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Yes. International students on a Student visa (subclass 500) in Australia can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while their course is in session, and unlimited hours during scheduled course breaks (holidays). You can start working once your course has started.
You can also work unlimited hours after you have completed the course listed on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) while your Student visa is still valid, and from the start of your course if you are studying a master’s degree by research or a doctoral degree.
Most of our courses offer 16 weeks of holidays per year, and some courses (especially in hospitality) also offer work placement as part of the studies, which allows their students to work more.
How have work hours for international students changed?
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the limit was 40 hours per fortnight. Work hours were unrestricted from January 2022 until 30 June 2023, and the current limit of 48 hours per fortnight has applied since 1 July 2023. For the latest rule changes, see our guide to Australia Student visa changes in 2026.
Flexible timetable
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