Ultimate Guide to Study in New Zealand

Do you know why students looking to study abroad prefer to study in New Zealand?

The high-ranking education system and incredible lifestyle make New Zealand one of the best places to study and live. Here are 5 fast-facts:

All 8 of New Zealand’s top universities ranked in world’s top 100 in at least one subject
New Zealand Universities rank in the Top 3% in the world in the QS World University Rankings
New Zealanders have the most freedom in the world
New Zealand is the least corrupt country in the world
Offers excellent part-time work opportunities / post-study work visa and stay back option
Popularly known as the land of kiwis, New Zealand stands out as the provider of shorter duration courses with affordable fees. The strong quality assurance system across the school/institute/university ensures regulation and delivers the best quality education. As front-runners of higher education providers across the globe, New Zealand offers students outstanding benefits such as:

Internationally Recognized Qualification
New Zealand schools, universities and institutes are known worldwide for their high standards and strong research-intensive curriculum. You’ll find our qualifications are internationally recognized and welcomed by employers. Their pioneering work in research across diverse fields and their deep industry ties translate into a rich learning experience for students. Particularly in New Zealand, ITPs (Institute of Technology and Polytechnics) that offer foundation courses along with under-graduate and post-graduate vocational courses are more popular than universities.

Shorter Duration Courses with Affordable Fees
When you study in New Zealand, you get access to quality teaching and small class size, thus you enjoy high levels of personal attention. In New Zealand, most of the international students prefer enrolling at ITPs because of the emphasis on practical learning and ability to land employment immediately after graduating. Govt. owned ITPs not only excel in equipping students with industry relevant skills but also have lenient entry requirements. Moreover, they are very affordable too as compared to universities as most of the ITPs are government owned and funded polytechnics.

Incredibly Affordable
Compared to other popular overseas destination, New Zealand offers study options to suit every budget. Tuition fees for international students vary depending on the type of course, location, university and how long you study, however ITPs are more cost-effective and more popular too than universities.

Fees range from $17000 – $ 32000 for most Bachelor’s degrees, with higher fees for subjects such as medicine and veterinary science.
Similarly, for a post-graduate degree, fees range from $ 26000 – $ 37000 with higher fees for medicine and veterinary science.
Further, the plethora of scholarships on offer from universities and the government make it an attractive study abroad destination among international students for high-quality education.

Less Stringent Student Visa Process
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You’d be surprised to know that it is comparatively easier to get a student visa for New Zealand than other popular student destinations. Further, the admission process in ITPs is very lenient too, thus making your dream to study in New Zealand on student visa very easy. With two major intakes of January and July, students can easily choose between diploma, degree or vocational PR polytechnic courses across popular courses like management, hospitality, accounting, engineering, health services and MBA.

Part-Time Work opportunity and Post-Study Work Visa
While New Zealand holds a high reputation as a provider of world-class education, it also offers excellent part-time work opportunities to allow international students to develop their professional skills support their living expenses and learn about New Zealand workplace culture. With a minimum wage rate of $15.75 an hour, students can work

20 hrs/ week during the academic year
up to 40 hours a week during the summer break and full-time during holidays
Masters and Ph.D. students can work 40 hours all year round.
Further, there is an opportunity for your spouse or dependent to avail a work-permit and work in New Zealand while you pursue your studies.

Easy Stay Back or PR in New Zealand
New Zealand also offers easy stay back option or PR opportunity to live and work in New Zealand. The thriving economy and vibrant culture make it a great choice to make your global career. Students who have completed their masters or higher studies in New Zealand are allowed 1 year to find a valid job and thereafter extend their visa up to 3 years, post which they can apply for stay back or PR. If you plan to work and become a resident of New Zealand, its best to choose a course that’s valued by New Zealand employers, thus improving your chance to avail PR. For more info book an appointment with our international education expert today.