Why Study in New Zealand?

• Excellent education system as most of the universities are ranked under 500 in the world as per world QS ranking 2025
• New Zealand is one of the safest countries in the world. It is the fourth most peaceful country in the world as per global peace index 2024
• Official language of New Zealand is English which makes most of the students worldwide comfortable to study and communicate.
• New Zealand is having British based education system. It is having internation reputation of providing quality education
• Admission requirement is very lenient.
• PR residency opportunity is available here.
• 15 years of education is acceptable here.
• Environment in New Zealand is very warm and welcoming

Type of Educational Institutes in New Zealand

Government universities: There are almost 8 government universities in New Zealand. These universities are;

• The University of Auckland (situated at Auckland)
• Auckland University of Technology (Situated at Auckland)
• The University of Waikato (situated at Hamilton)
• Victoria University of Wellington (situated at Wellington)
• Massey University (situated at Palmerston North)
• Lincon University (Situated at Christchurch)
• Canterbury University (Situated at Christchurch)
• University of Otago (Situated at Dunedin)

Institute of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs): There are almost 16 government funded ITPs. These universities are a very popular option to students and the universities offers a wide variety of programs. These universities are designed to provide practical and industry relevant skills. These universities are;

• Aoraki Polytechnic (now part of Southern Institute of Technology)
• Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
• Bay of Plenty Polytechnic (now part of Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology)
• Capital and Coast District Health Board (Health and Science programs)
• Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT)
• Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT)
• Massey University (Polytechnic)
• Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)
• North Tec
• Otago Polytechnic
• Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)
• Tai Poutini Polytechnic
• Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
• Universal College of Learning (UCOL)
• Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
• Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT)

Private Tertiary and Training Establishments: These establishments are also growing and they offer courses in different field like Hospitality, Computer Studies, Quality management etc.

Academic Entry Requirement

The entry requirement for bachelors UG course varies from 65 % to 75% in aggregate for students in class 12th. For master’s it varies from 50 % to 65 % in graduation.

English language requirement

For under graduate diploma (Level 6) IELTS requirement is of 6 band overall with no band less than 5.5. For bachelors (Level 7) IELTS requirement is of 6 band overall with no band less than 5.5. For graduate diploma (Level 7) IELTS requirement is of 6 band overall with no band less than 5.5. For Post graduate diploma (Level 8) IELTS requirement is of 6.5 band overall with no band less than 6. And for Masters (Level 9) IELTS requirement is of 6.5 band overall with no band less than 6.

Intakes

Generally, there are 2 intakes in New Zealand. One in February and other in July. However, ITP’s and private institutes have multiple intakes. It is highly recommended to start the application at least 6 months prior so that there is not minute rush.

Cost to Study in New Zealand

Part Time Work

Students can work part time in New Zealand. During classes they can work 20 hours/week and during holidays they can work 40 hours/week. Students undertaking the course of 12 months or more can work full time during holidays. If a student is studying a full-time course of level 7 or 8 in areas as specified in the long-term skill shortage list/green list, their spouse can work full time during the course duration. Also, spouse of students studying level 9 can work full time without any such conditions.

Post study work visa

Students get 3 years post study work visa for Bachelor courses (Level 7), Master courses (Level 9) and PhD level (Level 10). Students studying in postgraduation diploma (Level 8) can work for 1 year post study. And student with undergraduate diploma (Level 5 & Level 6) and graduate diploma can work only during the duration of the program.

Scholarships

Popular Scholarship schemes are

• AUT International Scholarship (Up to NZD 7,000 towards tuition fees)
• Vice-Chancellor’s scholarships for International Students (Offered by University of Otago up to NZD 10,000 toward tuition fees)
• Victoria Tongarewa Scholarships (NZD 5,000 or 10,000)
• Wellington International Excellence Scholarship (NZD 20,000 paid over three years towards tuition fees)
• University of Auckland India High Achievers Scholarships (Up to NZD 20,000 towards tuition fees)
• University of Waikato International Excellence Scholarships (Up to NSD 10,000 towards tuition fees)

Popular Universities

• University of Auckland, Auckland
• University of Otago, Dunedin
• University of Waikato, Hamilton, North Island
• Massey University, North Palmerston
• Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington
• University of Canterbury, Christchurch
• Lincoln University, Christchurch
• Auckland University of Technology (AUT), Auckland
• Unitech Institute of Technology, Napier
• Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin & Auckland
• Ara Institute of Canterbury, Christchurch
• Manuka Institute of Technology, Auckland
• Whitireia New Zealan, Porirua & Auckland
• Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT), Nelson, Blenheim
• Southern Institute of Technology, Invercargill
• Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec)
• Toi Ohomai institute of Technology, Tauranga & Rotorua
• North Tec, Whangarei
• Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT), New Plymouth
• Pacific International Hotel Management School, New Plymouth
• Le Cordon Bleu, Wellington
• New Zealand School of Education (NZSE), Auckland
• UC International College, Christchurch
• Whitcliffe College of Arts and Design, Auckland
• New Zealand Airline Academy