for many people, it is tax free. You can also supplement the living stipend with a top-up scholarship if you’re eligible.

There are a variety of ways to make a PhD work for you financially. Scholarships are the key component to this and can cover both tuition and living costs.

Let’s explore how you can secure a scholarship to help with day-to-day living expenses such as food, accommodation and bills while you complete your PhD.

How can you get paid to do a PhD?

There are 2 key types of scholarships you need to consider when undertaking your PhD:

• living stipend
• tuition scholarship

At UQ, the main scholarship program is called Graduate School Scholarships (UQGSS) – it covers the cost of your PhD tuition fees and provides a living stipend to cover the cost of living expenses while you carry out your PhD.

Another major program of scholarships at UQ are earmarked scholarships, which include both a living stipend and a tuition scholarship. Whether you’re eligible for this type of scholarship depends on the type of PhD you undertake – find out more about earmarked scholarships .

Living stipend

The UQGSS living stipend and tuition scholarship will help you cover cost-of-living expenses while you carry out your PhD. This scholarship:

• is open to both domestic and international postgraduate research students
• is inclusive of all study areas
• covers a 3.5-year period , with the possibility of an extension
• is only available to full-time students (with the exception of part-time students with special circumstances )
• provides  $35,000 a year (tax free) living stipend, paid in fortnightly instalments
• covers tuition fees.

However, while the UQGSS is the most widely used scholarship at UQ for PhD students, there are many types of living stipend scholarships – each with its own terms and conditions.

Search all living stipend scholarships for PhD students

At UQ, you will be asked if you would like to be considered for a living stipend scholarship when you apply for your PhD. UQ scholarships are awarded based on:

• academic performance
• evidence of research capability
• the quality of your research project
• the quality of your proposed research environment and advisory team.

Top-up scholarship

At UQ, a ‘top-up scholarship’ can provide you with additional funds during your PhD, on top of your living stipend scholarship. There are a variety of top-up scholarships you can apply for through UQ, many of which are focused on specific study areas (and even specific PhD topics ) or targeted at particular groups of people (e.g. international students or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students). Some of these offer travel and/or accommodation allowances on top of the funds provided for general living expenses during studies – a particularly useful addition for PhD students who wish to attend industry conferences or workshops to further their professional development.

Top-up scholarships can:

• only be used in conjunction with a living stipend (as long as they don’t exceed 75% of the stipend amount)
• offer an additional $5,000 – approximately $21,000 a year on top of your living stipend.

Browse postgraduate research top-up scholarships  

Top-up scholarships can be very competitive to secure, so it's essential to have a backup financial plan should you apply and not be accepted.

How much funding do you receive for a PhD?

Let’s look at a few of UQ’s top-up scholarships in conjunction with the standard Research Training Program living stipend amount, to see just how much you could be getting paid to do your PhD.

*All values are approximate and based on 2024 scholarships. Information is subject to change. See the scholarships website for the most accurate and up-to-date figures. 

Is it enough?

When approaching a PhD, it’s important to consider your financial situation realistically. Asking ‘do you get paid for a PhD?’ doesn’t quite cover all the logistics. Here are a few more questions to help you assess the situation:

• Can I live on $35,000 a year, or approximately $673 a week? 
• Do I have the time to supplement my living stipend with casual or part-time work ? Will this extra commitment impact my studies?
• Will undertaking casual or part-time work breach the conditions of my scholarship?
• Am I eligible for any scholarships (top-up or other bursaries) beyond the living stipend?
• Is it worth applying to existing research projects, undertaking research in particular study areas or with certain supporting organisations, so that I may have a better chance of securing an available scholarship? Do these PhD projects/topics align with my interests enough to study for 3-4 years?
• Am I eligible for a tuition scholarship to cover tuition costs ?
• What’s more important to me – completing my PhD in 3-4 years full time and budgeting, or completing my PhD in 6-8 years part time while living comfortably?

Don’t forget that you don’t have to make this decision on your own. If you need help finding the right postgraduate research scholarship for you, or would like some advice, you can contact the friendly team at UQ’s Graduate School .

Want to know more about the ins and outs of your journey towards a PhD? Explore our complete guide on how to get a PhD .

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Australia reveals courses eligible for extended work rights from July

Australia has announced the list of professions and courses that will be eligible for extended post-study work rights from July 1. Eligible programs range from health, technology, education and construction, and have been selected to respond to worker shortages in key sectors, the government said.

The new measures  – initially announced in September last year – will allow eligible international higher education graduates to access to an extra two years of post-study work rights. Additionally the work hours cap for international students will be increased from 40 hours to 48 hours per fortnight.

In total, eligible bachelor graduates across the country will see their work rights extended from two to four years, masters from three to five years, while all doctoral graduates will have their rights increased from four to six years.

Included among the list of eligible qualifications – which will be monitored and reviewed on an annual basis – are some 226 courses in medical and nursing, professional health, diagnostic, allied health, teaching, engineering, ICT, agriculture and more.

As courses differ between education providers, some may not be eligible, and the Department of Education will release a comprehensive list mapped to CRICOS course codes before implementation of the policy in July.

The government added that future changes to the qualifications list will not impact students starting eligible courses, meaning if a course is removed from the list, students will still be eligible for the extension on graduation.

Authorities also emphasised that the extension is on top of the existing additional one to two years of post-study work rights for those in regional Australia.

Doctoral degree graduates represent a “highly-skilled cohort with significant potential for this cohort to contribute to Australia’s economy and society”, the government noted.

The approved two-year post-study work rights visa extensions were announced as the Council for International Education met in Canberra.

Meeting with the Council for International Education today. pic.twitter.com/ZsrOouhP0U — Jason Clare MP (@JasonClareMP) February 21, 2023

Phil Honeywood welcomed the policy update on social media , writing that together with Council for International Education co-convenor  Julian Hill MP , he is “pleased with 24 hour per week work rights from 1 July”.

“Australia needs more skilled workers to ease the current pressures weighing on our labour market and the economy,”  Universities Australia  chief executive Catriona Jackson said.

“Making it easier for more of the talented international graduates our universities educate to use their Australian education in Australia’s cities and regions makes complete sense.”

“Australia needs more skilled workers to ease the current pressures”

Australia’s current skills crisis highlights the urgent need to retain more international students that generate $40.3 billion in economic activity, she continued.

“Hundreds of thousands of international students come to our world-class universities each year, yet very few remain here – just 16% . We are worse off for that, economically and socially..

“Universities Australia has advocated strongly for this change, and we congratulate the Albanese government for its strong leadership and solutions-driven approach to meeting our workforce needs.

“The decision to extend working rights for PhD students, in particular, will provide a significant boost to the development of Australia’s knowledge economy.”

The government’s Post-Study Work Rights Working Group has responded to a report submitted on October 28 last year, in which it said that it supports the  20 recommendations going forward.

The submission had called for eligible qualifications to cover higher education only, the skills priority list to be used to identify occupations, and other measures – such as including the needs of students and graduates in the 2023 migrant worker reform package and clarifying the role of the Fair Work Ombudsman to students – to address the potential exploitation of students and graduates.

While the policy change will be viewed as a huge victory for the Australian international education sector, principal at DXP Consulting , Mary Clarke, did question whether government should be selecting which fields of training are eligible for the extended rights.

“True to its Jobs and Skills Summit undertaking, the government has the extended post study work rights of international graduates. This is of course good news,” she wrote on LinkedIn .

“But … Should the government be picking winners regarding which fields of education are eligible? Would that not distort study choices? And why only take skills shortages into consideration? What about human capital development?”

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• Can I apply to Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology as a higher education applicant?​​​​​​​ Updated
• Do children need a ticket to attend my graduation ceremony?
• What type of information will be collected by ProctorU? Updated
• As an international student, can I stay in Australia for a holiday after I finish my program? Updated
• Where can I find information about academic integrity? Updated
• What is an Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS)?
• How do I pursue an assessment complaint or request a re-mark or review of a grade? Updated
• I am dissatisfied with my exclusion from my program due to unsatisfactory academic progress - what can I do? Updated
• Are there any courses I can take online for free?
• Can I go on exchange in the Diploma in Languages or Arts?
• Where are PASS classes held? Updated
• What is an online teaching period? Updated
• What process do I need to follow for science field trips?
• Why do I need Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)? Updated
• Why are some of my results missing from my Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS)?
• How do I choose my courses/complete my faculty approval for exchange?
• What career resources are available to me?
• How do I access Studiosity? Updated
• How do I submit my assignments to the Adelaide Law School?
• How will exclusion from my program as a result of unsatisfactory academic progress affect me? Updated
• How do I obtain a replacement transcript or ID card if it was destroyed in an Australian natural disaster (i.e. bushfires/flood)? Updated
• Can I start a language midyear?
• Can I have extra time for the exam if English is not my first language?
• Can I receive more than one scholarship at a time?
• How do I connect to the University's wireless network? Updated
• I am an international student and am bringing my family with me to Australia. What kind of support services are available? Updated
• Do I need to apply to graduate?
• Can I join a sporting club? Updated
• How do I arrange my teaching placements?
• How can I verify my education details for a prospective employer?
• I'm having troubles viewing an Echo360 presentation.
• What time do I need to arrive for my graduation ceremony?
• Where can I go to get course advice if I'm thinking of changing my degree?
• What are the contact hours for summer or winter school?
• How do I get in touch with my Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) provider? Updated
• How can I request that something be added or removed from my Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS)?
• How do I find the majors and minors that I can study in my degree in the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics?
• How do I search for library resources?
• How do I register for the Elite Athlete Support scheme? Updated
• What is EnrolMe? Updated
• Are there any resources available to help me improve my online study skills and assist me with assignment preparation and avoiding plagiarism?
• How will my privacy be protected? Updated
• What happens if I lose internet connection during my ProctorU exam? Updated
• Can I take a leave of absence or break from Honours in the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics?
• I have two passports. Which one should I travel on for my Study Overseas experience?
• Is there a gym on campus? Updated
• Can I request a particular school for my first or second year teaching observation placement?
• My first language is English, should I still do the English Assist Program? Updated
• How can I change the order of names to appear on my testamur?
• How do I apply for Honours in the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics?
• What bicycle facilities are available on campus?
• I am having technical issues with Zoom - what should I do? Updated
• Are there any restrictions regarding where I can go on a self-reporting program?
• What happens if someone is caught cheating in an exam? Updated
• How do I drop a course?
• Can I use the toilet during an exam?
• I can't see grades in MyUni.
• Who could I ask to be my referee on my job applications and resume?
• What is Studiosity? Updated
• I have received an Academic Progress notification and have been asked to complete a survey. What is the purpose of this? Updated
• How do I find out how much my HELP debt is?
• How do I find out when my exam is scheduled?
• I've already received credit towards my degree from previous studies at another institution. Can I still study overseas and receive credit towards my degree?
• How long will it take for me to receive my OS-HELP payment?
• What happens if I fail a course while I’m on an overseas exchange?
• How do I notify the University of my change of citizenship or residency status?
• As a cross-institutional student, how do I send my results to my home University? Updated
• Do I need to include a cover letter with my job application?
• Where can I return my library books?
• What is a Degree Check? Updated
• Where can I collect my requests from the library?
• Will the Writing Centre help me prepare for my IELTS? Updated
• Where can I get help to write a resume?
• What are my assessments going to be? Updated
• What is the correct abbreviation of my award title to place after my name?
• Am I eligible for Commonwealth support and HECS-HELP?
• If I have 2 classes with compulsory attendance, can I attend one and not the other? Updated
• I haven't applied to graduate in MyAdelaide and no longer have access. How can I apply now? Updated
• Where can I go on a Study Overseas exchange?
• Is there a way to keep access to electronic resources after I’ve finished studying?
• What support can I expect during my studies online? Updated
• I am a Faculty of Sciences, Engineering, and Technology student; where do I submit assignments?
• Where can I buy my textbooks? Updated
• I've paid my overdue account, why can't I enrol? Updated
• What printing, photocopying and scanning facilities are available in the library? Updated
• When will I graduate?
• What is a self-reporting program?
• If I'm due to graduate from multiple programs, can I receive all of my testamurs at one ceremony?
• How do I apply for credit to go towards my program? Updated
• What happens once I have completed the English Assist Program? Updated
• I’ve accepted my offer, when can I enrol? Updated
• Where can I pay my parking fine?
• What is the Student Services and Amenities Fee?
• How many level 1 courses do I need to enrol into for my program?
• Can I enrol into a level II or III course when I still need to complete my level I? Updated
• Can someone else pick up my documents for me? Updated
• Who do I contact if I have a technical issue with LinkedIn Learning? Updated
• How can I access LinkedIn Learning outside the University of Adelaide network, on a home computer or mobile device? Updated
• What do I do if I need technical support to help me set up ProctorU? Updated
• I think I may have been sexually assaulted. Who can I turn to for help? Updated
• How do I renew my student ID card? Updated
• I am undertaking my studies from another country. Can I use a VPN to access MyUni? Updated
• How can I get in contact with the Adelaide University Law Students' Society?
• What is the HECS-HELP discount?
• What is the AIM Overseas program?
• Can I borrow a laptop from the library?
• Are there any parenting rooms on campus? Updated
• How can I be competitive in my job applications if I don't have any work experience?
• A file upload (e.g. a handwritten document) is required as part of my online exam. Do I get extra time? Updated
• Do I have to complete SELT surveys?
• What is Show Cause? Updated
• I want to see the original exam paper that I sat for. How can I get access to this?
• Where do I go for non-emergency medical help? Updated
• Do you need to make an appointment at the University Health Practice, or can you just walk in on the day? Updated
• Who do I contact for advice or assistance in preparing my Show Cause submission? Updated
• When can I go on an overseas exchange?
• Do I need to pay for a new Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)? Updated
• How many guests can I bring to my graduation ceremony?
• I can’t access a library electronic resource, what should I do?
• Where and when can I collect my guest tickets for my graduation ceremony?
• How do I know if I’ve been granted a Replacement Examination, Assessment Extension or Additional Assessment?
• What do I do if I need to change to part-time study but my scholarship requires a full-time enrolment?
• Why do I have to provide more than one preference in my Study Overseas exchange application?
• What if I cannot meet a milestone deadline for my thesis?
• Can I study part-time?
• What is MyUni?
• Why is my ID card not working? Updated
• Is the English Assist Program included in my academic record? Updated
• Where is the Roseworthy Student Services Office? Updated
• I have been granted an Additional Assessment due to academic grounds. Is it compulsory to sit the additional assessment?
• Will ProctorU be used for all exams? Updated
• If I study online, do I have to attend any face-to-face classes or exams? Updated
• How is privacy managed in LinkedIn Learning? Updated
• If I feel unwell during the exam, what should I do? Updated
• What is the Religious Centre? Updated
• Can I print without my student ID card? Updated
• As an alum, how can I stay in touch and get involved with the University?
• Will I receive any time reminders during my online exam? Updated
• How soon after transferring into a new program can I enrol?
• How do I borrow from the library?
• What are the deadlines for course changes?
• Where can I find temporary accommodation until I attend my Graduation Ceremony? Updated
• What are the minimum technical requirements necessary to sit an online proctored exam? Updated
• Do I need to apply for travel insurance for my Study Overseas experience?
• Will my scholarship affect my Centrelink payments?
• Can I apply for a refund?
• I'm affected by the Australian Government temporary travel restrictions. Can I still do the English Assist Program? Updated
• How do I appeal an academic misconduct outcome/penalty? Updated
• Can I speak to a student who has been on exchange to my host institution in the past?
• I have received an Academic Progress notification and have been asked to Show Cause. What should I do about my current enrolments and/or classes? Updated
• How do I accept or decline my scholarship offer?
• Where can I get more information about a LinkedIn account? Updated
• What should I do if I have booked the airport pickup service but there is no one to meet me? Updated
• How do I resolve an enrolment error? Updated
• Who are our alumni?
• How do I apply to graduate?
• Why give to the University of Adelaide?
• Where is the lost property? Updated
• Can I use a tablet device to write answers on for handwritten responses or general working? Updated
• How do I know if my exam is in-person or online proctored? Updated
• What is the difference between the Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS) and an official academic transcript? Updated
• I am an elite athlete and have commitments during the exam period. How can I make alternative arrangements to sit my exam? Updated
• What is the Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy and how could it affect me?
• How is my exchange reflected on my University of Adelaide transcript?
• Can the Writing Centre help me write a resume to use in applying for jobs? Updated
• I need to submit my Show Cause but I don't have all my supporting documentation/evidence yet. What do I do? Updated
• Can I self-source my own Internship?
• Do I have to have OSHC with the University’s preferred OSHC provider? Updated
• How do preferences for Study Overseas exchange experiences work?
• Where can I start looking for employment?
• What is a graduate program?
• What am I responsible for organising with an overseas study experience?
• What do I need to bring with me to the Writing Centre? Updated
• What is a Commonwealth supported place?
• Do I have to attend a graduation ceremony to receive my testamur?
• Do I have to get credit for an overseas study tour in order to participate?
• Are there Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific scholarships?
• When and where will my teaching placements take place?
• Will my fail/withdrawal results be displayed on my Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS)?
• I am in South Australia and want to take my exam online. Can I? Updated
• I want to study on exchange at a university that is not in your partner list. How can I do this?
• Is a First Aid certificate required before undertaking a teaching placements?
• Can I access an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Counsellor? Updated
• I am worried that my internet connection is not stable enough to sit the online proctored exam. Updated
• Where can I find library self-help guides and content?
• What do I do if I missed my exam?
• Why does MyUni say a course is 'unavailable'?
• Can I upload my exam questions to a file-sharing or ‘homework help’ website? Updated
• How do I hire a locker in Hub Central? Updated
• What is Endnote?
• Can I study two languages in a Diploma in Languages?
• Does the University provide a counselling service for students? Updated
• If I have an Access Plan which includes extensions, do I need to apply for an extension using the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment (MACA) Policy? Updated
• How do I contact a Chaplain? Updated
• If I study online, what will my testamur(parchment) say? Updated
• What is a University Medal?
• Can I book Hub Central for an event? Updated
• What are the main exam session times?
• What online support will there be during my ProctorU exam? Updated
• Do I have to get credit for my exchange program?
• Is there a limit to how much HELP I can get?
• Can I apply for more than one scholarship?
• How do I get access to a particular building on campus? Updated
• What is the High Use Collection? How long can I borrow these items for?
• Are there enrolment information sessions I can attend?
• What if my documents do not print correctly? Updated
• What benefits are there for alumni?
• How long is the graduation ceremony?
• Where are the graduation presentation ceremonies held?
• I don’t speak another language. Can I go on exchange?
• What should my computer specifications be to study online? Updated
• Does the University Health Service have female doctors?
• Can I borrow from other university libraries?
• As an international student, can my children attend school while in Australia? Updated
• What will my personal information be used for?
• Can I study Health Science subjects in the Bachelor of Science?
• Can I hire or buy my Academic Dress from a supplier other than GFP?
• How will I know if I can count an overseas study tour towards my degree?
• Is it a problem that I am studying two programs but only have enrolments against one of these?
• Who can access LinkedIn Learning? Updated
• Can I study a combined Honours program in the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics?
• Where do I purchase a lab coat, hard toe boots, overalls and safety glasses?
• What funding can I receive towards a Study Overseas experience?
• How can I find out who else is going on exchange to my host institution?
• How do I login to access library resources?
• What do I do if my password is not working? Updated
• Are there any scholarships to support conference attendance for research students?
• Can I get extra help with my English language skills while studying at the University of Adelaide? Updated
• I’ve received a Risk 1 Notice. Where can I get some help? Updated
• I'm getting a login error with the Echo360 app. What do I do?
• I am a new international student. When should I arrive in Adelaide? Updated
• How can I stay involved in international education after my Study Overseas experience?
• What do I do if I need to go to the hospital? Updated
• What is an online LMS? Updated
• Do I have to enrol into all the classes in a course?
• What cultural support and assistance can I access? What services do the Wirltu Yarlu Cultural Advisors offer? Updated
• I am undertaking my studies from another country and don’t have a student ID card. What should I use? Updated
• What is a major in the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics?
• I am currently under review for unsatisfactory academic progress, or I have been excluded. Can I apply for a retrospective Withdraw No Fail (WNF) grade? Updated
• Where is Joint Store and how do I request items from there?
• Can I start the Diploma in Languages in the second or third year of my degree?
• Is there a Health Service on campus?
• I'm unsure what I need to do for orientation....When is it? How do I find out what's on?
• What information do I need to provide to verify my identity during my exam? Updated
• How do I enrol in an internship course?
• How do I forward my student email to another email account? Updated
• Do I need to attend the Faculty Academic Progress Committee meeting in person? Updated
• Who do I contact if I have questions about my online program? Updated
• I am a student in the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics; am I eligible to apply for an internship?
• When are course offerings and timetables released for next year?
• I am feeling stressed and anxious about my exams. Who can I talk to?
• How many hours can I work if I am on a scholarship to undertake a research degree?
• Where do I fill out a HECS-HELP form for my program?
• Can I park on campus?
• Can I receive an exchange offer to more than one partner university in case one doesn’t accept me?
• What are the Core Competency Courses?
• If I have an OSHC policy, do I have to see a direct billing doctor? Updated
• How do I apply to be a volunteer at the University of Adelaide?
• If someone declines an offer to my first preference of exchange university, can I be kept on a waitlist to take their place?
• Where can I find employment or volunteering opportunities whilst studying?
• Can the Writing Centre edit my work for me? Updated
• Can I borrow iPads from the library?
• According to MyUni, I'm enrolled in an incorrect course, but when I go into Access Adelaide I have enrolled in the correct course.
• Where can I find initial training for LinkedIn Learning? Updated
• Is there any way for me to get my archived emails back? Updated
• Do I need to select a major or minor in the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics?
• What courses are available in Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)? Updated
• What is PASS? Updated
• How do I change my bank account details for scholarship payments?
• How do I provide my Tax File Number?
• How do I remove from my record a SATAC offer I rejected?
• How much can I earn from part-time employment in addition to my research scholarship?
• Why won't my address save in Access Adelaide/My Adelaide? Updated
• How do I access assistive software? Updated
• What if I have a concern about the proctor during my exam? Updated
• Where can I find the Accommodation Service? Updated
• Is there a hearing augmentation system available within lecture theatres and classrooms? Updated
• What supports are available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students? Updated
• I'm a Bachelor of Finance and Banking student; which combination of first-year maths courses should I do?
• Do I need to make appointments for the Writing Centre? Updated
• I am graduating from a double degree program. Will I receive two Australian Higher Education Graduation Statements (AHEGS)?
• I have a condition/disability. Can I request an extension for an assignment? Updated
• How long will it take me to complete the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)?
• When can I enrol if I commence my program midyear?
• Will there be reading time before the exam starts? Updated
• Can postgraduate research students use the Maths Learning Centre to help with statistical analysis? Updated
• How can I listen to what's playing on the big screen on level 4 of Hub Central? Updated
• Does my overseas exchange count towards my University of Adelaide Grade Point Average (GPA)?
• How do I know if I am eligible for assistance in relation to a disability? Updated
• Where do I direct questions about enrolment at the University of Adelaide while I’m on an overseas exchange?
• Can I study core courses or languages overseas as a Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics student?
• How do I become a Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) leader? Updated
• I am an elite athlete. Am I eligible for the Elite Athlete Support scheme? Updated
• How do I change some of the information I provided in my application to graduate?
• When should I apply for a passport for my Study Overseas experience?
• Where can I get research help for my course?
• I have returned my books, why are they still showing on my library record?
• What should I do if I get sick before receiving my OSHC card? Updated
• When is the last date to enrol in courses? Updated
• How do I appeal an exclusion from my program? Updated
• How do I make an appointment to see a counsellor? Updated
• Are there showers on campus? Updated
• How do I apply for the Diploma in Languages?
• I am a student in the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics. What is Honours?
• Can I change my offered exchange partner institution if I am not happy with my offer?
• How do I appeal an administrative decision of the University? Updated
• How can I become a volunteer at the University of Adelaide?
• I have been working in a school environment. Can I receive status toward my teaching placement?
• Can I apply for credit from previous studies? Updated
• How do I copy files using ADAPT? Updated
• What happens if I can't find my immunisation record? Updated
• How do I apply to my exchange host university?
• What is SWOT Week and when is it held?
• Where is the Sciences Engineering and Technology Student Success located?
• Does the University have an international alumni community?
• What should I wear to my graduation?
• What support services can I access while on exchange?
• How will I receive my scholarship payments?
• Who can I speak to if I'm not sure I'm studying the right program?
• Will I still be able to access the library after I have submitted my thesis?
• My bike has been stolen. What do I do?
• Does the University have Student Accident Insurance?
• How do I apply for Honours in the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering, and Technology?
• Do I need to pay the Student Services Amenities Fee if I am a student and a staff member?
• What do I call my lecturer? Updated
• Can I do a practice exam to see what it’s like before my real online proctored exam? Updated
• Can I go on two overseas exchanges back-to-back?
• How can I get a hard copy of my Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS)?
• How much time do I need to dedicate per course in the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)?
• Does the University provide travel insurance for my exchange or study tour?
• What is ProctorU? Updated
• Can I add the Bachelor of Teaching double degree onto my current program?
• Why has my library item been recalled and the due date changed?
• What is a study tour and how do I apply?
• Will I have enough time to get to my next class if they are back-to-back?
• What happens if I miss my enrolment open time?
• When and where do I collect my academic dress from?
• When can I collect my testamur if my presentation event is in absentia?
• How do I register as a teacher?
• How do I organise a Welcome to Country? Updated
• After accepting an offer to study oral health, dentistry, or medicine, what happens if I become a permanent resident? Updated
• As a first year student, can I apply to study overseas?
• When are Academic Progress Review Periods? Updated
• Can Honours be deferred in the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics?
• Where can I live if I'm studying at the Roseworthy campus? Updated
• As an international student, where can I look for work in Australia while I am studying? Updated
• Is there an after-hours security escort?
• Will I need to pay a gap when using my OSHC? Updated
• What can the Security Office help me with?
• How can I enter Bonython Hall for my graduation if I require special access due to my disability?
• I’m an international student. Can I go on exchange to another (third) country?
• I am required to watch a DVD for my course. Can I watch this in the library?
• Can I borrow from the University of South Australia and Flinders University libraries?
• As an international student, where should I go if I am having problems? Updated
• Can I graduate with outstanding fees?
• My exchange host university says I need to purchase local health insurance. Is this so?
• Can I use scratch paper to write on, or refer to books, during the exam? Updated
• Do I really have to get a doctor’s report/a letter from my bank/a reference from an academic/… for my exchange application to my host university?
• Where can I find and submit a form for a replacement exam or additional assessment?
• Can I get help improving my job interview skills?
• Where is the Careers Service located?
• What differences should I be aware of when considering a self-reporting program rather than an exchange or study tour?
• Can I study a language at the University of Adelaide?
• What if I don’t want to be immunised for my clinical placements? Updated
• How long does a Study Overseas exchange application take to complete?
• How do I get credit for my Study Overseas experience?
• My student visa will expire soon, but I want to attend my graduation. What should I do? Updated
• Does enrolling into the course on Access Adelaide mean I am accepted into the overseas study tour?
• Do I have to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee if I am studying overseas?
• When will I receive my scholarship payments?
• What is the minimum number of units credit I need to be approved to receive from my exchange?
• Where can I get advice to help me plan the practical experience requirement under my Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)?
• Do I have the right to object to possible examiners of my research thesis?
• Can I use my personal hotspot to take my online proctored exam? Updated
• Can my official academic transcript be posted to me? Updated
• Can I do a bridging course to qualify for a prerequisite?
• I hold citizenship/have previously lived in the country in which I wish to study on exchange. Is this ok?
• Is an overseas study tour regarded as full-time study?
• Who are the University Chaplains? Updated
• What is a professional association?
• How can I change my contact details?
• What should I do during my Zoom session? Updated
• What happens if I enrol in a Faculty of ABLE course when I have not met the prerequisites?
• How do I submit a poster for digital display in the Roseworthy Hub? Updated
• Are there extra eligibility requirements if I want to study in another language on an exchange program?
• What should I do after receiving a notice for overdue fees?
• Who do I contact in an emergency regarding a Study Overseas experience?
• What is the difference between studying the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Science (Advanced)?
• I’m studying two degrees. Can I qualify for OS-HELP using both?
• How do I make an OSHC claim for health expenses? Updated
• Where is the Maths Learning Centre (MLC) and when is it open? Updated
• Does my OSHC include ambulance cover? Updated
• I'm a Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics student and want to plan an overseas study experience - where do I start?
• Can I go onto campus to sit my online proctored exam? Updated
• How can I find a Justice of the Peace? Updated
• I am from an interstate university. Can I borrow from the library at the University of Adelaide?
• What is Multi-Factor Authentication/okta? Updated
• How many teaching areas do I need for the Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching?
• Can I use my dictionary or notes during the exam?
• Do I need extras cover for OSHC? Updated
• How can I change my faculty approval or courses in SMART for exchange?
• I've received my offer, when can I enrol?
• When should I register my self-reporting program in SMART?
• What is a minor in the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics?
• What scholarships are available at the University, and how can I apply?
• Can I ask other members of my household for assistance if I don't know the answer to a question in my exam? Updated
• What tuition fees do I have to pay for my Study Overseas experience?
• Am I eligible to apply for Honours in the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics?
• Why are domestic and international student fees different?
• Can the Maths Learning Centre help students with stats courses? Updated
• Can I study a major in psychology as part of my Bachelor of Arts?
• What is CareerHub?
• When can I apply for an overseas exchange?
• How can Study Overseas support me in organising my self-reporting program?
• Can I have food or water during my ProctorU exam? Updated
• What happens if I fail to meet my conditions set as a result of Show Cause meeting? Updated
• I am a student in the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics studying; how do I structure my major and minor?
• What happens if I become a permanent resident during my oral health, dentistry, or medicine degree? Updated
• How can I collect my official academic transcript? Updated
• How can I access items from other campus libraries?
• How do I arrange to be met when I arrive in Australia? Updated
• Where can I get my travel insurance policy number?
• How can I join the library?
• Do domestic medicine students need to complete a rural placement? Updated
• I am struggling with the maths in my course. Can somebody help me? Updated
• What happens if I don’t return an item by its due date?
• Are my guests allowed to take photographs during the graduation ceremony?
• How can I keep getting my Centrelink payments while studying overseas?
• When will I find out the outcome of my scholarship application?
• How do I remain enrolled at the University of Adelaide while on a Study Overseas experience if I am not studying here?
• Can I apply for the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) with a degree from the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics? Updated
• Where do I stay while completing the teaching placement in a country school?
• How can I obtain mobile app access to LinkedIn Learning? Updated
• Why have I been given an alternative assessment for my exam? Updated
• Can I sit my online proctored exam if I log in late? Updated
• What is One Hundred Factorial? Updated
• Are there opportunities for replacement/additional assessment or deferred online proctored exams? Updated
• How do I manage my enrolment in a Diploma in Languages and my primary degree?
• Can I do a study tour before or after an overseas exchange?
• How do I renew my OSHC cover before it expires? Updated
• How can I appeal my exclusion from my program due to unsatisfactory academic progress? Updated
• What kind of assistance can I get from the University if I am an elite athlete? Updated
• What immunisations do I need for clinical placement? Updated
• How can I contact Study Overseas?
• Can I graduate from the Diploma in Languages before my undergraduate degree?
• Who gets to see my Access Plan? Updated
• What kind of assistance can I get from the University if I have a disability? Updated
• Why do I need to take a photo at the start of the exam? Updated
• How do I use an eBook?
• How do I find out which study period a course is available in? Updated
• Where can I find further information about Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS)?
• What volunteering opportunities are available for students?
• Am I still able to get career advice whilst interstate or overseas?
• What after-hours car parking is available on campus?
• I’m a permanent resident/international student. Do I need to do anything extra regarding my residency if I am going to study overseas?
• What do I need to prepare for teaching placements?
• Should I link my account in My eQuals with a private email address? Updated
• What Level III Economics courses can I study?
• Am I eligible to apply for the Diploma in Languages?
• I am a Category A student. Under what circumstances do I need to contact Disability Support? Updated
• Can the Bachelor of Science (Advanced) be done as part of a double degree?
• How can I give to the University of Adelaide?
• I am an alum of the University of Adelaide; how can I update my contact details?
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Destigmatising dementia with culturally informed translations

Chinese Studies PhD candidate Zihan He is working to provide a culturally appropriate and linguistically understandable (CALU) translation model to educational resources for people affected by dementia – tackling challenges that arise in cultural and linguistic translation that are specific to dementia-related information.

Chinese Studies PhD candidate Zihan He at a Face Dementia community event

Through community-based participation to decrease the stigma around dementia, Zihan’s PhD research contributes to the Face Dementia Chinese language campaign. The program is part of projects funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to evaluate primary care and help-seeking programs to improve dementia diagnosis and early treatment among Chinese communities in Australia.

Along with supervisors Associate Professor Christine Ji of Chinese Studies, who leads the Language and Knowledge Translation Lab , and Director of the Sydney Dementia Network Professor Lee-Fay Low, Zihan brings his research interests in public health translation, machine translation and discourse analysis to local community health activities as he seeks to enhance the cultural adaptability and understandability of dementia resources.

What motivated you to pursue your PhD research? Why is there a need to alter translated words in dementia resources?

The stigma around dementia has been present in Chinese culture for a long time. Many Chinese people are hesitant to mention its Chinese term, '痴呆症 (Simplified Chinese) / 癡呆症 (Traditional Chinese)', 'chī dāi zhèng' in Mandarin or 'ci ngoi zing' in Cantonese, which means 'dummy disease'. While Chinese Australians have access to Chinese dementia-related educational material, a lot of its language has literal translations. I’ve witnessed many Chinese-speaking people in Australia delay their first appointment with doctors because they did not want to face their health situations. I hope that CALU translations can help destigmatise diseases in the community.

What has been the most exciting finding in your PhD research so far?

After a two-year study with my supervisors, I realised that the low understandability of literal translations remained persistent. For example, one of the symptoms of dementia is 'forgetting recent events', and its literal translation is  '忘记近期的事件 (Simplified Chinese) / 忘記近期的事件 (Traditional Chinese)', 'wàng jì jìn qí de shì jiàn' (Mandarin) or 'mong gei gan kei dik si gin' (Cantonese). This expression is not very idiomatic to the Chinese people. I adopted '脑退化' (Simplified Chinese), 'nǎo tuì huà' (Mandarin) or 'nou teoi faa' (Cantonese) – 'brain degeneration' – as the CALU translation of 'dementia'. I was initially concerned that the new translation would not be accepted, but I have found that all participating Chinese Australians at our program's in-person educational activities accepted the translation and used the new term. This suggests that adopting CALU translation in educational materials can help progress people's mindsets towards dementia.

How has your research engaged with the wider community in Australia?

Currently, my CALU translation has been published on the website for Face Dementia in Simplified Chinese. It provides free online and in-person resources to help people in the community start conversations with their families about dementia-related concerns and ask their GP for an assessment. As the project progresses, more Chinese Australians will benefit from CALU translations which can be applied to other languages and public health materials in the future – benefiting more people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Your research is at the intersection of the humanities and health. What has it been like to work on a cross-faculty research project with scholars in STEM?

Many people assume that the liberal arts and social sciences are not as useful to society as science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). I think one of the major reasons is that we rarely have a way to visualise our studies for the community at large. In my experience,  STEM researchers are keen to read the latest articles on public health translation and have invited many translation experts from academia and the industry to input on my CALU translation model. STEM scholars are always looking to translate research into visible and practical presentations.

What has been the most enjoyable part of your PhD journey so far?

Researching at the School of Languages and Cultures has brought numerous opportunities to connect with top researchers and students. A highlight has been the school’s Research Day for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students, whereby HDR students of diverse interests gather to present our research and findings. Working with Professor Lee-Fay Low and her team has been great, and I must express my sincere thanks to Associate Professor Christine Ji, whose academic support has enabled me to work with such a great research team to develop highly innovative lines of research in health information translation and community health education.

Face Dementia is funded by the Australian Government’s Medical Research Future Fund.

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