Stage 8 · Lesson 6 of 8
Post-study work in Canada and Australia
In Canada, as of 2026-09, students can work up to 24 hours a week off campus during term. Master's graduates of programmes of at least eight months can get a (PGWP) of up to three years. You can get it only once.
University graduates need an English or French test result at CLB 7, a level on Canada's language scale. In Australia, students can work 48 hours per fortnight during study periods, with no limit for and PhD students. Australia's Temporary Graduate visa gives two years of after a , and three after a research masters or PhD, with age and English requirements. Both countries adjust these rules often.
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Resources for this stage
Start with· follow one of these
- GuideFreeStudy permit (IRCC)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Official Canadian rules on work during study and the post-graduation work permit
- GuideFreeStudy Australia
Australian Government (Austrade)
Official Australian guidance on work rights during and after study