New Zealand welcomes international students at all its educational institutions, which include schools, universities, institutes of technology, polytechnics and private training establishments. Many also offer English language courses.
Benefit/reason to study in New Zealand
Low cost of living
If you are looking for a study abroad locale that will give you academic excellence and value for money, New Zealand is your destination. International students are able to get financial help and support in the form of grants and scholarships.
Diverse Cultural Environment
It is great fun to study with people from all parts of the world. The natives of New Zealand always give a warm welcome to international students so that they can easily integrate and become a part of their culture.
Safe and secure
New Zealand shares the reputation of being a safe and secure destination where the crime rates are low. It is listed in the 3rd position of the Global Peace Index. International students are specially taken care of by the strict guidelines formulated under The Code of Practice for The Pastoral Care of International Students. It is mandatory for every education provider to abide to this code. The Ministry of Education in New Zealand has laid strict emphasis on this.
Scholarships
International students get the chance to choose from a wide range of scholarships available for their studies.
Post-study work permit
If you have acceptable qualifications(s) that you completed in New Zealand, you can apply for a visa to work here. 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.
Universities in New Zealand
- Auckland University of Technology - Auckland
- Lincoln University
- Unitec - Auckland
- Manukau Institute of Technology – Auckland
- Northtec, Whanagrei – Northland
- Eastern Institute of Technology – EIT – Hawkes Bay – Napier
- Wellington Institute of Technology – Wellington
- AIS St. Helens in Auckland
- Ara Institute of Canterbury
- Whitireia Community Polytechnic – Auckland & Wellington
- CPIT – Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology– Christchurch
- Otago Polytechnic – Otago
- Southern Institute of Technology
- Royal Business College, Auckland & Christchurch
- University of Canterbury International College – UCIC
- Media Design School, Auckland
- Professional Bars & Restaurant Schools
- Queenstown Resort College
- Victoria University in Wellington
- Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
- Auckland Goldstar Institute for Health Sciences course
- Intueri Education Group
- Waikato Institute of Technology
- Avondale College
- Birkenhead College
- Wintec Institute of Technology
- Servilles Academy of Hairdressing
- Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
- UCIC leading to University of Canterbury
- Taylors College, Auckland
- WITT, New Plymouth
- New Zealand Tertiary College
- Victoria University of Wellington