New Zealand

New Zealand has made big strides in the area of international education in the last few years. From high quality education to unbeatable lifestyle, this is a wonderful place to live and learn. It has a varied education system with 8 universities, 16 Institutes of Technology & Polytechnics and several private institutions, all known for world class education.
A qualification from New Zealand ranks with the best in the world. It is seen as internationally desirable because students have a high level of practical and theoretical competency when they graduate

• Capital City: Wellington
• Popular Cities: Auckland, Christ Church, Wellington, Dunedin, Hamilton, Palmerston
• Official Language: English
• No of Top universities: 8+
• Currency: New Zealand Dollar ($)

• Qualifications widely recognized and respected internationally
• Cost of education is cheaper as compared to US/ Europe
• Options for married students to take their spouses with fulltime work rights
• Fee payment only on visa approval
• 3 Intakes in a year: February / July /October
• Hospitality programs with paid internships
• Skill shortage across various sectors therefore high demand for fresh graduates
• Large numbers of Indians has migrated in the last 10 years and have been successful.
• No personal interview and No outright visa rejection
•  36 months graduate job search visa for level 8 and level 9 program

The qualifications of New Zealand are issued and administered by New Zealand qualifications Authority (NZQA). The education system of New Zealand includes

•  Universities
  There are 8+ government-funded universities in New Zealand which is open to anyone who meets the common entrance qualification prescribed by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).
• Polytechnics
  There are 20+ polytechnics called as Institutes of Technology offer a wide range of courses.
• Private Training Institutions
  There are over 800+ private education providers, offering short-term English language courses for international students.

IELTS scores as a proof of English Proficiency.

• Diploma programs: Overall band score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0
• Bachelor’s Degree: Overall band score of 6.0
• Graduate Diploma: Overall band score of 6.0
• Master Programs: Overall band score of 6.5

• Polytechnic Diploma Courses range from NZ$13,500per year depending on the course
• Universities Degree range from NZ$15,000 per year for most under- graduate degrees
• Post-graduate Degrees begin from NZ$16,000 per year and MBA degrees are about NZ$22,000