Study in New Zealand

This is one of the countries in the world with high standards of education.  Students come from all over the world to study in New Zealand, due to its standard of education and the physical environment that this country provides. Primary education and secondary education is compulsory in New Zealand, with these institutions providing applications for international students as well. However, international students are attracted by the professional courses offered in New Zealand, which are recognized all over the world because of the high standards that have been maintained by institutions of higher learning in New Zealand. This country has 36 public tertiary education institutions which offer all types of professional courses. Some of these professional courses include degree programs in universities that are run from January to December and are divided into four terms.

Applications need to be made at least 8 months before admission and courses can be accessed by requesting applications from the universities or downloading them from the sites of the institutions. International applicants have to go through several other tests and assessments to be allowed to study in New Zealand. Applicants have to sit and pass the common entrance test to join the university.

You need to present transcripts of your examinations and provide information as to the education system of the institution you were attending. You need to provide a bank statement to show that you can support yourself as you stay in New Zealand. Other evidences of financial ability include financial assistance by a government agency or an undertaking by a New Zealander to cover all your living and accommodation expenses while you are in New Zealand. One has to provide police certificates if they are 17 years old or more. One also needs to provide an X-ray certificate and proof of medical examination.

Fees and expenses for those who are going to study are relatively cheap too and will require a payment of about NZ$900 per week depending on your lifestyle. Most international students will share their apartments and split the rent and other expenses so as to make it cheaper. Whichever way you choose to go, keeping your expenses down should be a top priority. 75% of Tuition fees are taken care of by the government institutions that are funded by the government. Course fees will vary depending on the area of specialisation. Generally, you can expect to pay an average of NZ$25,000 for any professional course in New Zealand.

One can apply for student loans while studying in New Zealand. These loans are interest free until the time of the completion of the study. One can get employment and work while studying for about 20 hours in a week during school time and fulltime during the vacations. One can work part-time and study fulltime.

Visa requirements for international students must meet the standards of the New Zealand immigration service. You need to provide information of the course and the time needed to complete it. One needs to provide proof too of the university he has applied to that it meets the requirements for international students. This requirement is more or less the obligation of the New Zealand immigration service. This means that one will not be allowed to study in an institution that has not been approved by the New Zealand higher education regulatory body. One has to indicate the time the course will take and the total fees for the course. Applicants must indicate whether they will be studying fulltime or part time. Courses that last less than three months do not need student visa and applicants will manage well with visitors’ visas.

Last modified: 2011-09-18 23:47:39