New Zealand

The magnificent peaks and valleys of Middle Earth brought this now out-of-the-box secret to the world with a good reason. But these views are no Hollywood-crafted mirage- they are for real, and certain to take your breath away. Besides the natural beauty; the nation’s rich Maori culture, its passion for rugby, exquisite wine, high quality food and the relaxed lifestyle creates a country that defies even the most imaginative adventurer’s expectations.

In New Zealand, adventure sports rule. This is, after all a nation so dedicated to doing inventive things they tag along with bits of rubber and plastic and invented bungee jumping, black water rafting and zorbing. Whether you’re climbing the Fox Glacier or skiing through the snow rich peaks or skydiving over the stunning Lake Taupo, New Zealand is certain to get adrenaline rush running through your veins.

The country’s welcoming nature and multicultural society has surely got something for everyone. Once you have had a taste of the country, you will always want to come back for more. With two cities listed among the world’s top 10 cities to live in, New Zealand proudly enjoys its place among the top 5 reputed countries of the world. This is because of the nation’s welcoming aura, breath-taking natural beauty, adventure sports and most importantly for its safe yet peaceful environment.

Why Study in New Zealand?

According to the Global Peace Index for 2018, New Zealand ranked as the 2nd safest country in the world, inspiring students across the globe to gravitate towards studying in New Zealand. New Zealand universities ranked among the QS Top 500 World Universities

• English speaking country in the world for preparing students for the future (Economist Intelligence Unit, 2019)
• Most Peaceful country in the world.
• New Zealand Universities ranked in the top-100 universities worldwide in 39 of 46 subjects
• Up to 3 years post study work visa
• Well-Known and trusted for its quality education.
• Competitive tuition fees and relatively lower cost of living.
• Modern and sophisticated lifestyle
• Easy access to one of the world’s most beautiful and natural environments
• Safe study destination with zero tolerance towards racism
• Option to work part-time both on campus and off campus.

Education System in New Zealand

New Zealand is home to numerous modern universities that are world leaders in research and innovation.

All the 8 universities in New Zealand for international students such as the University of Auckland, Auckland University of Technology (AUT), University of Waikato, Massey University, Victoria University of Wellington, University of Canterbury, Lincoln University and the University of Otago are government-funded. Hence, they have great resources to provide a quality education system in New Zealand for international students.

The PhD and MBA courses in New Zealand are also recognized across the world and your degree will be Quality Assured by the New Zealand Government.

Faculties and colleges

The top-level divisions (faculties, colleges) of each university can vary widely from university to university. While all universities have faculties of science, for instance, fewer have faculties of education. The table below summarizes the faculties and colleges of every university in New Zealand:

Study in New Zealand Cost

A Bachelor’s Degree for the Arts, Social Sciences, Engineering and Sciences in New Zealand can cost between NZ$18,000 and NZ$25,000 per year, rising to NZ$75,000 for Medicine and Dentistry Degrees.

• International undergraduate students are expected to spend between 22,000 & 32,000 NZ$ per year, with higher fees for subjects such as medicine and veterinary science.

• International master’s student annual fees will range between 26,000 and 37,000 NZ$.

To support international students, the New Zealand Government offers Scholarships for Nepalese students which include Full-fledged tuition fees, an establishment allowance (NZ$3000 approx.), international students insurance in New Zealand and Travel allowance during the course tenure (allowed based on the length of scholarship). Some of the scholarships offered by the New Zealand Government are:

• Scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate study.
• International Doctoral Research Scholarships.

Visa Requirements to study in New Zealand

For studying a short course that is less than 3 months, international students are exempted from a student visa, and they can travel to New Zealand with just a visitor Visa. If you’re planning to study in New Zealand full time for an undergraduate/ postgraduate/ PhD degree, then you need to apply for a student visa.

The New Zealand Student Visa requirements include:

• An offer from an educational institution authorized by the New Zealand Qualifications Committee.
• A letter of acceptance from the New Zealand education provider, which mentions the total tuition fee, minimum course duration, and the currency in which the fee to be paid (domestic and foreign currency).
• International students under 18 years of age should submit a proof/guarantee from a person or institution for providing accommodation while studying in New Zealand.
• Evidence of adequate funds to study and live in New Zealand (you will either have to show 15,000 NZ$  for a full year or 1,250 NZ$ per month).

International Students Health Cover in New Zealand

For international students opting to study in New Zealand, the health cover system can be of either public healthcare system (subsidised heavily by the New Zealand Government), or private health cover system (to seek medical treatment privately). All international students will be mandated to have health insurance cover in New Zealand.

• During the visa application process, international students need to declare that they will purchase international student health cover to safeguard them until the time they study in New Zealand.

• Students are recommended to purchase health cover even before they travel New Zealand – this will save them from issues like getting sick on arriving at New Zealand or getting injured in a day or two soon after reaching their accommodation.

Popular courses to study in New Zealand

The New Zealand Government is known for providing multiple courses across all levels of study such as Bachelors Degree, Diploma, Doctoral Degree, English Language, Masters Degree, Postgraduate Degrees, and Foundation Degrees.

Some of the most popular courses to study in New Zealand are:

• ENGINEERING
• ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT
• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
• IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT
• DATA SCIENCE
• DIGITAL SECURITY
• BUSINESS ANALYSIS
• FOOD SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY
• BIOTECHNOLOGY
• MICROBIOLOGY
• ACCOUNTING
• FINANCE
• INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
• MARKETING
• DIGITAL BUSINESS
• SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
• HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
• TOURISM MANAGEMENT
• CULINARY ARTS
• CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
• ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
• CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
• NURSING
• HEALTH SCIENCE
• SPORTS MANAGEMENT
• EXERCISE SCIENCE