About New Zealand
New Zealand comprises of North and South Island. It is beautiful, clean and safe country. The education system of New Zealand is similar to British education system. New Zealand is immigrant friendly country. International students are welcomed and given chance to explore the country. NZ has a strong educated market force with the right knowledge and experience. Besides, NZ provides world-class infrastructure and economic stability which makes it the best country to settle in the future. New Zealand education is globally recognized and the admission procedure is easy with 6 intakes in a year.
International students can work for 20 hours per week during study and full time during holidays. New Zealand also provides post study work visa depending upon the course you selected. Fees structure being quite affordable, it is to be paid after visa approval. International Students who are enrolled in NZ with PG Course (Level 8), their spouse can accompany them on work visa and can work full time. Students who are enrolled in NZ with UG Course (Level 5.5, 6 or 7), their spouse can accompany them on Visitor Visa.
Why Study in New Zealand?
1.Internationally certified qualifications
Each of the eight universities of New Zealand reliably rank high in QS World Rankings and Times Higher Education Rankings, and educations from any of these are authorize over the world, opening ways to prospects all over. The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) too guarantees that institutions are enlisted to select worldwide students and follows the qualifications standards.
2. Phenomenal coaching method
Affected by the UK education system, New Zealand concentrates on research-based education, which implies you will get to learn how to manage the circumstances in a deliberate and a composed way. You’ll be instructed how to work independently and also in a group at different levels. Studying here will urge you to think fundamentally, question and advantage from teacher-student communication. You’ll also be executing the ideas learnt in the classroom and create distinctive methods to solve an issue.
3. Invention, Innovation and Research
New Zealand gives plentiful opportunities in research to students. The nation brags of extremely experienced mentors, well-equipped laboratories facilities, access to most recent technologies, equipments, and opportunities. Its innovative spirit has made it a center point of new technologies, research and development in different fields, for example, medicinal services, material science (physics), geology, engineering, space science (astronomy), software engineering, agriculture, and so on. Add to it, the Nobel prizes that the nation has in its kitty essentially re-establish the importance and huge extent of research in New Zealand.
4. Incredible scope for PhD researchers
Alongside the tremendous research opportunities, as a PhD student you would appreciate extra benefits. You’ll be qualified to pay a similar educational cost as local people and dissimilar to other degree students, you can work full time with your studies. Need we state more?
5. Secured and quiet
New Zealand positions second on the Global Peace Index 2018, which talks about the social resistance and political stability of the Kiwi government. As an international student, you’ll have indistinguishable rights from your Kiwi partners.
6. Excellent Life’s Quality
New Zealand offers a great multi-cultural environment that exists in ideal harmony with the nation’s outdoorsy way of life. Loaded with a wide range of natural scenarios going from snowcapped mountains and steaming volcanoes to rolling green hills, golden sandy shorelines (beaches) and lavish rainforests, New Zealand screams hunger for new experiences. Living here gives each student an opportunity to develop with its assorted culture and natural beauty at the same time.
7. You can work to help your studies
As an international student in New Zealand, you can work for up to 20 hours per week at the time of your semesters and full-time during breaks. Actually, in case you’re seeking after research experts or a doctoral certificate, you will be permitted to work full time.
Expenses for International Students
Cost of Study for International Students:
- Diploma Course – Level 5 – $15000 to $25000 per year
- Graduate Diploma – Level 6 – $15000 to $25000 per year
- PG Diploma – Level 7 – $15000 to $25000 per year
- Bachelor’s Course – Level 5&6 – $20000 to $35000 per year
- Master’s Course – Level 9 – $25000 to $40000 per year
Other Expenses for International Students
- Average Living Expenses- NZ$ 15000 per year
- Transportation Cost and Medical Insurance- NZ$ 450 to $550
Admission/Visa Process
Admission Requirements in Master and Doctorate Programs
- Good academic record in previous qualification.
- IELTS score sheet overall 6.5/7.0 bands and PTE 58/65.
- Work experience letter (if applicable).
- Application fees if required by university.
- GRE/GMAT for application in some Universities.
- Letter of Recommendation.
The percentage cut off rate and IELTS score requirements will be higher for Universities. There are limited Universities in New Zealand so the entry requirements are also competitive.
The intakes for universities and polytechnics are mainly February, May and July. Other institutes have intakes every alternative month. For universities the student needs to apply at least 6 months prior to the intake. While for polytechnics you can apply prior to 4 months of the intake. Our New Zealand Education Consultants can help you from scratch to end for the whole New Zealand Student Visa process.
New Zealand Student Visa Processing Time
The processing time for New Zealand Student Visa is 3 to 4 weeks approximately. The processing time may vary depending on the case and the location of the application center.
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