About New Zealand

Why Study in New Zealand

• Globally Accredited Qualifications
• Best Infrastructure For Research & Innovation
• Additional Benefits For PhD Scholars
• Part-time work permit while studying
• High Quality of Life
• Amongst the world’s top 3% universities
• 16 state-owned Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics
• 700 Private Training Establishments (PTEs)
• Financial aids, scholarships, fellowships, grants & bursaries

New Zealand Education System

The foundation of New Zealand education system lies in the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF). Secondary and tertiary qualifications that come under the NZQF come with quality assurance and global recognition.

The Study Levels are – Pre-primary Education, Primary School, Intermediate School, Secondary School, Tertiary Education (undergraduate and post-graduate courses)

Type of Institutes and Qualifications offered are –

• Universities – Undergraduate degree, postgraduate diploma/degree, PhD
• Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) – Graduate diploma, postgraduate diploma, certificates
• Private Training Establishments (PTEs) – Certificates, diploma

English Language Requirements:

• Diploma Courses: 6.0 Bands with no band less than 5.5
• Bachelors degree: 6.0 Bands with no band less than 5.5
• Masters degree: 6.5 Bands with no band less than 6.0

Cost of Studying in New Zealand:

• Average tuition fees – NZ$ 22,000 and NZ$35,000 a year
• Average fee of Undergraduate courses – NZ$20,500 – NZ$25,000 annually
• Average fee of Postgraduate courses – NZ$19,000 – NZ$29,000 annually
• Average living expenses – NZ$13,000-NZ$16,000 per year
• Rent – NZ$1,000 per month
• Student visa charges – NZ$270
• Medical insurance – NZ$200 – NZ$700 annually

Student Visa Requirements For New Zealand

• Passport which must be valid for at least three months after your stay in New Zealand
• A letter of acceptance from a New Zealand education provider
• Qualifications Authority
• A written guarantee that suitable accommodation is available to you
• A return air ticket to your country or evidence of sufficient funds to buy one
• Academic preparation documents such as transcripts, degrees, certificates
• Current application form – student visa application form
• Visa application fee
• Tuition fee receipt showing payment to date
• Passport-sized photographs
• Financial records & bank statements
• Scholarship programme documentation
• Financial undertaking by the sponsor
• Police certificate
• Chest X-ray report
• Full Medical Examination Report

Popular Courses in New Zealand

• Business and Technology
• Food and Hospitality
• Tourism
• Commercial Aviation
• Animation and Game Design
• IT and Computer Science
• Cyber Security
• Health Sciences
• Arts & Humanities

Health and other support services

The New Zealand Government in association with their universities offer many support services to international students, so that they can easily adapt to the new environment and also reach out to the concerned organizations for emergencies.

• Pre-Arrival Support Guide for insurances & accommodations
• Campus Support Services for part-time internships
• Student Associations for cultural activities
• On-Campus Counselling for mental health
• Work Placement Programme
• Support For Students With Disabilities
• Health Insurance Facilities

Post Study Work Rights

If you have acceptable qualifications(s) that you completed in New Zealand, you can apply for a visa to work there. Depending on your qualification and where you studied, you can work for any employer for between 1 and 3 years, and do almost any work.

By studying a master’s degree you will be eligible for the maximum 3-year post-study work visa to stay in New Zealand and work after you graduate. As a master’s student, you can support your partner’s work visa. For more information on the criteria of applying for these visas, contact your NEXAGlobal Counsellor.