Why Study in New Zealand?

There are top reasons which encourage international students to pursue higher education in New Zealand, including academic as well as post-study work options. From being lower in terms of studying costs, availability of numerous scholarships to ease of finding a job and working while in New Zealand are some of the major reasons along with the following ones as well:

• The learning experience in New Zealand is qualitative and easier for Indian students to learn in that model.

• Also, the cost of living in New Zealand is lower than the cost of living in Australia by almost 12%. 

• Pursuing higher education and research in New Zealand is propitious for international students with various benefits of PR, stipends and cost of living exemption.

• All qualifications of New Zealand are globally recognised, thus, international students can work anywhere in the world.

• Healthcare and Engineering sectors which hire skilled workers are bound to be paid higher than those in Australia by almost 25%.

• Education System in New Zealand

  Higher education in New Zealand has designated different institutions or levels for education. These institutions vary depending upon their nature of education provision or the kind of courses they teach to students in New Zealand. The table below throws more light on the different types of further education offered in New Zealand to both international and domestic students:

  • Technical & Vocational Education: These institutions are for those students who are studying at the Senior Secondary school level, plus also those, who can pursue a course and specialize, in order to earn a living.

  • Youth Guarantee: These courses are for students aged between 16-19. Gives them an opportunity to study NCEA Level 1-3 or Certificate Level 1-3 which are tertiary courses provided free of cost. 

  • Trades Academies: These academies run through schools and other education providers and teach trades and technology-related programmes to students aged between 15-18.  

  • Institutes of Technology: These are government or industry-funded institutions which offer basic or introductory courses in vocational education. 

  • Private Training: Such training institutions offer specific vocational courses at both certificate and diploma levels. 

  • Universities: There are eight state-funded Universities in New Zealand offering a variety of courses across all major subjects.

  As per the levels of education in New Zealand designated by NZQF for tertiary education, each level consists of the following level of certificate or diploma or degree awarded to the student upon completion. The following is the level-wise degree/certificate/diploma award in tertiary education: