STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND
ABOUT NEWZEALAND:
New Zealand, more fondly referred to as, ‘The Land of the Long White Cloud’ by the Maori natives, is situated in the South Pacific Ocean. With North Island and South Island comprising the major land area of this beautiful country, the much smaller islands of Antipodes, Auckland, Bounty, Campbell, Chatham and Kermadec are no less scenic.
Having an area about the size of Colorado (USA), New Zealand enjoys a majestic mountainous landscape alongside some large coastal plains. The north of New Zealand has sub-tropical climate, and as one travels south, the temperature starts decreasing giving the southern regions a much cooler temperate climate. The average maximum temperature ranges between 20°C and 30°C during summer and 10°C and 15°C during winters.
The ethnic mix of Europeans, Maoris, Asians, Pacific Islander and others, adds to the vibrant colours of the country, reflecting the welcoming socio-economic environment, With a flourishing developed economy. To add to its economic progress, New Zealand has a brilliant network of transportation with 121 airports, 4,128 km of railway connectivity and 92,931 km of roads.
WHY STUDY IN NEWZEALAND?
The emphasis on education in New Zealand is made evident looking at the literacy rate of 99% (age 15 and above can read and write). With world-class educational institutions having state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities, New Zealand can be seen as every student’s heaven. International students are provided with the best study opportunities and support services in a safe learning environment. Besides primary and secondary schooling (which is free till the age of 19 years), there are eight government-funded universities along with another 25 government-funded polytechnics and institutes of technology.. The average course duration lies between six months and three years.
WORK PERMIT OPTIONS:
International students are allowed to work 20 hours a week during terms and full-time during vacation. And after studies students are give open job search visa for one year. Within this duration students are required to find a job after in a related area in order to extend their stay or apply for permanent residency.
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 World-leading research environment
- 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
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
BENEFITS OF STUDYING IN NEWZEALAND:
- World-leading research environment
- High quality of education
- High standard of living
- Wide spectrum of study programs
- Stable democratic political environment
- Outdoor adventure sports