Internationally recognized Universities

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

Geography and Weather

New Zealand lies in the southern part of the Pacific Ocean. Its nearest neighbour is Australia which is around 1,600 kilometres (995 miles) away. Two large islands called the North Island and South Islands are the main islands of New Zealand, but there are many surrounding smaller islands of which the combined land area is 268,000 sq. kilometres (103,500 sq. miles. New Zealand is about the same size as the UK or Japan. New Zealand has a largely temperate climate. The north of New Zealand is subtropical and the south temperate. The warmest months are December, January and February, and the coldest June, July and August. In summer, the average maximum temperature ranges between 20 - 30ºC and in winter between 10 - 15ºC.

Pastimes and Attractions

Spending an afternoon at the beach is a favourite summer pastime for everyone in New Zealand. Visiting the beach, or “hitting the beach” as we sometimes say, with some friends is the ideal way to enjoy our scenic coastline and cool off on a hot day.

The Economy

New Zealand’s economic freedom score is 84.4, making its economy the 3rd freest in the 2019 Index. Its overall score has increased by 0.2 point, with higher scores for trade freedom and labour freedom narrowly exceeding declines in judicial effectiveness and monetary freedom. New Zealand is ranked 3rd among 43 countries in the Asia–Pacific region, and its overall score is far above the regional and world averages.

New Zealand For Indian Students

Here are some reasons why New Zealand should be considered as a study destination

• New Zealand institutes are recognised internationally and are highly regarded by employers worldwide.
• Teaching standards in the country are excellent. Students will immensely benefit from smaller class sizes that offer more individualised attention.
• The education system in New Zealand rewards students for both practical and academic achievements.
• New Zealand is a young country where resourcefulness and independence are highly regarded. Students can look forward to a very supportive learning environment where they are encouraged to raise questions and perform creatively.
• Chance to enhance your peer-to-peer learning and interpersonal skills since you will be sharing your ideas with people from all over the globe. New Zealand is home to around 40,000 international students.
• Availability of multiple intakes and part-time work options.
• Opportunities for spouse to migrate with the partner and get a work permit. Children, if any, can study in New Zealand on domestic student tuition fees, if their parents are permanent residents of the country.
• Options to stay back in the country and look for job opportunities, for students involved in research/doctoral programmes.
• Seven out of eight universities are recognised amongst the top 500 worldwide.
• Though Auckland is the most bustling city in New Zealand, cities like Wellington, Christchurch and Hamilton are equally popular with some of the best colleges in the country.
• The crime rate, as per world standards, is low in New Zealand

Study in New Zealand - Why and Where?

Higher education in New Zealand is ranked as one of the worlds' best by QS World University Rankings with technology and polytechnic courses being the highlight of the universities here among others. Being culturally and economically sound, New Zealand offers a lot to explore not just in education but in other walks of life as well.

Education Structure

Although all the universities in New Zealand are independently governed by their own council but they are still public institutions and partly funded by government. Even the polytechnics and institutes of technology are state owned and offer courses which are equal to the ones offered by universities. However, these courses offer more practical approach to teaching and are career oriented. Apart from these, there are colleges of education and private training providers which also welcome international students. Higher Education in New Zealand is based on British system and the degrees of the institutes accredited through NZQA can not only be transferred within New Zealand but also with institutes in UK and Australia. The degrees range from certificate to doctorate level, each offering specialized professional strengths

Admissions in New Zealand

Before you start your application journey to Study in New Zealand, the first thing will be to look for the admission cycles and application deadlines. If you want to study in New Zealand, we have all the information about intakes in New Zealand. Like many countries, New Zealand has two intakes for admission.

There are three separate dates for every intake, for different courses and different Universities.

• January Intake
• July Intake

January Intake:

The January intake also called January semester starts at the beginning of the year. The application deadlines fall before at least three months of the beginning. If you want to apply for January intake in New Zealand, the safest bet would be applying before November at the Universities that offer January semester cycle.

July Intake:

As the name suggests, July semester starts in the middle of the year, in July. The application should be submitted latest by May. If you want to apply at one of the universities in New Zealand, given below are the timelines you should follow, for both the intakes in New Zealand:

Post study work permit in New Zealand

Following a public consultation, the Government of New Zealand has done changes to immigration settings that impact post-study work rights for international students.

The significant changes include

• To remove the employer-assisted post-study work visas at all levels.
• To provide a one-year post-study open work visa for students studying Level 4 to 6 and non-degree Level 7 qualifications with an additional year for Graduate Diploma graduates who are working towards registration with a professional or trade body.
• To provide a two-year post-study open work visa for students studying Level 4 to 6 and non-degree Level 7 qualifications outside Auckland provided study is completed by December 2021, at which point the entitlement for post-study work rights reverts to a one-year post-study open work visa for students studying Level 4 to 6 and non-degree Level 7 qualifications with an additional year for Graduate Diploma graduates who are working towards registration with a professional or trade body.
• To provide a three-year post-study open work visa for degree Level 7 or above qualifications
• To require international students studying Level 8 qualifications to be in an area specified on the Long Term Skills Shortage list in order for their partner to be eligible for an open work visa, and in turn the partners’ dependent children to be eligible for fee-free domestic schooling.

These changes have come into effect on 26 November 2018.

The current changes will not impact the existing post-study work visa holders or students who are undergoing a qualification that once completed will meet the requirements set out in current immigration.

Key takeaways from the changes:

These visa rules are applicable for those who hold the student visa or whose student visa application has been accepted by the Immigration New Zealand:

New Post-Study Work Right Rules

Level 4 to 6 and non-degree Level 7 qualifications:

Earlier: Prior to the changes, students who studied for 24 months were entitled to a one-year open work visa and then a two-year employer-assisted work visa.

After Change: Now, two-year employer-assisted work visa has been removed and a one-year open work visa is retained. However, those who pursue their education outside Auckland can get a two-year open work visa.

Bachelor level qualifications:

Earlier: After 12 months of study students were entitled to a one-year open work visa and a two-year employer-assisted work visa.

After Change: One-year open and two-year employer-assisted visa is replaced with a three-year open work visa.

Post-graduate level qualifications:

Earlier:After pursuing 12 months study, students were entitled to a one-year open work visa and after that, a two-year employer-assisted work visa.

After Change:One-year open and two-year employer-assisted visa is replaced with a three-year open work visa.