The fascinating Island country of New Zealand has been known for its beautiful landscapes and peaceful views. The predominant official language is English, owing to its English colonization and majority of the population is of European descent. It has also been known to have high immigration rates making it an indigenous community. It is identified as the world’s most stable and well governed states. Other than education, New Zealand is also known for its tourism that it attracts every year. It is well known for its movie trails owing to movies shot in the countryside.

If you are planning to go abroad for higher studies, New Zealand is one of the ideal destinations for students. New Zealand University follows a research-based framework, as it follows the British education style. New Zealand offers a magnificent education framework, universally certified qualifications, abundant research opportunities, and an excellent quality of life, New Zealand has a ton to offer. While studying here, you can be guaranteed of an inviting and benevolent society with a fantastic emotionally supportive network for foreign students.

QUICK FACTS

• Population: 4,428,312*
• Climate- cool temperate to warm temperate with a strong maritime influence.
• Capital City: Wellington
• Largest City: Auckland
• Government: Constitutional Monarchy with a Parliamentary Democracy
• Official Language: English
• No of universities -8
• Other Official Languages: Maori, New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL)
• Currency: New Zealand Dollar ($)

WHY STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND?

• World’s most recognised education system
• Perfect balance in theoretical and practical modules focused on industry centric training
• Qualifications widely recognized and respected internationally
• Cost of education is cheaper as compared to US/ Europe
• Fee payment only on visa approval
• Cost effective industry endorsed programs for engineers
• Hospitality programs with paid internships
• Skill shortage across various sectors therefore high demand for fresh graduates
• Temperate climate with pleasant seasonal changes conducive for study and recreation.
• Large numbers of Indians has migrated in the last 10 years and have been successful.
• High Student Visas as compared to countries like the US
• Work permit for Spouse

NEW ZEALAND EDUCATION SYSTEM

The qualifications of New Zealand are issued and administered by New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). The education system of New Zealand includes

• • Universities

There are 8 government-funded universities in New Zealand which is open to anyone who meets the common entrance qualification prescribed by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).

• • Polytechnics

There are 20 polytechnics called as Institutes of Technology offer a wide range of courses.

• • Private Training Institutions

There are over 800 private education providers, offering short-term English language courses for international students.

TEST REQUIREMENTS

IELTS scores as a proof of English Proficiency.

• Diploma programs: Overall band score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0
• Bachelor’s Degree: Overall band score of 6.0
• Graduate Diploma: Overall band score of 6.0
• Post Graduate Diploma : IELTS Score is 6.5 overall
• Master Programs: Overall band score of 6.5

INTAKE

• February / July /October

COST OF EDUCATION

• Polytechnic Diploma Courses range from NZ$13,500 – NZ$16,000 per year depending on the course
• Universities Degree range from NZ$15,000 – NZ$18,000 per year for most under-graduate degrees
• Post-graduate Degrees begin from NZ$16,000 per year and MBA Degrees are about NZ$22,000

*Tuition fees vary depending on the institution and the study programme

COST OF LIVING

• NZ$15000 per year *

WORK RIGHTS

• 20 hours per week; 40 hours during vacation.
• Spouse eligible for full time work permit for students pursuing Post graduate qualification.

STAY BACK

• Diploma & Graduate Diploma – Inside Auckland 1 year Stay Back, Outside Auckland 2 years Stay Back.
• Graduate Diploma Leading to Registration – 2 years Stay Back
• Post Graduate Diploma & Masters – 3 years Stay Back

REQUIRED TESTS

• IELTS, TOEFL, PTE scores or any equivalent as a proof of English Proficiency
• • IELTS Waiver is available for eligible candidates
• Diploma programs: Overall band score of 5.0
• Bachelor’s Degree: Overall band score of 6.0
• Masters Programs: Overall band score of 6.0 – 6.5

INTAKE

• Main intakes during January and September
• • There are Universities offering multiple intakes (February, April, May, October and November)

COST OF EDUCATION

• An average of 10,000 GBP per year*

*Fees information given are of informative nature may vary from university to university

COST OF LIVING

• 11385 GBP (Inner London – 9 months)
• 9135 GBP (Outer London – 9 months)

WORK RIGHTS AND STAY BACK

• About to implement Point Based Immigration System
• 20 hours per week ( 40 hours during vacation )full time work rights for spouses for Masters programme
• Post study work permit for students who secure a job offer with salary of 20,600GBP
• • UK Home Office confirms 2 years Post Study Stay back (Graduate Immigration route) for students graduating with Bachelors, Masters, PhD, after the summer of 2021.

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