NZ grants post-study work visas to eligible postgraduate international students
Immigration New Zealand has announced that international students who study for a postgraduate diploma for 30 weeks and immediately progress to a Master’s degree are now eligible to apply for a post-study work visa (PSWV). This update gives students more flexibility in their course of study. It also ensures that they remain eligible to work […]
Partners of Green List students in New Zealand can now apply for work visas
Last 21 June, the New Zealand government announced that partners of students studying level 7 or 8 qualifications specified on the Green List can now apply for a work visa with open conditions. Moreover, dependent school-aged children of eligible partners can now be treated as domestic students. They can apply for a Dependent Child Student […]
What are post-study work rights?
Post-study work rights (PSWR) are a temporary visa facility that allows international students and overseas graduates to remain in a country to study and/or work after they finish their initial program. PSWR typically lasts two to five years after completion of studies. However, the length depends on the limits set by the country. For example, […]
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Living in the UK and Ireland
Living in the UK and Ireland There is no doubt that costs are rising globally, and things are no different in the UK and Ireland. As students, your funds are limited so you need to be smart about where you can make some savings. Here are some tips to make your £’s go further: Smart […]
Feature Story: Zayan Shabbir Kazi
Feature Story: Zayan Shabbir Kazi ZAYAN SHABBIR KAZI Course: MSc in Data Science University: South East Technological University Carlow (Republic of Ireland) Zayan has been studying for his Data Science MSc at South East Technological University (SETU) since September 2022. Originally from India, his first impression of Ireland was how cold and windy it can be. However, […]
Why international students should consider studying TAFE?
Vocational education and training (VET) is the second most popular study option taken by a majority of foreign students in Australia. These courses are administered by private or government-funded Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), which include certificates I to IV, diplomas and advanced diplomas that can be studied…
Discover Post Study Work Visa opportunities in New Zealand
In case its lovely monikers as “God’s own country” and the “Paradise of the Pacific” aren’t enough to pull you in, New Zealand’s excellent standard of living, cultural diversity and consistent ranking as the world’s most peaceful country should push it to one of the top spots on your list of ideal international study and/or work destinations.