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New Zealand is a natural playground full of opportunities for unique experiences and an unbeatable place to live and stud. Its World famous for its safe, friendly people, spectacular landscape and relaxed lifestyle and welcoming environment.
Read more about working while studying, where to stay, the cost of living and the best places to visit.

  • Full name: New Zealand
  • Population: 4,852,050
  • Capital: Wellington
  • Largest city: Hawke’s Bay
  • Area: 268,021 km²
  • Official language: Māori, English, New Zealand Sign Language
  • Major religion: Christianity

Why Study In New Zealand?

New Zealand has a dynamic and harmonious multicultural society. People are friendly, pleasant and welcoming international students in a warm environment.

Living in New Zealand

The size of the UK or Japan but with a population of only 4.6 million people, New Zealand gives you room to breathe and the space to be yourself.
New Zealand consistently leads world quality of life studies and a great work-life balance. Kiwis believe in balancing a good day’s work or study with time after work and on the weekends to catch up with family and friends, enjoy hobbies and explore nature.

Academic Excellence

New Zealand’s higher education system is internationally ranked. All eight of New Zealand’s universities feature in the top three percent in the world, according to the 2016 QS World University Rankings,  the only country in the world to have all of our universities in the global top 500.
All New Zealand universities are ranked amongst the world’s best by QS World University Rankings.
The OECD 2013 Better Life Index rates NZ as a “Top-performing country” for the quality of its education system.

Intakes

The main intakes offered by Universities are in June/July and January/February. Some colleges may also have intakes in March and November.

Employement

Working while studying can be a good way to gain New Zealand work experience and help support you while you’re studying abroad.
Gaining experience in a New Zealand workplace also helps you develop skills such as communication, teamwork, timekeeping, interpersonal skills and workplace-relevant English language skills.
Balance your work hours with your study obligations, so your academic performance isn’t compromised, and remember that some scholarships set limits on the number of hours you can work.
If you have a Student visa you may be able to work up to 20 hours a week during term time, and full-time during scheduled holidays.
If you are a Masters By research or PhD student, you may work, Full time during term time, and during scheduled holidays.

Institutes:

  • Victoria University of Wellington
  • University of Canterbury
  • University of Waikato
  • Lincoln University
  • Auckland University of Technology
  • Unitec Institute of Technology
  • Otago Polytechnic
  • Manukau Institute of Technology
  • Ara Institute of Canterbury
  • Eastern Institute of Technology
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