Study in NZ

Studying in New Zealand offers an enticing experience to aspiring students. This country is a complete package of fun, skills and natural beauty. Awesome weather, good quality of life, diverse culture, well-reputed universities, an array of outdoor pursuits, and mesmerizing natural scenic beauty abound in this beautiful country. Auckland and Wellington are two admirable cities of New Zealand with no dearth of culture, education, and outdoor sports. There are eight universities in New Zealand, namely, University of Auckland, University of Otago, Victoria University of Wellington, University of Canterbury, the University of Waikato, Massey University, Lincoln University, and Auckland University of Technology.

All of these feature in QS World University Ranking. This is quite an impressive feat when the country’s population is only 4.7 million. Moreover, there are 18 other institutes offering vocational courses, technology, and polytechnic. They are quite focused on rendering practical knowledge and hands-on experience. The education system of New Zealand works on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF). Class sizes are small, which means every student will get a great deal of attention from their professors.

ACADEMIC STRUCTURE

All the universities of New Zealand have their academic year divided into two semesters. Where semester one is from February to June and the second is from June to November. There are also some limited courses, which are offered in the summer semester. 15% of the total students are international.
There are three types of classes held in these universities:

  • Lectures: These are usually one hour long and not very interactive.
  • Labs: The duration is 1-2 hours and these sessions involve practical based work.
  • Workshops: Workshops are usually 1-2 hours long and involve interactions and discussions.

The NZQF has ten levels based on complexity, level one being the least complex and level ten the most complex. Below is the detail of every level:

Certificate Level 1-4

  • These four certificate level courses help the students attain basic knowledge in their field of interest.
  • To enter level 5 a student must have 40 credits or above in Level 4.
  • These courses usually take 6 months to one year and can even be completed alongside other studies.

Certificate Level 1-4

  • A diploma course of three levels helps a student to specialize in theoretical and technical aspects of their area of interest.
  • A student must have 120 credits from level 5-7 in total and 75 credits separately in Level 7.
  • It normally takes one year for a student to complete this level.

Bachelor’s degree level 8

  • A bachelor’s degree prepares a student with a coherent and systematic introduction to the knowledge in major subject or subjects in case a student takes up a double degree.
  • A bachelor’s degree requires up to 360 credits from level 5-7. Out of these credits, 72 credits or more must be there at level 7.
  • An undergraduate or a bachelor’s degree may take up to 3-5 years in a full-time course
  • The course is divided into different sub-levels:

Graduate certificate

  • This accelerates the students to get an advancement in their undergraduate course.
  • It requires a minimum of 60 credits with a minimum of 40 credit at level 7.

Bachelor’s honours degree

  • It recognizes the completion of level 8. An award of honours is granted to the student who has a meritorious achievement like a first division.
  • This may be either a 480 credits degree or 120 credits degree indiscrete.

Post-graduation level 9

  • This level is again divided into sub-degrees:

Post-graduate certificate

The post-graduate certificate is designed to expand and deepen the knowledge of the student in their particular course or subject.

  • It requires a minimum of 60 credits at level 8.

Post-graduate diploma

  • It is also the deepening of knowledge in a student but in the principal subject(s).
  • It requires a minimum of 120 credits from level 7 and a minimum of 72 credits at level 8.
  • A post-graduate degree takes 1-2 years to complete.

Master’s degree

  • This qualifies only those students who apply for advancement in body of knowledge for research and as a pathway for further professional practice and learning.
  • A master’s degree comprises of at least 240 credits where a student must have a minimum 40 credits and above at the end of level 9 and remainder at level 8. If a student holds a bachelor’s degree with honours then the remainder should be no fewer than 120 credits and if a student holds only a bachelor’s degree it should not be fewer than 180 credits.

Doctoral degree level 10

  • This is a research degree in which an individual contributes originally to their subject.
  • It requires a minimum of 360 credits.
  • It normally takes 3 years for completion.

STUDENT LIFE

Most international students speak very greatly about their time in New Zealand. Whether in or out of the classroom they experience a unique flavour of a ‘kiwi lifestyle’.

Accommodation is an important factor, which a student must take care of before joining any university of New Zealand. They would have two options of accommodations:

Halls of residence

This is provided by the university at an additional cost apart from the fees. Here, new students have the chance of making new friends quickly. Students will be provided with the meals and 24-hour care service. This accommodation is recommended for undergraduate students who are living far from their home for the first time.

Apartments

  • A post-graduate or a research student might want to live a little independently and thus they can shift to apartment or flats. Students can even choose to homestay with a kiwi family.
  • As New Zealand is an island country, most of the food provided is seafood. This country is famed for lamb, beef and other dishes inspired from Asian and British recipes.
  • A fully furnished kitchen can be a great advantage if you want to cook your meals. It is especially useful for vegetarian students.

Natural landscapes, outdoor sports, and diverse culture make it an awesome destination for students.

POPULAR SUBJECTS AND PROGRAMS

New Zealand offers some top courses ranging from Bachelors to post-graduate level.

  • Graduate Diploma in information technology
  • Graduate diploma in animation
  • Post-graduate diploma in computer graphic designing
  • National diploma in science
  • Diploma in technology
  • National Diploma in engineering
  • Food and beverage studies
  • Journalism and mass communication
  • Language course

MONEY MATTERS

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New Zealand offers some top courses ranging from Bachelors to post-graduate level.

  • The currency of this country is New Zealand dollars but students will find less of cash payments as all the shops accept cards. 15% GST is added to almost all good and services, also on import and export of goods and services.
  • Tuition fees vary from course to course. On average, art fees ranges from NZ $20,000 – NZ $30,000, a year and for science and engineering, it varies from NZ $25,000.
  • An undergraduate requires NZ $20,000 – NZ $25,000 annually.
  • Post-graduate course requires NZ $19,000 – NZ $29,000 annually
  • MBA degree requires NZ $31,000 – NZ $50,000 annually
  • PhD requires NZ $6,500 – NZ $9,000 annually

SCHOLARSHIPS

New Zealand government provides several scholarships for international students who are exceptionally meritorious but are unable to afford such high tuition fees.

  • New Zealand international scholarship
  • UC international first-year scholarship
  • Victoria masters scholarship
  • ADB scholarship at University of Auckland
  • University of Waikato International excellence scholarship
  • University of Otago International research masters scholarship

The New Zealand Advantage

New Zealand is famous for imparting excellent education to the students. Apart from this, there are many reasons as to why a student should choose to study in New Zealand:

  • New Zealanders or famously known as ‘kiwis’ are friendly and warm towards students coming from different parts of the world
  • Cost of studying in New Zealand is cheaper than in the UK, US, Canada or Australia
  • It offers a great mix of top-notch facilities, a wide range of courses and aesthetic value. The impressive development of this country also attracts many international students
  • According to 2016 Global Peace Index, New Zealand is the 4th safest countries among 163 countries. In terms of corruption, it is ranked as the 2nd corruption-free country.
  • A well-supported environment is created especially for the students coming from distant parts of the world.
  • With a student visa, students can also work while studying
  • For international students thinking to pursue their PhD from here, they would have to pay equal to what a student of New Zealand is paying and they can even work full-time while studying.
  • Thus, New Zealand offers a perfect balance of scenic beauty, perfect weather, high quality of life, top studies combined with a plethora of adventure sports. On whichever part of New Zealand you may be, interestingly you are just 100kms away from a sea.

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