New Zealand is the closest neighbour of Australia. Also known as the land of Kiwis, New Zealand is well known for its pleasant climate and peace loving people. It also supports a variety of colleges with varied courses.
The education system in New Zealand is a three-tier model which includes primary and intermediate schools, followed by secondary schools (high schools) and tertiary education at universities and polytechnics. The academic year in New Zealand varies between institutions, but generally runs from late January to late November or early December for secondary schools and polytechnics, and from late February until mid-November for universities. In 2009, the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), ranked New Zealand 7th best at science and reading in the world, and 13th in maths.
The islands were created just 23 million years ago when land was thrust out of the ocean by volcanic forces.
New Zealand geographically comprises two main landmasses—the North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui), and the South Island (Te Waipounamu)—and around 600 smaller islands.
A developed country, New Zealand ranks highly in international comparisons of national performance, such as quality of life, health, education, protection of civil liberties, and economic freedom. New Zealand underwent major economic changes during the 1980s, which transformed it from a protectionist to a liberalised free-trade economy.
New Zealand was first called ‘Nieuw Zeeland’ after a region in the Netherlands. New Zealand is a really remote country, and a flight there from America would take about 13 hours and if you were flying from the UK you’d only get there after 24 hours.
The following English language results will be accepted for studying in New Zealand.
The cost of living in New Zealand will mostly depend on your location and can vary between NZ$ 7,000 and NZ$ 12,000 per year. A lot will depend on a student’s lifestyle and chosen accommodation options. You can choose between various housing/accommodation options while studying in New Zealand. There are private accommodations (approximately NZ$ 180 per week), flat accommodation (approximately NZ$ 120 per week along with a bond) or student hostels and halls of residence (approximately NZ$ 200 per week). Another financial option is to work while you study in New Zealand.
Full-time international students are allowed to work for a maximum of 20 hours per week during studies and full time during holidays.
| Bachelor’s Degrees | NZ$ 18,000 - NZ$ 25,000 per year for most UG degrees |
| Post-graduate Degrees | Between NZ$ 10,000 and NZ$ 30,000 |