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Newzealand

New Zealand’s spectacularly beautiful landscape includes vast mountain chains, steaming volcanoes, sweeping coastlines, deeply indented fiords and lush rainforests. Comparable in size and/or shape to Great Britain, Colorado or Japan, New Zealand has a population of only 4 million – making it one of the world’s least crowded countries. It is a haven for those seeking peace, rejuvenation and relaxation as well as a playground for thrill seekers and adventurers. A temperate climate with relatively small seasonal variation makes it an ideal year-round holiday destination.

Some Facts about New Zealand:

  • Sovereign: Queen Elizabeth II (1952)
  • Governor-General: Anand Satyanand (2006)
  • Prime Minister: John Key (2008)
  • Land area: 103,734 sq mi (268,671 sq km); total area: 103,737 sq mi (268,680 sq km)
  • Population (2009 est.): 4,213,418 (growth rate: 0.9%); birth rate: 13.9/1000; infant mortality rate: 4.9/1000; life expectancy: 80.3; density per sq km: 15
  • Capital (2003 est.): Wellington, 342,500 (metro. area), 165,100 (city proper)
  • Monetary unit: New Zealand dollar
Why Newzealand
  1. New Zealand has an international reputation as a provider of quality education. New Zealand offers a safe learning environment with excellent study opportunities and support services for international students. Courses are available for academic, professional and vocational studies at universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, secondary schools and private training establishments Language Schools, High Schools, Universities
  2. New Zealand’s educational institutions are well regarded throughout the world. There is a great range of opportunities available to international students here: quality secondary school education, a well established network of English language schools, and internationally respected and recognised tertiary education providers.

 

Benefits for studying in New Zealand include:

  1. Whilst New Zealand is a small and distant destination, it is a unique country in which to study and gain a qualification. You’ll find the rewards are well worth making the journey for, as well as training that simply can’t be found anywhere else in the world.
  2. No wonder New Zealand is the ultimate outdoor adventure playground, offering every kind of thrill and degree of blood-pumping adrenalin adventure to pure hedonistic relaxation and pleasure.
  3. New Zealanders are famed for their friendliness, hospitality and warmth to overseas visitors, and enjoy meeting folk from other cultures
  4. You can expect a high standard of living conditions
  5. Secondary and tertiary education in New Zealand offers an attractive and stimulating academic environment. The institutions are diverse in size and location, and offer a wide range of general and specialist courses
  6. The quality of a New Zealand tertiary education is well-recognised internationally Many New Zealand graduates go on to postgraduate study in other countries, prior to taking up careers overseas or in New Zealand
  7. New Zealand offers a safe and stable democratic political environment
  8. A great variety of recreational and cultural experiences are available in a country renowned for its natural rugged beauty, yet without any dangerous animals
  9. Living and tuition costs compare well with other countries travel to New Zealand is easy, with direct flights from most major cities
  10. Of course, there are many sports activities: schools, universities and colleges offer excellent sport facilities for students who want to play tennis, squash, cricket, basketball, soccer, netball, softball or rugby. Many of these activities and sports are within walking distance or easy travelling time from student campuses.

An eligibility criterion for admission to various courses varies from university to university, which may be contacted for specific details. However, some basic requirements that are common are: Academic records-To meet the general requirement for admission you should have the International Baccalaureate (It is a two-year pre-university qualification for a diploma which is a recognized qualification for entry into higher education in all countries) or A level Exams by any of the examining bodies of the U.K.

You should have secured all A level passes at the same sitting. Competence in English: Most higher education institutions require competency in both spoken and written English. IEL TS qualifying score of 6.0 or 6.5 and a minimum of 550 marks in TOEFL is required.

The tuition fees is different for different universities and varies with courses. We have listed a few courses with the approximate range of annual tuition fees. For more specific details, please contact the universities.

Undergraduate Courses

Arts / Humanities / Social SciencesNZ $ 10,000 – $ 12,000 per year
Commerce / Administration / ManagementNZ $ 10,000 – $ 12,500 per year
Computing & Mathematical SciencesNZ $ 13,000 – $ 15,000 per year
EngineeringNZ $ 16,000 – $ 17,500 per year
Science / Science TechnologyNZ $ 14,000 – $ 16,000 per year
TechnologyNZ $ 14,000 – $ 18,000 per year

Postgraduate Courses

Arts / Humanities / Social SciencesNZ $ 14,000 – $ 16,000 per year
Master of Business AdministrationNZ $ 18,000 – $ 24,000 per year
EngineeringNZ $ 18,000 – $ 24,500 per year

Living Expenses
The approximate annual living expenses are about NZ $ 7,000, which includes accommodation as well as other daily expenses. However, the expenses are different for different people depending on the lifestyles and this is just a rough idea.

The average family spends around 300 euros on quality food and drinks every month; The average individual spends about 200 euros every month purchasing clothes and other items

If you are not already in New Zealand and are applying to New Zealand to study, you must complete the requirements for the issue of a student visa. You will be given the required forms by the New Zealand Government office (the visa issuing officer) in your country. Requirements for a student visa will normally include :

  • VERY IMPORTANT : A written offer of a place, which notifies you that you have been accepted by an educational institution in New Zealand to study there.
  • EITHER – A receipt for payment of course fees (You are not required to produce the receipt before your application has been approved in principle) OR – Evidence that you are exempt from course fees. For e.g. A New Zealand Government Scholarship.
  • A complete and signed ‘Application for Student Visa’ form, with a passport-size photograph. You will be required to pay a non-refundable student visa application fee.
  • A guarantee of accommodation – a written assurance from an educational institution or other person that suitable residential accommodation is available to you in New Zealand.
  • Your passport or certificate of identity, which must be valid for the period of time for which you are applying to study.
  • Evidence that funds are available for your maintenance throughout your stay. One of the four is acceptable as evidence :
  • A completed ‘Sponsoring a student’ form, in which your sponsor gives a financial undertaking that he or she can transfer to New Zealand NZ $7,000 a year : this amount is considered minimum for a year’s living expenses.
  • A letter from your educational institution confirming that your living expenses have already been paid for as part of your fees.
  • A bank document showing that funds of the required amount will be available to you in New Zealand ($1000 for each month of your stay for short term study, $7000 a year for long term study)
  • An award of a full New Zealand scholarship

 

If you intend studying in New Zealand for more than 24 months, you will need :

  1. Completed New Zealand Immigration service medical and chest X-ray certificates
  2. Character clearances, which must be two original character references (if under 17 years of age), or a local police clearance (if you are 17 and over). You will be advised of the procedure for obtaining these by the New Zealand government office.

All these documents are essential before a student visa is issued. When the overseas New Zealand government office is satisfied that your application is complete and in order, you will be issued a student visa.

For more information: www.immigration.gov.nz

At present, New Zealand needs more helping hands in the fields of health care, computer technology, management and agriculture. Working in New Zealand is financially rewarding since it is one of the top countries in the world offering high employee salaries. This is the main reason why most people enjoy high quality living and can afford pricey items and commodities.

The employment rate of New Zealand is at a high 96% overall . Immigrant influx is expected in the next decade as the government aims to direct to other growing cities and communities. It may be easier to find a job outside Auckland but pay will just be as good. Foreign investors and business owners are also very much welcome in any part of the country.

  1. University of Auckland
  2. University of Otago
  3. Massey University
  4. University of Canterbury
  5. Victoria University of Wellington
  6. University of Waikato
  7. Auckland University of Technology
  8. Lincoln University, New Zealand