New Zealand Study Guide for Students - All you need to know!

New Zealand earned a reputation as a friendly and most happening country in the world, which is what attracts the global students to come and study at affordable prices. And New Zealand is a combination of both metropolitan and countryside landscapes with beautiful sceneries.

Why Study in New Zealand?

Here are the benefits of studying in New Zealand for Indian Students.

The most prominent educational system in the world
A perfect balance of theoretical and practical modules centered on industry-specific training Qualifications that are widely recognized and respected on a global scale
Education is less expensive in comparison in the United States and Europe.
Fees are only due upon visa approval.
More Student visas in comparison to countries such as the United States
Hospitality programs that include paid internships
Engineers can benefit from low-cost industry-endorsed programs.
Because of the scarcity of skilled workers in various industries, there is a high demand for new graduates.
A temperate climate with pleasant seasonal changes makes it ideal for study and recreation.
In the last ten years, a large number of Indians have successfully migrated.

FAQs

Here is the approximate cost to study in New Zealand for the Indian students.

Undergraduate degree - $20,500 - $25,000 annually
Master's degree - $19,000 - $29,000 annually
Doctoral degree -$6,500 - $9,000 annually
MBA -$31,000 - $50, 000 annually

To study bachelor's or masters in New Zealand, a set of eligibility criteria has been set by the New Zealand Universities.

For Undergraduate program – Valid 10+2 standard education or equivalent
For Masters –Valid Bachelors degree or equivalent
Qualifying IELTS/TOEFL Score
English Language proficiency
Good Academic score

Check the rest of the eligibility criteria to study in New Zealand.

Here is the step-by-step guide to getting a New Zealand Student Visa.

Check your eligibility
Choose a course
Pick your universities and apply
Receive the confirmation
Fill out the visa application
Submit all the required documents for the New Zealand Student visa
Finish the fee payment
Submit the medicals
Schedule the interview
Receive the visa confirmation

Engineering stood out to be the best course to study in New Zealand. Other than that, here are some other best courses to pursue in New Zealand.

Medicine
Business Management
Forestry
Tourism
Hotel Management
Information Technology

Here are some top universities to study masters in New Zealand

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

Yes. You can study in New Zealand without IELTS by submitting proof that you have studied your 8th-12th standard in English medium and scored a minimum of 70 % in English. And for students who want to go with IELTS, a minimum of 5.5 bands in IELTS is required to study in New Zealand.