• About New Zealand
• Admission
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PEOPLE:

• Friendly
• Welcoming towards visitors
• Relaxed, informal
• English speaking

CLIMATE:
Temperate - not too hot, not too cold, not too wet, not too dry

• Moderated by the oceans
• North Island - winterless sometimes
• South Island - 4 definite seasons

CITIES:
Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston, North Wellington, Christ Church, Wanganui Dunedin, Rotorua, Queenstown are some very popular destinations in New Zealand.

SCENERY:

• Almost every type can be found
• Snow capped mountain ranges
• Glaciers, Lakes
• Wild rivers, Native forests,
• Sandy beaches, broad plains
• Active Volcanoes

POPULATION:

• 79.6% are from European Ethnic groups
• 14.5% are Maori
• 5% pacific Island Polynesian
• 2.2% Chinese
• 1.2% Indian
• Total Population 4 Million  

Why Study in New Zealand

QUALIFICATIONS GLOBALLY RECOGNISED:
Students who have studied are earning a reputation of being called innovative thinkers and are being addressed as "The New World Class". It has a progressive education system with state of art facilities. Qualifications are internationally recognized. There are wide range of study opportunities, including state administered primary, secondary schools, universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and private training establishments. The NZQA assures the quality of programme offered by state institutions and a private establishment, which in turn ensures that programmes offered in New Zealand, maintain international recognition.

EQUALLY STRONG FOCUS ON ACADEMICS AND WELFARE:
Most of the universities have been taking International students for the last 50 - 60 years and hence have gained a multicultural / national perspective offering a balanced curriculum which finds relevance in work places around the world. The same perspective enables it to offer excellent welfare services to students from around the world. The polytechnics and specialized colleges in NZ are known for the programs which are "Read to Enter the Job Markets".

"BEST OF BOTH THE WORLDS" QUALIFICATIONS:
The best thing about studying in NZ is that the expenses involved are comparatively less than the other major destinations viz. USA, UK, Canada or Australia. In fact it is almost 50% less than that of USA and UK. Coupled with the lesser costs and International recognition of its qualification, NZ essentially offers "Best of Both Worlds" qualifications. Kiwi Life: Even though the country might be small the people think big. The people popularly known as Kiwi's are renowned for their hospitality and their love for sports and the outdoors.

ENGLISH WIDELY SPOKEN:
As English is the day-to-day language in NZ, Indian students find it very easy to study, live and interact in NZ. Moreover the NZ accent is easy to understand.
CLEAN, GREEN AND SAFE COUNTRY:

New Zealand offers a safe learning environment. It is the first country in the world to declare itself as a nuclear free zone. The environment is green, clean and crowned with a small populations and wide open spaces.

New Zealand Education System
QUALITY ASSURANCE:

To ensure that both the Government and individuals are investing in quality education, training and assessment, the Government has set up nationally recognized processes of quality assurance. There are a numberof government appointed bodies responsible for approving qualifications in New Zealand and for the quality that determines the delivery of qualifications. These bodies are:

New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)
responsible for approving and registering all courses and national qualifications offered at polytechnics and private training establishments.

New Zealand Vice-Chancellor's Committee (NZVCC)
responsible for approving all diplomas, undergraduate and graduate programmes offered by New Zealand universities.

UNIVERSITIES IN NEW ZEALAND:
University education was established in New Zealand in 1870 and has a similar tradition to the British university system. There are eight state-funded universities in New Zealand, all of them internationally respected for their academic and research performance: In addition to a centrally co-ordinated system of quality assurance audits at both institution and programme level, each university undertakes internal quality checks. All New Zealand universities offer a broad range of subjects in Arts, Commerce and Science. Each has developed its own specialist subjects such as Medicine, Engineering, Veterinary Science. Computer Studies, Agriculture and Environmental Studies, Sports-Science, Biotechnology, Architecture etc. Bachelor's Masters and Doctoral degrees are offered by all New Zealand universities. A range of under graduate and postgraduate diplomas is also available, along with honours programmes (usually requiring an additional year of study).

POLYTECHNICS IN NEW ZEALAND:
New Zealand Polytechnics, and Institutes of Technology, are state funded and provide education and training at all levels ranging from introductory studies through to full degree programmes. A few of them offer PG programmes as well. Polytechnics and Institutes of Technology are efficient tertiary providers offering programmes which can be both academically and vocationally focused. Due to their active engagement with industry, employers and government agencies they provide programmes which are of a high academic standard and are relevant to the rapidly changing workforce on a global basis. Polytechnics offer diverse courses like Arts and Design, Travel & Tourism, Hospitality etc.

PRIVATE DEGREE PROVIDERS:
In 1989, amendments to the Education Act in New Zealand enabled the private tertiary sector to award degrees through the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). The key to the legitimacy of the private degree providers is their relationship with the NZQA which has responsibility for course accreditation. The mission of the private degree providers is to provide a quality service to their students and range of skills of value in the work environment.

PRIVATE TRAINING PROVIDERS (PTEs) :
Private training establishments are registered and their courses approved by NZQA. Institutions and schools in this sector provide a range of courses including English language, aviation flight training, air traffic control, English, business computing, dance, design and arts, religious studies, travel and tourism and training for the hospitality industry.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND:
At most New Zealand universities the course of study for a bachelor's degree consists of a prescribed number of unit, papers or courses. In each subject there are usually first-year (stage 1 or 100 - level), second year (stage 2 or 200 level) and third-year (stage 3 or 300 level) courses. A second year course may be commenced only after prescribed passes in the subject at stage 1 and a third-year course only after required passes in the subject at stage 2. In each subject the student is required to attend a given number of lectures, tutorials and/or laboratory periods per week. In some courses field trips provide opportunities for on-site study of natural phenomena or social processes. These learning contacts are supplemented by personal reading and research. Students are expected to develop independent study skills with a minimum of processes. These learning contacts are supplemented by personal reading and research. Students are expected to develop independent study skills with a minimum of professional supervision. Grades gives in tests, assignments and practical work count towards the final grade for a course. Most courses have a final written examination held either at mid-year (June) or the end of the academic year (October/November).

DOCTORATE:
New Zealand Doctorate Research scholarships are a significant educational opportunity. Doctorate programmes generally take atleast 3 years of full time study to complete. It is a fully research based degree. PHD students pay domestic tuition fee which is a 'benefit' of fee difference from international fees to domestic fees. Scholarships are also awarded to the students on the basis of academic merit and research ability by the university. The scholarships doctoral degree by research in New Zealand universities. The scholarship funding covers international tuition fee, a monthly living allowance, travel, health, insurance, books and thesis allowance.

New Zealand offers excellent value for money, with living expenses and tuition costs in New Zealand considerably less expensive than the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA).
The average range of Tuition Fees is as below..

ACADEMIC YEAR:

• The New Zealand tertiary academic year runs from February to November.
• Semester holidays are taken from June and July.
• There is a short break in Easter and again in September.
• Summer holidays are from December through February.
• Some institution offers a short summer semester during these holidays.
• Some colleges have an intake every two months.

List of Universities and Colleges in New Zealand Universities

• University of Auckland – Auckland
• Auckland University of Technology – Auckland
• Massey University – Auckland
• Otago University – Dunedin
• University of Waikato – Hamilton
• Victoria University of Wellington – Wellington
• Lincoln University – Christchurch
• University of Canterbury – Christchurch

Institutes of Technology & Polytechnics

• Manukau Institute of Technology – Auckland
• UNITEC Institute of Technology – Auckland
• Otago Polytechnic – Dunedin
• Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology – Christchurch
• Eastern Institute of Technology – Napier
• Wellington Institute of Technology – Wellington
• Wairiki Institute of Technology – Rotorua
• Waikato Institute of Technology – Hamilton
• UCOL ( University College of Learning ) – Palmerston North
• Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki – New Plymouth
• Whitireia Polytechnic – Wellington
• Southern Institute of Technology – Invercargill
• Bay of Plenty Polytechnic – Tauranga

Private Colleges

• Newton College of Business & technology ( NCBT) - Auckland
• New Zealand Scholl of Education ( NZSE ) – Auckland
• New Zealand Management Academies ( NZMA ) - Auckland
• Natcoll Design Technology - Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
• The New Zealand School of Travel & Tourism – Auckland
• Royal Business College – Auckland, Christchurch
• UUNZ Institute of Business – Auckland
• EDENZ Colleges – Auckland
• Queenstown Resort College -  Queenstown
• Pacific International Hotel Management School – New Plymouth
• AIS St. Helens – Auckland
• International Travel College of New Zealand - Auckland
• Academic Colleges Group - Auckland
• Cornell Institute of Business & Technology – Auckland
• International College of Linguistics – Auckland
• NSIA The Professional Hospitality Academy – Auckland
• Design & Arts College – Christchurch
• New Zealand College – Auckland
• New Zealand Career College(NZCC)
• Pacific International Hotel Management School – New Plymouth 

Documents needed for making an application:

Resume.
Statement of Purpose.
Marksheets & Certificates of 10th and 12th.
Marksheets of Graduation or relevant degree transcripts in specific cases.
Certificates of extracurricular activities.
Passport copy.
2 Reference letters from colleges & employers.
Portfolios.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
All students must be fluent in English language if they are to succeed at university in New Zealand. There are many courses available at public and private institutions in New Zealand and elsewhere to assist international students reach the required level of English language competence. All students should take up IELTS or TOFEL since it is required by the Immigration Services. A band of 6.0/6.5 for undergraduate & 6.5 / 7.5 for postgraduate courses is desirable. Indian students need a minimum of 5.5 bands to apply for a visa.

STUDENT VISA:
NZIS is the sole agency of the NZ government responsible for migration and entry to NZ.

positive profile applications

To improve streamline processing of applications in order to provide excellent service, we identify positive profile applications and these applications are processed to an approval in principal in 15 days

The factors which determine a “Positive Profile” application are:

• Good academic record;
• IELTS score of at least 5.5, or evidence of having met English language entry requirements for the course of study in NZ, whichever is higher;
• Student’s immediate family’s verifiable evidence of funds to meet the educational and living expenses in NZ – including paper trail to explain any recent high value deposits in accounts;
• No more than two immediate family members as financial guarantors
• Verifiable Evidence of regular source of sufficient income of financial guarantors;
• Intended course of study relevant to qualifications and/or work experience or clearly explained in the statement of purpose
• Demonstrated career progression opportunities
• A gap year after study of no more than 12 months
• Clear health & character requirements.

Living Expenses:

To obtain New Zealand Student visa every applicant needs to show Approx NZD 10,000 to 12,000 per year.

Student Policy:

• 20 hrs. part time work permit during academic session and full time during vacation.
• On Successful completion of 1 year of study, students are eligible for graduate Job search visa of 1 year.
• Certain courses like Engg, Architect, Accouting, Animator, Childcare, Social Worker, & Trade Qualification graduates are eligible to apply for 2 years open work permit under SMC.
• Student who study in Long Term Skills Shortage Area or Post graduate program can take their spouse who is eligible for work permit for the duration of their study, their children can study at domestic student fees.

policy changes

The 30th of November has seen Immigration New Zealand's quarterly policy release. Within this release are a number of changes to student policy and student related matters.

We have provided a summary here of the major changes, but this is not exhaustive, please take a moment to peruse our website and view all policy changes that may be of interest you.

Changing course and provider
In response to concerns about the ease with which students could change course on arrival in NZ without even attending the first course, changes to policy have been made to ensure that students changing their course and/or education provider are doing so for genuine reasons and that they continue to meet student policy requirements during the application process. A link to the new policy and FAQs can be found here:
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/general/
generalinformation/news/studentpolicychanges.htm