Students should not rely on income earned in Australia during studies as jobs are difficult to find. Some RMIT degree courses include a co-operative education year or work placement year which is usually the third year of the course. Students are usually paid a base salary or training wage by their employer. Overseas students who study in Australia are granted a student visa on the basis that they are seeking temporary entry for study purposes, have the financial ability to meet the likely costs of studying, and will leave on completion of their course and before their student visa expires. Very few graduates get sponsorship, as they must find an employer willing to take them on, have a qualification that is in very high demand and have an excellent command of English language.
Successful graduates receive a minimum salary for their area of expertise.
For more information contact the Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs or your nearest Australian diplomatic post. Some international students choose to apply for Australian Permanent residence. This process takes time and is expensive. Students should not rely on their application being successful. For more information contact the Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs or your nearest Australian diplomatic post.