International Students studying the courses leading to these occupations and planning to get skill assessment no need to worry. VETASSESS, Australia’s largest skill assessment provider for skilled migration, has announced a pause on its skill assessment service for many popular occupations, effective this week. In a recent news release, VETASSESS …
Read More »‘Are you asking us to sleep under the Harbour Bridge?’: 3 myths about international students and the housing crisis
International students who have not been in Australia for the past few years lack the rental and financial history that landlords require. Online, students talk about feeling discriminated against, with landlords considering them “high risk”, and housing crisis which is trending topic these days. Angela Lehmann, Australian National University There …
Read More »How to Apply for Australia Awards: A Step-by-Step Guide?
Australian educational degree is dream for students around the world. The country is paradise for those who consider getting an international degree. In fact, if you are planning to study a master’s degree, then Australia has something special for you, and that is Australia Awards. Let’s look into the details …
Read More »International students are returning to Australia, but they are mostly going to more prestigious universities
For a business degree – the most common course for international students – Group of Eight universities charge around $50,000 annually. Peter Hurley, Victoria University When Australia’s borders slammed shut during COVID, international students were among those who were stranded. This disrupted lives and studies, and put a major revenue …
Read More »Australia increased Post Study Work Visa length: know what it means to you
The Australian government increased Post Study Work Visa length in response to the worker shortage problem the country and economy are facing in post Covid situation. As part of the government response, the Australian federal government will increase post-study work rights for some of the selected degrees. Australian education and …
Read More »Why international students need to make Aussie friends
Catherine Gomes, RMIT University A recent report on the satisfaction levels of international students in Australia, the United States and Britain has found that a student’s social life plays a big role in their happiness with their study experience. International students who made local friends were more satisfied with their …
Read More »International students can work unlimited hours
To cope with Omicron COVID 19 variant Australian government relaxed working conditions for overseas students. Australian Prime minister Scot Morrison announced the government is removing working hours restrictions for international students. In Australia, overseas students can work for 40 hours in a fortnight, officially. After the new change, they can …
Read More »International students and skilled workers permitted to enter Australia from Dec 15,2021
Finally, Australia opened its borders for international students and skilled workers after the hard-hit COVID-19 spread. Australian Priminister Scott Morrison announced the return of international students and skilled workers on 15 December 2021. As a result, health authorities have continued to evaluate the timing of booster shots. Earlier, the federal …
Read More »International students and skilled workers will likely be allowed back into Australia next week
Scott Morrison, the Australian Prime Minister, announced that international students and skilled workers would register next week. Meanwhile, health authorities continue to evaluate whether or not they should adjust the timing of booster shots. A federal official announced that emergency powers would remain in force through February 2022, forcing international …
Read More »The final bag pack: A career that takes you away from your home country
Do you have a graduation date in mind, or are you approaching that date and thinking about what you want to do next? There’s a good chance you’re planning a holiday, finding your first step up a career ladder, or starting your own business. While the vacation may never be …
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