Study in New Zealand

Study in New Zealand – the land of the long white cloud experience a thrilling and exciting study adventure. In New Zealand you can live and study in a safe and beautiful destination. The countries natural beauty, relaxed lifestyle and friendly people, is the reason why New Zealand continues to rank as an ideal study abroad destination for international students. We can offer you free expert advice, tips, and course enrolment services if you want to Study in New Zealand.

What does it mean to study in New Zealand?

New Zealand Study System

Why Study in New Zealand?

Qualifications for international students in New Zealand

New Zealand has top education providers

Degrees & Courses in New Zealand

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What can you study in New Zealand

You can study English in a language school. Or you can enrol in post-graduate study in one of our universities. You can take courses in a high school, polytechnic, an institute of technology, or a college of education.

State-owned: Universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and wananga (Maori centres of learning) are institutions that have been set up by the Government and approved by the Minister of Education. They are government funded and market responsive institutions that offer programmes of study and research in demand by both domestic and international students. All of these institutions, universities, polytechnics, colleges of education offer a variety of qualifications including degrees that share the same quality assurance status.

Privately owned: As well as state-owned education providers there are approximately 860 private training establishments (PTEs) in New Zealand. These PTE’s are privately owned and funded, although some of their courses attract government funding. They offer a wide variety of courses that lead to qualifications in a large range of vocations from scuba-diving to hospitality to business.

Degrees and courses you can study in NZ

Academic & Language Requirements

We welcome people who wish to study in New Zealand, and are proud to offer high quality, internationally recognised courses. To keep up our good standards and reputation, there are some definite rules and requirements that students from other countries have to meet.

Can I study in New Zealand?

Entry and language requirements for studying in New Zealand

Tuition Fees and Starts Dates for your Studies in New Zealand


How to Study in New Zealand

Our role is to help students quickly and successfully achieve their New Zealand education goals using our proven free international student services, expert multi-lingual counsellors and our relationships with key education institutions throughout New Zealand. We recommend the following steps:

  1. Planning Your Study

    Read the information under this heading and throughout the relevant sections of our website to understand the study options suitable for you.

  2. Complete Online Enquiry Form

    This form gives us your personal information and you have the opportunity to ask questions to help you decide on your study plan. Proceed to complete the Application section when ready.

  3. Choosing a School or Institution

    We will advise you what institutions are most likely to meet your requirements and will help you to select the best school or institution for you. Decide what institutions you prefer.

  4. Enrolment Application and documents

    Your education counselor will review and discuss with you your Study New Zealand plan if necessary and then make an Enrolment Application to your nominated institution. We will also advise you if further information or documentation is needed to support your application.

    The following documents will usually be required for your application:
    – Certified copies of all your academic transcripts and/or work experience endorsed by an appropriate person, for example, school results certified by the school principal. If your documentation is in a language other than English, an official certified translation must be provided.
    – Evidence that you meet the English language requirements (IELTS test scores etc).
    – If you are applying for credit for previous studies, you must complete the credit transfer section on the undergraduate application form. You’ll need documents to support your application for credit, including certified copies of all official transcripts or results from previous studies, plus copies of the subject syllabuses.

    Postgraduate degrees by coursework
    The following documents must accompany your application form:
    – Certified copies of all your academic transcripts and/or work experience endorsed by an appropriate person, for example, academic results endorsed by your former academic institution. If your documentation is in a language other than English, an official certified translation must be provided.
    – Evidence that you meet the English language requirements (IELTS test scores etc).

    Postgraduate degrees by research
    Two copies of the following documents must accompany your application form:
    – Certified copies of all your academic transcripts and/or work experience endorsed by an appropriate person, for example, academic results endorsed by your former academic institution. If your documentation is in a language other than English, an official certified translation must be provided.
    – Evidence that you meet the English language requirements (IELTS test scores etc).
    – Curriculum vitae/resume detailing your work and personal history.
    – An outline of your proposed research.
    – Evidence of any government support or scholarship or your own financial sitution.

  5. Offer of Place

    The institution will send us an Offer of Place confirming your acceptance and enrolment. The Offer of Place will detail the course, tuition fee, course dates and any conditions you must fill before you can begin study. Normally we will obtain your Offer of Place within 2 weeks.

  6. Fee Payment and Student Visa

    All fees are to be paid to the institutions account detailed on the fee invoice in NZ$. Your education cousnellor will advise you on the steps to apply for your student visa. We will help with you to complete and lodge your student visa application. Visa processing can take from 2 to 12 weeks depending on the location.

  7. Travel Plans and Arrival in New Zealand

    You can now make arrangements to travel to New Zealand. It is important to review the course/semester timetable to ensure you arrive just before your course commencement date. You can contact your counselor to discuss your travel arrangements and we will organise your airport meeting, accommodation, medical insurance and other requirements ready for your arrival.

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