The Australian government should consider changes to post-study work arrangements for students on courses leading to jobs in occupations with a "persistent skills shortage", a committee report has indicated.

The UK has confirmed that the dependants of postgraduate Tier 4 students who get a PSW visa from 2021 will "have near full access to the UK labour market".

Scotland's first minister has proposed a new visa, providing a "tailored approach" to address the country's depopulation and skills gaps.

The majority of international graduates who chose to pursue Australia’s post-study work visa secure full-time work, however, less than half end up working in a role related to their field.

While the UK sector has rejoiced at the UK's announcement to re-introduce PSW rights, some stakeholders have confirmed that they have been "inundated" by students wondering if they are eligible and some of those were considering moving their start date in order to benefit.

Global international educators have congratulated the UK sector for helping reintroduce post-study work rights, but note the UK is now on a level playing field in terms of PSW settings; successful job outcomes are the ultimate influencer.

The UK education sector is elated that post-study work rights are set to be offered to international students for two years post-graduation, with enrolments from the 2020/21 academic year set to benefit from this new immigration rule.

The Scottish government has called for a new PSW offer for international students, after a review it commissioned found the UK's provision compares poorly to other nations.