Study in New Zealand

New Zealand has been considered a great destination for its beautiful natural reserves and wildlife as well as for the adventure filled activities it encourages. It is also a great destination for international students to pursue their higher education in. Universities in New Zealand are globally recognised and secure top positions in ranking systems like QS World Rankings and Times Higher Education Rankings. The teaching is research intensive and so constructed that it revolves around problem-solving strategies. Students looking to study healthcare, geology, astronomy and agriculture especially benefit from studying in New Zealand.

Those studying taught degrees in New Zealand can work for 20 hours per week. The quality of life is exceptional and students will be exposed to different cultural experiences. It is also a great way for students to undertake exploratory adventures by visiting the volcanoes, snow-capped mountains, beaches and forests in New Zealand.

For undergraduate studies in New Zealand, students can choose from eight academic universities, some offering degrees in specialist fields like medicine, engineering, agriculture and the like. There are 18 universities that offer professional and vocational programmes to students. International students require a qualification similar to the NCEA Level 3 qualifications given to students that finish secondary school in New Zealand. These may include UK’s A Levels or a recognised High School Matriculation Certificate. In addition to this, students who are not native speakers of English must show proof of having taken an English Language Proficiency Test like the IELTS or TOEFL. Students can also pursue short-terms courses or foundation courses to further their career paths.

Since the education in New Zealand is based on the British education system, several students opt to pursue their postgraduate education from reputed universities in New Zealand. Students have several options to support themselves and they can choose between part-time and full-time education. Applicants to postgraduate degrees generally require at least a three-year Bachelor’s degree in addition to IELTS or TOEFL for non-native English speakers. Further, New Zealand allows students opportunities to apply for post-study work visas. Postgraduate students who are studying a Research Masters are allowed to work full-time in the country. PhD scholars are at special advantage as they are allowed to work full-time and hence, balance their finances. Further, international PhD students pay the same fee as students in New Zealand. PhD programmes in New Zealand encourage independent and critical thinking and enable students to further their academic careers. They typically last three years. Further, on completion of the PhD, students can apply for a three-year work-visa in the country. Several scholarships and funding options are also available.

For students looking to pursue an MBA, New Zealand has some of the best MBA programmes in the world. They provide a great environment for both professional and personal development for students. The internationally reputed and recognized MBA degrees provided by universities in New Zealand put forward competitive, affordable fee structures. Further, several workplaces, the world over, actively recruit MBA graduates from universities in New Zealand. Further, the country is a unique blend of eastern and western sensibilities, making it a way for MBA students to develop perceptively. Students looking to pursue an MBA in New Zealand must possess a three-year Bachelor’s degree with some universities asking for three years of work experience. Students may have to prove their English language skills by providing proof of having taken the IELTS or TOEFL. Career counselling and guidance services can guide a student through the process of application to universities in New Zealand, in addition to assistance in securing a position in the relevant programme of study.