Study in New Zealand

Study in NZ

1. About NZ:

New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses ‒ that of the North and South Islands ‒ and numerous smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans.

During its long isolation, New Zealand developed a distinctive biodiversity of animal, fungal and plant life. Most notable are the large number of unique bird species, many of which became extinct after the arrival of humans and introduced mammals. With a mild maritime climate, the land was mostly covered in forest. The country's varied topography and its sharp mountain peaks owe much to the tectonic uplift of land and volcanic eruptions caused by the Pacific and Indo-Australian Plates clashing beneath the earth's surface.

2. Facts:


Flag		Time zone Summer (DST)	NZST (UTC+12) (May to Aug) NZDT (UTC+13) (Sep to Apr)
Capital	Wellington	Total Area	268,021 sq km
Largest city	Auckland	Population	4,451,017 (2013 estimate)
Official language(s)	English & Māori
Government	Unitary parliamentary and constitutional monarchy	GDP (Nominal)	$36,648 (2011 estimate) (Per capita)
Calling code	+64	Currency	New Zealand dollar (NZD)

3. Higher Education System:

The Education system in New Zealand is a three-tier model which includes primary schools, followed by secondary schools (high schools) and tertiary education at universities and/or polytechs. The academic year in New Zealand varies between institutions, but generally runs from late January until mid-December for primary schools, secondary schools, and polytechnics, and from late February until mid-November for universities.

In 2009, the Programme for International Student Assessment, published by the OECD, ranked New Zealand 7th best at science and reading in the world, and 13th in maths. The Education Index, published as part of the UN's Human Development Index consistently ranks New Zealand among the highest in the world.

Post-compulsory education is regulated within the New Zealand Qualifications Framework, a unified system of national qualifications in schools, vocational education and training. Typically, a bachelor's degree will take three years, and a further year of study will lead to an Honours degree. Not every degree follows this 3+1 pattern: there are some four year degrees (which may or may not be awarded with Honours), and some specialist bachelor's degrees which take longer to complete. Typically, Honours may be awarded with first class, upper second class, lower second class or third class, but this can vary from degree to degree. A bachelor's degree may be followed by a Master's degree. A candidate who does not hold an Honours degree may be awarded a Master's degree with honours: such a degree usually involves two years study, compared to one year for a Master's degree for a candidate who does have an Honours degree. A candidate who has either a Master's degree or a bachelor's degree with Honours may proceed to a doctoral degree.

Entry to most universities was previously "open", that is to say that one only needed to meet the minimum requirements in the school-leaving examinations (be it NCEA or Bursary). However, most courses at New Zealand universities now have selective admissions, where candidates have to fulfill additional requirements through their qualifications, notably with the University of Auckland offering the largest number of selective-entry courses. Mature students usually do not need to meet the academic criteria demanded of students who enter directly from secondary school.

4. Why NZ?:

New Zealand has a lot to offer to international students besides quality education, we have outlined a few reason below for you as to why you would love to study & live in New Zealand:

Moderate entry requirements & low cost of education,
A vibrant, unique, safe and welcoming destination,
High class living standards at reasonable cost,
Experience working in an English speaking environment, a country where English is the main language used,
A high quality learning experience, earn a degree recognised and valued by global employers,
Study at one of New Zealand's globally respected universities or tertiary institutions offering Broad range of study and research opportunities, a quality course that gives you value for your investment,
Beautiful locations, Fantastic sports and adventure activities no matter what season, enjoy one of the greatest travel/tourism destinations in the world.

5. Cost:

The cost of living in New Zealand is similar to that in Australia, and less than in United Kingdom. Tertiary students should budget for up to NZ$20,000 a year in living expenses.

Tuition fees - between $12,000 - $ 29,000 per annum
Accommodation and living costs - between $9,000 - 16,000 per annum

Here are some typical costs for living in NZ:

Textbooks and stationery $500 a year
Student ID card $20
Students' association membership $30
Photocopy cards $100
Bus fares $30 to $60 a week
Coffee in student cafeteria $1 to $3 a cup
Hot meals in cafeteria up to $7 for a one-course meal
$100 to $200 a week for accommodation
50 cents to post a letter within New Zealand
$4.45 for a Big Mac at McDonald's
Free local phone calls from a home phone
$10 to $15 to go to the movies
$1.60 for a 1-stage bus fare

6. Educational Institutions:

Universities | Colleges of education | Post Secondary Institutions - Private
Post Secondary Institutions - Private | Polytechnics & Institutes of Technology | Secondary Schools - Government

Universities

Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Lincoln University
Massey University
University of Auckland
University of Canterbury
University of Otago
University of Waikato
Victoria University of Wellington

Colleges of education

Auckland College of Education
Massey University College of Education
Wellington College of Education
Christchurch College of Education
Dunedin College of Education

Secondary Schools - Private

ACG Parnell College
ACG Senior College
ACG Strathallan
ACG Sunderland
Auckland International College
Chilton Saint James School
Diocesan School For Girls
Kristin School
Rangi Ruru Girls' School
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School
Springbank School
St Catherines College, Wellington
St Paul's Collegiate School
The Corelli School

Polytechnics & Institutes of Technology

Aoraki Polytechnic
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
Eastern Institute of Technology
Manukau Institute of Technology
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
NorthTec, formerly Northland Polytechnic
Otago Polytechnic
Southern Institute of Technology
Tai Poutini Polytechnic
Tairawhiti Polytechnic
Telford Rural Polytechnic
The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
UCOL (Universal College of Learning)
Unitec Institute of Technology
Waiariki Institute of Technology
Waikato Institute of Technology
Wellington Institute of Technology
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki
Whitireia Community Polytechnic

Post Secondary Institutions - Private

Abacus Institute of Studies
Academy of Diving Trust
ACE Computer Training Ltd
ACG - Academic Colleges Group
Air New Zealand Aviation Institute
AIS St Helens (Auckland Institute of Studies Limited)
AMES I.T. Academy
Ardmore Flying School Ltd
Avonmore Tertiary Institute
AWI - International Education Group
Canterbury Sports Management College
Crown Institute of Studies
DAS Training Solutions Limited
Design and Arts College of New Zealand
Eagle Flight Training Ltd
Electec College of Technology
Elite International School of Beauty and Spa Therapies
Freelance Animation School
Hungry Creek Art & Craft School
Imperial College of New Zealand
Information Technology Training Institute
International Aviation Academy of New Zealand
International Pacific College
International Travel College of New Zealand
Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand
Lifeway College
Linguis International Institute
Media Design School
National Trade Academy
New Zealand Career College
New Zealand College of Business
New Zealand College of Massage
New Zealand Institute of Education
New Zealand Institute of Studies (NZIoS)
New Zealand School of Dance
New Zealand School of Education
New Zealand School of Food and Wine
New Zealand Tertiary College
Newton College of Business & Technology
North Shore International Academy (NSIA)
NZ College of Chinese Medicine
NZ College of Early Childhood Education
Pacific International Hotel Management School
Phlair International College
Quantum Education Group
Queens Academic Group
Queenstown Resort College
Raffles College of Design and Commerce
Servilles Academy of Hairdressing
Sir George Seymour College
South Pacific College of Natural
South Seas Film and Television School
Taruna College
Taylors College
The National School of Aesthetics
The NZ School of Travel & Tourism
The Professional Bar & Restaurant School
Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School
Travel Careers & Training Ltd
Vision College
Waikato Institute of Education
Wellpark College of Natural Therapies
Whitecliffe College of Arts & Design
Winters The School of Hairdressing
Yoobee School of Design

Secondary Schools - Government

Alfriston College
Aranui High School
Auckland Girls' Grammar School
Auckland Grammar School
Avondale College
Avonside Girls' High School
Awatapu College
Bayfield High School
Bethlehem College
Birkenhead College
Blue Mountain College
Botany Downs Secondary College
Burnside High School
Cambridge High School
Carmel College
Cashmere High School
Central Hawke's Bay College
Christchurch Boys' High School
Christchurch Girls' High School
Dannevirke High School
Darfield High School
Dunstan High School
Edgewater College
Epsom Girls Grammar
Francis Douglas Memorial College
Freyberg High School
Geraldine High School
Gisborne Boys' High School
Glendowie College
Hamilton's Fraser High School
Hastings Girls High School
Henderson High School
Heretaunga College
Hillmorton High School
Horowhenua College
Howick College
Hutt Valley High School
Iona College
James Hargest College
Kaiapoi High School
Kamo High School
Kavanagh College
Kelston Boys High School
Kelston Girls' College
Kerikeri High School
King's High School
Kuranui College
Lincoln High School
Lindisfarne College
Linwood College
Logan Park High School
Long Bay College
Lynfield College
Macleans College
Marlborough Girls' College
Massey High School
Melville High School
Mercury Bay Area School
Middleton Grange School
Motueka High School
Mount Albert Grammar School
Mount Aspiring College
Mount Hutt College
Mount Maunganui College
Mount Roskill Grammar School
Mountainview High School
Mt Hobson Middle School
Nelson College
Nelson College for Girls
New Plymouth Girls' High School
Newlands College
Northcote College
Onslow College
Opihi College
Orewa College
Otago Boys High School
Otaki College
Otamatea High School
Otumoetai College
Pakuranga College
Palmerston North Boys' High School
Palmerston North Girls' High School
Papanui High School
Pukekohe High School
Rangiora High School
Rangiora New Life School
Rangitoto College
Rathkeale College
Riccarton High School
Roncalli College
Rosehill College
Sacred Heart College, Auckland
Sacred Heart Girls' College, Hamilton
Selwyn College
Shirley Boys' High School
Southland Girls' High School
Spotswood College
St Dominic's College
St Hilda's Collegiate School
St John's College (Hamilton)
St Mary's College, Ponsonby. Auckland
St Mary's Diocesan School for Girls, Stratford
St Patrick's College, Kilbirnie
St Peter's School, Cambridge
Taita College
Takapuna Grammar
Tamatea High School
Taradale High School
Tauranga Boys College
Tauranga Girls' College
Tauraroa Area School
Te Puke High School
Thames High School
The Catlins Area School
Tikipunga High School
Timaru Girls' High School
Tokomairiro High School
Upper Hutt College
Villa Maria College
Waihi College
Wainuiomata High School
Waitakere College
Waitaki Girls High School
Waiuku College
Wakatipu High School
Wanganui City College
Wanganui High School
Wellington College
Wellington East Girls' College
Wellington Girls' College
Wellington High School
Western Heights High School
Westlake Boys' High School
Westlake Girls High School
Whangaparaoa College
Whangarei Boys' High School
William Colenso College