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Page 1: Must-Know Things to Study Abroad in New Zealand

Must-Know Things to Study Abroad in New Zealand

Serenely beautiful, New Zealand has long been a favourite destination for film and television

crew from the world over; the picturesque beauty of the country was first brought into fore

onscreen by the famous movie Lord of the Rings. However, there is so much more to New

Zealand than tranquility in its natural landscapes.

Why choose New Zealand for higher studies?

The Kiwi country is also a favoured destination for higher studies for the international students

from all around the globe, with all eight of its public universities consistently achieving top

spots in the QS World University Rankings. Here is why thousands of overseas students choose

to study abroad in New Zealand every year.

The New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF), in charge of quality assurance and

maintenance in the higher education sector of the country, ensures that teaching

standards meet the international benchmark and expectations

New Zealand offers cost-effective higher education in the universities, institutes of

technology and polytechnics (ITPs), and private training establishments (PTEs) that have

comparatively lower tuition fees than the USA and the United Kingdom

A wide array of courses in every specialisation and discipline, sometimes tailor-made to

fit the academic needs, await the international students in New Zealand

An internationally-recognised degree from the esteemed higher education institutions

in New Zealand is highly regarded by the employers from all over the globe

The multicultural learning ambience in New Zealand encourages students to exchange

newer ideas, share perspectives and have an engaging educational experience in the

country

New Zealand also offers an exciting way of life along with a safe and peaceful

environment for the overseas students

Higher education institutions in New Zealand

All the 8 public universities in New Zealand rank highly in the QS World University Rankings, and

this is ample proof of the top-notch quality of higher education in the country. The higher

education institutions in the Kiwi country can be categorised into traditional universities,

institutes of technology and polytechnics (ITPs), industry-training institutions and private

training establishments (PTEs). Offering a plethora of courses in multiple disciplines across all

levels of study, the following are the eight public universities in New Zealand.

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Auckland University of Technology

University of Canterbury

Lincoln University

University of Otago

University of Auckland

Massey University

University of Waikato

Victoria University of Wellington

The 18 ITPs and several PTEs in the country also provide dynamic course structures and

emphasis on practical learning for honing the professional skills of the domestic and

international students.

Courses to study in New Zealand

The traditional universities, institutes of technology and polytechnics (ITPs), industry-training

institutions and the private training establishments (PTEs) all across the country offer multiple

courses for the local and international students. The undergraduate and postgraduate degrees

as well the certificate courses and diplomas are very popular picks for the students who wish to

study abroad in New Zealand. The following are some of the most sought-after areas of study in

the country.

Information technology

Business administration (including international business studies and study of global

markets)

Investment and finance

Medicine and healthcare studies (including healthcare administration courses)

Animation

Engineering disciplines (including all specialisations)

Art and design

Eligibility criteria and English language requirements

The overseas applicants must meet the specific entry requirements and satisfy the English

language proficiency requirements for applying to study in the higher education institutions in

New Zealand. Both the eligibility criteria and English language requirements vary according to

the courses, institutions and level of study – while business and law courses require a higher

level of English proficiency than others do, you might also need to meet additional criteria for

the postgraduate courses. Here, a general overview of the eligibility criteria and English

language requirements that you need to satisfy to study in New Zealand.

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General admission requirements

Undergraduate programs: A plus-two level qualification (CBSE/ISC/State Board

Matriculation) covering 12 years of primary and secondary level of studies with at

least 75% in aggregate with no less than 60% in English. Some courses like

engineering and mechanics require certain subjects to be studied compulsorily at

the plus-two level.

Postgraduate programs: A three-year or four-year bachelor’s level qualification in

the relevant discipline with the CGPA specified for your chosen study program. Some

postgraduate courses mandatorily require a four-year bachelor’s level qualification

that can be supplemented with a three-year bachelor’s degree and the successful

completion of one year of university-level postgraduates studies from an accredited

higher education institution in the country of your origin.

You may need to have relevant work experience or prior research publications and experience

for applying to some of the courses like business administration or postgraduate research

programs.

English language proficiency requirements

The required scores of the English proficiency tests usually depend on the courses, institutions

and level of study. The following are the standardised English proficiency tests accepted for

admission applications to the higher education institutions in New Zealand.

IELTS Academic

TOEFL PBT

TOEFL CBT

TOEFL iBT

Cambridge English (Advanced)

Cambridge English (Proficiency)

Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP)

PTE (Academic)

Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)

Tuition fees

The tuition fees and other academic expenses in New Zealand are comparatively lower than the

other study abroad destinations like the USA or the United Kingdom. The fee structure is mostly

dependent on the type of higher education institution (private institutions have a higher range

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of tuition fees than the public universities) and the level of study. The following is an overview

of the average annual tuition fee range in the universities in the Kiwi country.

Undergraduate studies: NZ$ 27,592 to NZ$ 72,896 (higher tuition fees for the high-value

courses like medicine)

Postgraduate studies: NZ$ 32,392 to NZ$ 46,787

Doctoral studies: The tuition fees for the doctoral level of studies in New Zealand for the

international students is the same as the fees for the domestic students, according to

the latest mandate from the government’s higher education department

Scholarship options

The Ministry of Education (MOE) under the government of New Zealand offers myriad

scholarship options for international students to study in the elite higher education institutions

of the country. Recognising the talent and academic excellence of the international students

who apply to study abroad in New Zealand, the MOE sanctions thousands of scholarships each

year that help the students grow and develop their knowledge and skill in the leading higher

education institutions of the country. The following are some of the MOE-administered

scholarships available for overseas students to study in New Zealand.

New Zealand Excellence Awards

Dean’s Asia Scholarships in the Faculty of Business and Economics

Asian Development bank Japan Scholarship

New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarship

Colombo Plan Scholarship in Engineering

New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS)

These apart, there are several private and charitable organisation-sponsored and university-

administered scholarship, fellowship and financial award opportunities for the overseas

students to study in the Kiwi country.

Application procedure and required documents

The relatively simple application procedure to study in New Zealand can take any one of the

two following ways:

(i) You can apply online directly through the international students’ application portal

on the official university websites

(ii) You can approach any one of the Education New Zealand Recognised Agents

(ENZRA, education consultants who have completed a government of New Zealand-

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approved training program about the higher education system of the country) to

apply on your behalf

The documents that you need for application usually vary according to the course and level of

study that you have opted for as well the particular university in the country. Here is a list of

documents that you would generally need for an admission application to study in New

Zealand.

Academic transcripts and certificates of all previous qualifications

English language proficiency test scorecards

Statement of intent/ statement of purpose (course-specific)

Letters of reference or recommendation (course and study level-specific)

Resume or CV (usually required for business studies courses)

Portfolio (usually required for art, design and architecture courses)

A copy of passport or similar travel document as proof of nationality

Student visas for New Zealand

You will require a Student Visa to study in New Zealand in a course that is more than three

months in duration. With a Student Visa from Immigration New Zealand (INZ), you can study in

your desired higher education institution in the country at your selected course and level of

study and work part-time for up to 20 hours per week during the academic sessions and full-

time during the holidays while staying in New Zealand. The following are the prerequisites that

you must fulfill to apply for a Student Visa to INZ.

Education prerequisites that verify the name of your education provider in New

Zealand, your offer of place (admission confirmation letter), and the duration of your

course in the country

English language requirements that evaluate your proficiency in the language for coping

up with the studies as well as daily communication in New Zealand

Financial requirements that assess whether you will be able to support the expenses of

your studies and your stay in the country for the entire duration of your New Zealand

study program

Medical requirements that check your health, fitness and the reports of the medical

tests you must go through to apply for a Student Visa to New Zealand

Character requirements that show you are a person of good and reliable character

You will need the following documents to apply to INZ for a Student Visa to study in New

Zealand.

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(i) A duly filled-in Student Visa application form

(ii) One passport-sized photo

(iii) A scanned copy of the passport or similar travel document

(iv) An offer of place from the education provider in New Zealand

(v) English language proficiency test scorecards

(vi) Financial documents (bank statements/ salary slips/ scholarship letters/ letters of

sponsorship and a completed Financial Undertaking by students form (available on

the INZ website)

(vii) Character certificates from the police department of the country of your origin

(viii) Medical documents (fitness certificates including the tuberculosis test report)

(ix) Travel and health insurance for the entire duration of stay in New Zealand (doctoral

level students do not require having insurance)

Now that you know the essence of the Kiwi country, you can plan to study abroad in New

Zealand with renewed confidence and comprehensive knowledge on the different steps that

you must complete for bringing fruition to your higher studies ambitions.