Work and Stay
Work and Stay Opportunities
Many countries provide international students, including Nepali students, with opportunities to work while studying and stay after graduation for career growth. These work rights help students manage living expenses and gain valuable professional experience.
Part-Time Work While Studying
Australia – Up to 24 hours per week during academic sessions and full-time during breaks.
UK – Up to 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during holidays.
Norway, Finland & Denmark – Up to 20 hours per week with competitive wages.
Japan – Up to 28 hours per week with permission from immigration.
Post-Study Work Opportunities
Australia: Post-Study Work Visa (Subclass 485) for up to 4 years.
UK: Graduate Route Visa allows a 2-year stay after completing a degree.
Norway & Finland: Students can apply for a residence permit to look for jobs after graduation.
Denmark: Provides a 3-year job search visa after studies.
Japan: Work Visa sponsorship for graduates securing a job in Japan.
Permanent Residency (PR) Pathways
Many countries offer pathways for international students to apply for permanent residency after gaining work experience.
Australia: Graduates can apply for PR through the General Skilled Migration (GSM) program after gaining work experience.
UK: Students can switch to a Skilled Worker visa and apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 years.
Norway & Finland: Graduates can apply for PR after working for a certain period under a work permit.
