Study in New Zealand

New Zealand is one of the most picturesque and photogenic places on earth. A small island nation of just over 4.5 million people. The reason that many people enjoy going to New Zealand is because of its biodiversity. There are literally hundreds of animals that you can find throughout New Zealand that you cannot find anywhere else in the world, especially in terms of birds and marine life (mammals, fish).

Why Study in New Zealand?

So why is New Zealand a reason for attraction for Indian students to study? Not only are there great opportunities to gain full time employment and permanent residency in New Zealand on completion of education but the public, private and vocational institutions offer topnotch facilities and teaching staff. These qualifications are valued throughout the world.

New Zealand’s Ministry of Education operates a Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of international students.

This makes New Zealand the first country to have set out standards for the care of international students, and all institutions that take international students are dedicated to their welfare.

New Zealand gives you a chance to enjoy a varied lifestyle along with a safe and friendly environment to study.

New Zealand's educational institutions are highly regarded throughout the world with all New Zealand universities being featured in the QS World TOP 500 University Rankings.
The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) approves all courses and programs, which are offered.
New Zealand offers rich study exposure with a safe and clean environment.
Affordable tuition fees and living expenses when compared to other developed countries.
International Students can work 20 hours per week part time and 40 hours per week during vacations.
New Zealand is popular with Indian students due to low tuition fees, good employment opportunities, easy PR and immigration and great lifestyle.
Student Wellbeing: It is regarded as amongst the best places in the world to live in & New Zealand is ranked the 3rd Most Peaceful Country, according to the Global Peace Index.
It ranks amongst the highest toured places in the world, making NZ a hotspot for Hospitality and Travel and Tourism Education, including culinary education.
Temperate Weather: New Zealand has better weather when compared to that of Canada and other western countries etc whereby the summers are relatively warm and winters being mild.

Popular Courses in New Zealand

Agriculture

Studying agriculture in New Zealand gives you the in-demand skills to help produce food, fuel and fibre for the world’s population while preserving the environment for the future. New Zealand is world leader in agriculture and is a hub of agribusiness innovation. Agriculture in the backbone of New Zealand's economy.

Students have unbeatable opportunities to gain hands-on experience on farms and research centres as well as through case studies, field trips and tours.

Information Technology

Your experience to study in New Zealand will give you practical, hands-on learning and real-world experience, from creating a robot to designing a software system. New Zealand prepares you for your future in the booming technology sector with expert teaching, cutting-edge facilities and equipment, and globally-recognised qualifications.

Students also gain workplace-relevant English language abilities, learning to be effective in multicultural and Western work environments. The technology sector offers a diverse range of specialisations, and global demand for technology graduates continues to rise. The New Zealand technology curriculum is taught in many subjects, including design and visual communication, digital technologies, electronics, food technology, engineering and biotechnology.

Business and Management

If you want to gain practical skills to transform your existing business or start a new one then New Zealand should be your first choice to study Business and Management. These courses in New Zealand are based on critical thinking and new ideas. You’ll carry out project work in industry, network with business leaders, and take part in internships, study tours and business competitions.

If you want to stay in New Zealand after graduating, it is a great place to do business. It was ranked second out of 189 countries on the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index in 2015, third out of 42 countries on the Heritage Foundation’s Index of Economic Freedom in 2015, and 17th out of 144 countries on the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitive Index in 2014-15.

Digital Design(Animation, Graphic Design, Web Development)

Whether you're studying game design, animation, visual effects or another digital design discipline, New Zealand offers you unique opportunities to bring your creative ideas to life. Build connections with industry leaders, such as the Oscar-winning filmmakers who made Lord of the Rings, Shrek and Avatar.

With three universities in the 2015 top 100 QS World University Rankings for art and design, the New Zealand education system sets you up to meet the demands of the rapidly-changing global design industry.

Kiwis are some of the most amazing, loving, and welcoming people that you will ever meet. If you are a stranger, a native New Zealander is going to treat you like you are a friend.
They are used to meeting new people, first because they travel a lot themselves, and because a lot of people come to visit New Zealand as well.
The culture on the islands is quite laid back and easy going, as well. So you’re not going to feel tense like you would if
you went to a large city like London or New York City to study. There are just over 4 million people who reside on the country,
and it is one of the safest places to live in the world. Another cool thing about the people is that there are so many kinds of people.
For being such a small country, the diversity is greater than you see in many European countries.

Work Opportunities

There are plenty of work opportunities available for international students. On a student visa, you are allowed to work up to 20 hours a week through the semester; during vacations you can work up to 40 hours. You may even be able to nab internships and other practical work. The international studies office at your university can help you find a job to sustain you during your time in New Zealand. Another great thing is that you can get a permit at the end of your degree program and work for 12 months in the country under a special “work permit” that is alongside your student visa.