Let’s know more about New Zealand:
Made up of two land masses (North Island and South Island), New Zealand with sharp mountain peaks and the Southern Alps is known as the Island country in the South Pacific Ocean. Wellington and Auckland are the capital cities of New Zealand. New Zealand also serves as the best educational destination for international students on an affordable budget. STEM Overseas is offering services in and around Bhimavaram, Eluru, Gudivada, Rajahmundry and Andhra Pradesh
Education in New Zealand:
Here are some reasons to pursue higher education in New Zealand:
- New Zealand is the country where we get best education with affordable fee structure for skill development and real - world experience for the international students.
- Undergraduate degree, postgraduate degree and polytechnic programs are also available in the tertiary education system in New Zealand.
- The supportive environment in New Zealand’s educational system also provides international students with counselling, support systems and finance assistance programs to help them pay for their expenses.
- Student clubs and activities are introduced by the universities, so that the students from different places can build a multicultural learning environment.
- There are a range of scholarships provided specially for the international students by the government. The International Student Excellence Scholarships which cover NZ$10,000 for tuition fees and International Student Merit Scholarships which covers NZ$5000 for tuition fees.
Universities in New Zealand
There are eight universities in New Zealand with an unparalleled quality of education where one university ranks in the list of 100 best universities in the world. Over 180.000 students are provided tertiary education by the universities of New Zealand.
You can pursue your dream with top universities in New Zealand mentioned below:
- Auckland University
- Otago University
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Massey University
- Lincoln University
- Auckland University of Technology
- Canterbury University
Student Eligibility and Intakes:
The three important eligibility criteria to study in New Zealand would be English Proficiency Test certificate, proof showing funds availability and education qualification certificates.
- sTo apply for a Bachelor's course, 12 years of formal education documents are required.
- sFor Master’s, the candidates must have a minimum of 50% to 60% scored in the Undergraduate degree.
| Requisites | Diploma programs | Bachelor course | Master’s course |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | Band score of 5.5 | Band score of 6.0 | Band score of 6.5 |
The intakes start from late February to mid - November for the academic year. Most of the courses are offered in 3 semesters.
- First starts from February to June.
- Second starts from July to November.
- Third starts from November to February.
Cost of studying in New Zealand:
Total expenditure for international students on tuition fee depends on the courses and universities that students opt for. But a simple estimation could range from,
- For undergraduate courses - NZ$ 20,000 A to NZ$ 50,000
- Postgraduate courses - NZ$ 25,000 to NZ$ 50,000
- Polytechnic courses - NZ$ 13,000 to NZ$ 16,000
Admission process
Two main components to consider before applying for the universities in New Zealand are eligibility fulfilment, arranging for required documents and preparing your finances by exploring the scholarships offered by the universities.
- Choose the degree you want to enroll
- Shortlist some of the best universities you want to join
- Check some of the official websites of the institutions and check for the requirements
- Collect the required documents you need to apply with and take the tests require for admission purpose
- Arrange for the SOPs and LORs
- Apply for the universities.
- Attend the interviews conducted by the universities.
- And get your acceptance letter from the university.
- Apply for the visa and arrive in New Zealand.
Accommodation for students:
- Some of the common accommodations available for international students are Hall of Residence which includes internet, electricity, laundry and meals.
- Students can also live with a host family which also provides fully furnished rooms and meals.
- The students can rent a flat with their friends close to the university campus.
Career Growth:
- In New Zealand, students are allowed to work for 20 hours per week during their education and full-time during the vacations.
- After completing a degree, the international students can apply for a post - study visa for work to stay back, valid for 12 months.
- If the candidate wants a PR in New Zealand, they can apply for a Skilled Migrant Visa after graduation.
To sum up:
With a country that has a recognition all over the world for its excellent education system both in secondary and tertiary education makes the study journey smooth and better so that any international student can equip themselves with necessary skills to flourish in their career. Do you agree?