New Zealand

New Zealand holds an international reputation as a provider of quality education and also for its warm and welcoming environment.

The best thing about studying in New Zealand is receiving world class education and globally recognized degrees at almost 50% less than that of USA and UK. The course fee ranges between NZ$10000 to 30000 and the living expenses are also 3-4 lac.

A code of practice ensures international student's welfare and also that the universities & colleges act fairly in recruiting students. Code gives prospective students that they can trust the institution in which they choose to enroll.

The people in New Zealand are friendly and welcoming of international students. Moreover, English is widely spoken so students do not face any difficulties in communication.

The educational institutes in New Zealand are controlled by Ministry of Education and other appointed government bodies like New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) which approves all courses run by polytechnic & private institutes. The New Zealand Vice-Chancellor's Committee (NZVCC)is responsible for approving all diplomas, undergraduate and graduate programs offered by New Zealand universities.

International students can work 20 hours per week during studies and full time during vacations. This helps students earn a part of their expenses.

The student can apply for 12 months Graduate Job Search Wok Visa and once the student has offer of employment he can further apply for a visa upto two or three years under the Study to Work category. Permanent Residency is also available to skilled workers and students. In order to apply for a permanent residency under the skill migration category, an Expression of interest (EOI) has to be submitted to immigration where the ability of the potential migrant is judged on the basis of a point system.

Education in New Zealand follows the three-tier model which includes primary schools, followed by secondary schools (high schools) and tertiary education at universities and/or polytechnics.

There are 8 state-funded universities offering a broad range of courses in Arts, Commerce and Science. Each has developed its own specialist subjects such as Medicine, Engineering, Veterinary Science, Computer Studies, Agriculture and Environmental Studies, Sports-Science, Biotechnology, Architecture etc. The universities offer Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degrees and also a range of under graduate and postgraduate diplomas.

The polytechnics & Institutes of Technology are state-funded and offer education programs at all levels from introductory studies to full degree programs. Some polytechnics also offer post graduate programs. The programs are offered in diverse fields like Arts and Design, Travel & Tourism, Hospitality & so on.

These a range of courses including English language, aviation flight training, air traffic control, business computing, dance, design and arts, religious studies, travel and tourism and training for the hospitality industry. The courses are approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, a government body.

A three year degree program which includes lectures, tutorials, laboratory work and field trips.

A one-years full-time study, designed for graduates, which builds on the subject matter in the academic field of the previous degree.

A one-year, full-time course of study for graduates. It does not always require its students to have prior learning or experience in the subject matter of the diploma.

It a 1-2 year full time program suited for those who have completed their bachelor's. Many master's degrees include a thesis component.

Doctorate programs generally take at least 3 years of full time study to complete. It is a fully research based degree. PHD students pay domestic tuition fee which is a 'benefit' of fee difference from international fees to domestic fees'. Scholarships are also awarded to the students on the basis of academic merit and research ability by the university.

The student visa application can be filed at the New Zealand High Commission, New Delhi or New Zealand Consulate General, Mumbai or Honorary Consul for New Zealand, Chennai.

Applications that fit the "Positive Profile" will be processed within 15 working days. All Positive Profile for assessment go to Bangkok Embassy from New Delhi.

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Undergraduate applications are generally assessed quickly in 3-5 weeks time wherein PG applications could take 4-8 weeks for processing. Visa procedures for New Zealand are quick, where New Zealand Information Service supports decision of positive profile students in 15-20 working days.

Students are allowed to work part time upto 20 hrs per week. Most students work in Restaurants, Farms, Mall's, Marketing Executive's etc. Wages will range from NZ$ 9-12 approx.

A written guarantee of accommodation is required before a student visa can be granted. Some institutions may be able to arrange residential accommodation for students who are not staying with relatives or friends. However, you may wish to arrange accommodation for yourself. You should indicate whether or not you want assistance in finding accommodation when you apply to the institution.

Your dependants, who may include a spouse, de facto spouse, fiance(e), and children, may accompany you to New Zealand or join you later. They must apply for and meet the normal requirements for the type of visa required (visitor, work, or student). School aged dependants will be required to pay full fees for enrolment in primary and secondary courses of study.

Your spouse can apply for a work visa only if you are doing a post graduate course in NZ or you are studying a course towards qualifications in Long term Skill Shortage List.

You are eligible to apply for 12 month job search Visa within 3 months of the date of completion of your course in NZ.

If you get Job offer in your relevant area of study then your visa status could be converted to Work Permit or Permanent Residency on your Eligibility based on the Skilled Migrant Category at that time.

The tuition fee is different for different universities and varies with courses. We have listed a few courses with the approximate range of annual tuition fees. For more specific details, please contact our expert counselors.