The Australian government announced a visa requirement for temporary postgraduate visas, and it was decided to reduce the duration of the temporary postgraduate visa in Australia.
temporary postgraduate visa in Australia
According to the changes revealed by the Australian government regarding the validity period of the visa for postgraduate students, or what is known as the temporary visa for students in Australia, it was decided to apply the following:
- Validity period for a bachelor’s or master’s degree student visa through coursework: 2 years.
- Validity period for a master’s or doctoral student visa: 3 years.
- Students in regional areas: Eligibility for a second visa is for 1-2 years depending on location.
Imposing restrictions on student visas
The Australian government is scheduled to impose restrictions on movement between land visas, which will strengthen the "permanent temporary" and endanger the integrity of the system.
In addition to the presence of an increasing number of former international students who are permanently temporary, due to the lack of permanent residency opportunities in Australia.
Australia's new immigration strategy 2024
It is worth noting that the Australian government announced in mid-December of last year 2023 the strategy that will be implemented in stages during the current year 2024.
The strategy includes plans to reform student visa requirements, in addition to temporary overseas visa requirements in Australia, in addition to the permanent skills migration program.
English language proficiency requirements in Australia
- It is noteworthy that students applying for a student visa in Australia are required to obtain a score of 5.0 in the IELTS test.
- An IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent is also required for student visa applicants who are taking foundation or foundation programs with good English language training.
- Students applying for another student visa are also required to obtain a score of 6.0 in the IELTS English language test.
- An IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent is also required for applicants for a temporary postgraduate visa.