Why Should You Study in New Zealand?

New Zealand is an increasingly popular destination for international students due to its world-class education system, vibrant culture, and stunning natural landscapes. Here are some key reasons to consider studying in New Zealand:

Why Choose New Zealand for Your Studies?
  • Afforadability: Lower cost of living in New Zealand without compromising on good quality of life.
  • Scholarship opportunities: The scholarship amount ranges from NZD 10,000-20,000
  • Good post study work opportunities: Eligibility for Post study work visa is up to 3 years.63% of the students are employed in New Zealand after their graduatesThe minimum salary for graduates in New Zealand is 60,000 NZD
Best Universities in New Zealand

One can pursue a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate at an institution in New Zealand. The academic year begins in late February/March – November (spring). New Zealand has eight state-funded universities that offer degree-level education. There are about 16 Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs), which are now under the Te Pukenga (New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology), along with 400 different private training establishments(PTE). Most universities in New Zealand use English as the mode of instruction. Here is a list of the top universities in New Zealand, along with their QS rankings. These universities offer the best courses, faculty and structure to study in New Zealand.

QS Ranking (2024) Name of the Institution

68

The University of Auckland

206

University of Otago

241

Victoria University of Wellington

256

University of Canterbury

239

Massey University

250

University of Waikato

362

Lincoln University

407

Auckland university of technology

Best Courses in New Zealand

The New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) mentions all New Zealand qualifications to study in New Zealand. Bachelor's courses take 3-4 years, whereas master's courses take 1-2 years. Here is a breakdown of the top courses, universities, and their average tuition fees in New Zealand.

Name of the Course Top Universities Average Tuition fees (NZD)

Computer science and IT

Waikato University and University of Auckland

NZD 4,500 - 53,065

MBA

Massey University, Auckland University of Technology

NZD 51,000 – 61,000

Agriculture

Lincoln University, Massey University

NZD 22,000 – 42,000

Psychology

Otago University, University of Auckland

NZD 30,000 – 44,000

MBBS

Otago University, Victoria university of Wellington

NZD 5,000 – 1,02,000

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