STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND

Nature crafted New Zealand with the surreal beauty of a movie set. Few destinations boast so many staggering natural wonders packed into such a small area. Snow-capped peaks, sparkling coves, coastal glaciers, rain forests, fjords, and fish-filled rivers are some of the treasures travelers can explore. In Rotorua, one of the world’s largest geothermal areas, visitors can witness the powerful forces that birthed these landscapes in the bubbling mud ponds and hissing springs. In short New Zealand is blessed with nature and surreal beauty, which tourist visits to experience it themselves as Pictures don’t do justice.

Some of the most visited tourist destinations are:

Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound, South Island
Bay of Islands, North Island
Queenstown, South Island
Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park, North Island
Rotorua, North Island
Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, South Island
Abel Tasman National Park & the Abel Tasman Coast Track, South Island

What to study in New Zealand?

New Zealand offers some of the most diverse degrees in the world. Still, if the market is too vast, you should know that some of the most popular study options in New Zealand are:

Computer Science degrees in New Zealand
Educational Research degrees in New Zealand
Psychology degrees in New Zealand
Commerce degrees in New Zealand
Agriculture degrees in New Zealand
Biomedical Engineering degrees in New Zealand

Universities and colleges to attend in New Zealand?

Despite being a small country, New Zealand has some very well reputed universities. Many of them are schools specific to different types of career and job training. Here is a small list of universities to think of:

University of Auckland
Auckland University of Technology
Massey University
University of Waikato
Victoria University of Wellington
University of Canterbury
Lincoln University

University of Otago

Student Visa Requirement in New Zealand Process| Fees & Application

The visa you need will depend on the type of study you want to do, and how long you want to stay in New Zealand. Having a valid passport and the right visa is key to a trouble-free entry. While studying in New Zealand, it’s important to maintain your Fee Paying student status. This status relates to the purpose, or reason why you came to New Zealand.

To apply for a visa, you must have the following documentation ready:

A valid passport which must be valid for at least three months after your period of stay in New Zealand
A letter of acceptance from a New Zealand education provider which states the minimum course duration, total tuition fee and whether the tuition fee is in domestic and foreign currency. The course must be approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority

You may also need additional documentation such as:

Academic preparation documents such as transcripts, diplomas, degrees or certificates
Current application form – Student Visa Application form
Correct visa application fee
Tuition fee receipt showing payment to date
Evidence that you have sufficient funds to cover your living expenses throughout the periods of your stay. You will need to show you have NZ$15,000 for a full year of study or NZ$1,250 per month.
This may include:
- Bank statements
- Financial undertaking by a sponsor to cover accommodation and living costs.
- A scholarship program
- Evidence that you are leaving New Zealand after the completion of your course. This can be in the form of flight tickets, however it is optional.
- A police certificate if you are aged 17 years or over and plan to study for more than 24 months. A police certificate is a document which is used as evidence of good character.
- An X-ray certificate – you will need to have a chest x-ray if you are staying in New Zealand for more than six months, or if you’re a citizen of a country with a relatively high incidence of tuberculosis, or if you’ve spent more than three months in the last five years in a country with a relatively high incidence of tuberculosis
- Full medical examination

Cost of Studying in New Zealand

School fees – above $25000
Diplomas/Certificates – $12,425-$18,500
Bachelor’s degree – $22,000-$32,000
Postgraduate degree – $26,000-$37,000
PHDs – $6500-$9,000
English Language course – $350/week, $5,100 for 12weeks

Cost of Living in New Zealand

Living costs will depend on your lifestyle and which part of the country you live in. Some costs vary by region. For example, you may need to travel more in the main centres, and transport costs may be more expensive than in your home country.

As an example of how much to budget for each year,

Victoria University recommends between $18,000-$27,000
University of Auckland recommends $20,000-$25,000,
University of Otago recommends $15,000-$17,000
Massey University recommends $15,000-$18,000.

Scholarships for international students

ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
ADB Scholarships at University of Auckland
Tongarewa Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington
Lincoln University International Taught Master Merit Scholarships
Wellington Master’s by Thesis Scholarship
Sir Neil Isaac Scholarship in Environmental Science at the University of Canterbury
University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship
University of Waikato International Excellence Scholarship