Studying in New Zealand

Studying in New Zealand

Studying in New Zealand for any overseas person means they must meet the basic visa requirements of health, good character and ability to speak English.

If you are planning to study in New Zealand for more than three months you will need a New Zealand student visa or permit.

You can find out more about New Zealand Student Visas

Why Study in New Zealand

New Zealand is a great place to study as it offers

1. internationally recognised universities and courses -
2. fantastic landscape - your never more than 30mins away from the sea
3. excellence in sport - rugby, skiing for 6months of the year
4. warm friendly people - New Zealander’s are well known for making visitors welcome
5. a great lifestyle - some of the worlds best food and wine comes from New Zealand

The students in New Zealand Universities are very international with students from all over the world studying and socializing. You can choose to study in the city with its shopping, restaurants, pubs and night life. Or if you prefer the slower pace, study in one of the more rural universities with its rural communities and farmland.

New Zealand Student Visas

If you want to study in New Zealand you will need a Student Visa, click here for more information on New Zealand Student Visas

New Zealand Universities

New Zealand has seven main universities, which are:

• The University of Auckland
  • E-mail international@auckland.ac.nz Website http://www.auckland.ac.nz
• The University of Waikato
  • E-mail international@waikato.ac.nz
    Website http://www.waikato.ac.nz/international
• Massey University
  • E-mail B.C.Graham@massey.ac.nz
    Website http://www.massey.ac.nz
• The University of Wellington
  • E-mail International-Students@vuw.ac.nz
    Website http://www.vuw.ac.nz
• The University of Canterbury
  • E-mail A.Wildbore@regy.canterbury.ac.nz
    Website http://www.canterbury.ac.nz
• Lincoln University
  • E-mail Ormandyg@lincoln.ac.nz
    Website http://www.lincoln.ac.nz
• The University of Otago
  • E-mail international@otago.ac.nz
    Website http://www.otago.ac.nz

Polytechnics and Institutes of Technology

A popular option is to study at one of the 25 government-funded polytechnics and institutes of technology. They offer a wide variety of programmes which can be both academically and vocationally focused.

You may choose from a short course teaching a specific skill, or from a wide range of courses resulting in a certificate, a diploma or a degree.

Some institutions offer Year 1 of a degree programme, with subsequent years being completed at a university.

Teacher Training

New Zealand is internationally recognised for its excellent education standards and as a provider of quality teachers.

There are six government-funded specialist education institutions, two operating from within universities, and the others offering their programmes in collaboration with their local university. They offer training for teachers from early childhood to primary, secondary, special and tertiary (higher education) level.