Our Country

WHY STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND?

New Zealand has been offering university education since 1870, and now has several globally acclaimed universities, colleges & polytechnics which provide world class education. Along with a higher standard of education and broader career opportunities, there are several other reasons that make New Zealand an attractive student’s destination.

Peace & Prosperity- World’s second most peaceful country (Global Peace Index 2018)

• Politically stable country with the world's lowest rate of corruption. (2019 Corruption Perceptions Index,2020)
• Rank 3 in top 10 countries to live in ( https://www.skyscanner.co.in/)
• Rank 8 /80 countries in Quality of Life Rankings (https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/quality-of-life-rankings)
• Unbeatable lifestyle – Improved work-life balance HSBC's Expat Explorer survey ranked New Zealand 6th in the world for work-life balance & 1^st for 'Quality of Life'.
• Relaxed pace of life- easy-going ways, uncrowded communities, relatively low crime rates and compact workplaces all mean life’s generally less stressed here
• Ease of doing Business – Rank 1 (https://www.doingbusiness.org/en/rankings)
• lowest unemployment rate – Rank 4 (OECD)

Best Adventure Tourism in the world -Rank 7

• https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/adventure-rankings
• Subsidized World-Class Healthcare system
• Picturesque sceneries- New Zealand is named third most beautiful country in the world (https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/most-beautiful-countries-in-the-world).
• Awesome weather - New Zealand weather tends to experience moderate temperatures, an abundance of sunshine and only average rainfall in most parts of the country
• A multi-ethnic and multicultural society- it is a country of many ethnicities, cultures, and beliefs.

An Education system which is World Class, Modern & Responsive -

• 8 state-funded universities
• 16 Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics
• 550 Private Training Establishments

• Get a respectable & globally recognised CV
• Work while you study to support yourself - full-time students to work up to 20 hours a week during the academic year and up to 40 hours a week during the summer break
• Easy Permanent Residency Processing – makes it easier to settle down here as compared to other developed countries.
• One of the very few countries to allow Permanent Residents to sponsor their parents for residency.
• Students undertaking masters can take their spouse along on a work visa and their children get schooling at a subsidized cost. Students undertaking other courses are also allowed to take their spouses and children.
• PhD Students pay the same fee as domestic students and can work full time to support themselves. They are allowed to take their spouse on a work visa and their children can get schooling at a subsidized cost.
• Scholarships available for deserving students.
• Gain Life-skills – studying in New Zealand gives you opportunity for personal growth & development - The UN ranks New Zealand 13th out of 187 countries on its 2017 Human Development Index.

UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES/OTHER INSTITUTES

• Auckland University of Technology
• Lincoln University
• Massey University
• University of Canterbury
• University of Otago
• University of Waikato
• Victoria University of Wellington
• Auckland Institute of Studies, Auckland
• Le Cordon Bleu, Wellington
• Aspire 2 International
• New Zealand Management Academies, (Part of UP Education) Auckland
• New Zealand Tertiary College, Auckland
• Newton College of Business and Technology, Auckland
• North Shore International Academy, (Part of UP Education) Auckland
• Pacific International Hotel Management School, New Plymouth
• Queenstown Resort College, Dunedin
• New Zealand Institute of Studies (NZIOS), Auckland
• New Zealand School of Education, Auckland
• Eastern Institute of Technology, Hawkes Bay
• Manukau Institute of Technology, Auckland
• Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, Nelson
• NorthTEC Polytechnic, Whangarei
• Otago Polytechnic, Auckland
• Southern Institute of Technology, Invercargill
• TOI OHOMAI
• Whitireia
• WELTEC
• UNITEC
• ARA

TOP COURSES

Along with offering a unique learning environment, higher standard of education and broader career opportunities, New Zealand universities, colleges and other educational institutions offer a range of courses. A few most popular courses are:

• MBA
• IT (Computer Science)
• Masters of Engineering Studies in Geotechnical Engineering
• Hotel Management
• Professional Cooking
• Masters of Disaster Management
• Masters of Engineering Management
• Masters in Food Processing
• Masters of Applied Finance
• Masters of Business Management

WORK OPPORTUNITIES IN NEW ZEALAND

Working while studying can be a good way to gain New Zealand work experience and help support you while you’re studying abroad.New Zealand has a wide range of industries that offer part-time and casual work. Some educational institutions also offer students part-time work teaching, tutoring or carrying out administrative duties.

Paid internships are a way of gaining industry experience and networking with people in your field of study. Carrying out voluntary work in New Zealand can also be a great addition to your CV, giving you useful experience of the New Zealand workplace.

WORK WHILE YOU STUDY:

International students who decide to study in New Zealand are eligible to work upto 20 hours per week during the academic year. Students can work full time (40 hrs) only during the summer holidays.

The average wage for part time jobs is NZ$20 and above per hour.

International students who have graduated from a course in New Zealand that would gain points under the Skilled Migrant Category may apply for a graduate job search visa. Eligible student’s partner may apply for a work permit, valid for the duration of the study course.

POST STUDY WORK VISA:

A Post-study work visa lasts for 1, 2 or 3 years depending on the level of your qualification and where you studied.

New Zealand Education is a strong pathway leading to migration opportunities.

All students successfully completing a Diploma, Degree, PG course gain points towards Skilled Migrant category for Permanent Residency.

On gaining a job offer within the period of job search, students can either apply for a 2 years Work Permit or Permanent Residency depending on their eligibility for SMC.

Masters in New Zealand for international students not only helps them, but their spouses as well. Students going for postgraduate courses or for courses listed in the immediate or long term skill shortage could accompany on a work permit.

A New Zealand Permanent Residency holder, enjoys many benefits like subsidized tuition fees for higher education, low interest rates & easy loan facilities.

For more information please refer to https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/options/study/working-during-after-your-study/staying-to-work-after-study

Occupations Which Are Under Immediate Or Long Term Skill Shortage List:

This list is updated on a regular basis; please refer to Immigration New Zealand website for further information

EDUCATION COST & LIVING EXPENSE

Tuition Fees:

Study in New Zealand includes high quality courses with a high standard of living at lower cost than other study destinations. Tuition fees may vary from programme to programme.