Co-Founder @ theBigLeague & AdmitKard | Enabling Global Education Opportunities
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Verified 2026 Updates:
Australia's post-study work permit is the subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa
From July 2024 its streams were renamed and the maximum age cut to 35
Post-Higher Education stays run two to three years
From 1 July 2026 the primary applicant fee rose to AUD 5,750.
A student visa is granted to Indian students on the understanding that they will complete their course and return home before it expires. Yet many graduates prefer to gain relevant work experience in Australia before returning, especially without a job offer back home. Unlike some countries, Australia offers no automatic post-study work permit, so you must apply for one.
⚡ Quick Answer
To work in Australia after graduating, you must apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), the country's post-study work permit. Australia grants no automatic post-study stay, so you lodge this visa within six months of completing your course while holding a valid student visa in the last six months.
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Verified 2026 Updates:
Australia's post-study work permit is the subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa
From July 2024 its streams were renamed and the maximum age cut to 35
Post-Higher Education stays run two to three years
From 1 July 2026 the primary applicant fee rose to AUD 5,750.
How Do You Get a Work Permit After Studying in Australia?
Co-Founder @ theBigLeague & AdmitKard | Enabling Global Education Opportunities
Rachit Agrawal is the co-founder of AdmitKard, a platform that simplifies how students apply to universities worldwide. A serial entrepreneur with 12+ years across technology, consulting, and education, he leads product, customer relationships, and strategic partnerships — work that has helped thousands of students find their best-fit courses and institutions. Before AdmitKard, he co-founded and sold LifePad, a managed marketplace for furnished rentals, to Fella Homes in an all-cash deal, and earlier advised clients on strategy and operations as a consultant at The Boston Consulting Group. He began his career in engineering roles at Microsoft and Adobe, building products at global scale. He holds an MBA from IIM Calcutta and a B.Tech (Hons.) in Information Technology from IIIT Allahabad. He's driven by building an ecosystem that opens up global education and career opportunities for everyone.
