Australians - Study in Europe

 
 

 
 

This website is dedicated to making it easier for Australians to embark on postgraduate study in Europe.

As well as providing a host of links to relevant websites in Europe and Australia ASiE also undertakes research and consultation with the EU Commission, European governments and a great number of universities and foundations. The aim is to produce and update as much as possible all information concerning grants and scholarships available to Australian students seeking to pursue doctoral studies in Europe.

 
 

Employment

Working in France

In Australia and in some EU countries it expected and not too difficult for foreign students to take part time work. In France it is more complicated and you should not take it for granted that you can supplement your income by working.

Australian students (without an EU passport) are NOT allowed to work in France unless

a) you have signed a work contract with an employer and
b) your prospective employer has been able to organise a temporary work permit for you.  This is often a long, complicated process.

If you do succeed in getting work permission, note that you cannot work more than 964 hours in a year (the equivalent to 60 % of full-time hours).

Unlike in Australia, most students do not work whilst in full-time study, or if they do work, it is very limited hours, and often only during semester breaks.  The study workloads are often very high, compromising the ability to balance work and study, especially if you are not fully fluent in French. Furthermore, France suffers from high unemployment, particularly among young adults, making finding jobs quite a challenge.

You can find notices for part-time and casual work in local newspapers, university of grande ecole notice boards, or from the following websites

Anpe.fr  (key word « étudiant » (student)
Emploi.org
Emploi.iledefrance.fr
Leclubetudiant.com  (by clicking on “employ” employment)

 

 

Working after Graduation

If the papers are stacked neatly, it simulates work

International students already in France may, after receiving a master-level degree, apply for a six-month residency permit to enable them to obtain and complete a professional internship or other initial professional experience.

 

You may want to make note of the new “compétences et talents” (skills and talents) residency permit. The new permit is designed to facilitate the admission to France of foreigners whose skills and talents enable them to contribute in a significant and sustained way to the economic development or to the intellectual, scientific, cultural, humanitarian, or athletic life of France and of their home country. The new permit is granted upon favourable assessment of the participant’s plans as stated in his or her permit application. The permit, valid for three years and renewable, entitles the holder to engage in professional activity consistent with his or her stated plans. International students who received a 6-month residency permit after obtaining a master-level degree may apply for the new permit if their plans meet the criteria.
 
 
This website is an initiative of the Contemporary Europe Research Centre (CERC) at the University of Melbourne and has received funding and support from the Australian Commonwealth Department of Education, Science and Training, The Delegation of the European Commission to Australia and New Zealand and The National Europe Centre at the Australian National University.
 
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