Pursuing Further Education in New Zealand: A Comprehensive Guide

Pursuing Further Education in New Zealand: A Comprehensive Guide

 

New Zealand, an island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean is a unique country, with gorgeous scenery and excellent study opportunities. The country has a varied topography and sharp mountain peaks, including the Southern Alps. New Zealand’s capital city is Wellington, and its most populous city is Auckland. The country uses the New Zealand Dollar ($NZD) as its currency. New Zealand offers a rich mix of various cultures, including Māori, Pakeha (people of European descent), Asian and Pacific populations. A highly developed country with the most dominant sector of the national economy is the service sector and closely followed by the industrial sector.

Ranking highly in international comparisons of national performance, such as quality of life, education, protection of civil liberties, government transparency, and economic freedom. Renowned for its world-class reputation in cutting-edge research and creative energy, while simultaneously having a safe and welcoming community, making the country a viable
destination for international students.

The country has numerous types of higher education institutions: universities, colleges, private institutions, and polytechnics. The 8 universities of New Zealand all offer high-quality education, and rank within the QS World University Ranking top 500, with the highest rank being held by the University of Auckland, which is in 85th place, followed by the University of Otago in 194th place. Among the many advantages of studying in New Zealand, the worthiest in the country’s unique approach to education. Unlike many other countries, students are encouraged to think as an individual and find their own solutions, which is how many develop unique strengths and ideas are birthed whilst studying in the country.

With educational institutions in New Zealand being permitted to set their own tuition fees students will have to pay differently depending on the institution of their choice. International students can expect to pay between $22,000 and $32,000 for a bachelor’s degree, and between $26,000 and $37,000 for a postgraduate course. Your fees are likely to be higher if you choose a course such as medicine, engineering, or veterinary science. There are various scholarships available for international students at all levels, including students wanting to gain a Ph.D., and are offered by the institutions themselves, or the New Zealand government.

The cost of living also depends on where one chooses to live in New Zealand, the bigger cities are likely to be heavier on the pockets than the smaller cities and towns. The recommended cost of living in the country is between $15,000-$27,000 per year.
Due to the country being an exotic destination thanks to its far-fetched location, the country boasts an array of unique cultures and a stunning natural environment, with endless possibilities for adventures and sports. New Zealand offers a wonderful outdoor lifestyle that is in harmony with its multi-cultural environment.

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Current status of entry for international students due to COVID-19

Chief Executive of New Zealand Education, Grant McPherson announced the New Zealand Government’s decision to reopen the country’s borders providing a welcome relief to its international students. McPherson announced a fourth border exception class for up to 5,000 international students to enter New Zealand from April 2022 to study for semester two this year, in addition to the earlier cohorts approved in 2020 and 2021. Furthermore, from October 2022 normal visa proceedings will resume which will enable international students to enroll for study in New Zealand in 2023.

“The Government has demonstrated their commitment to international students and educational institutions in 2023, with normal visa processing resuming in October 2022. This means international students can plan towards being in New Zealand for courses starting in 2022,” said Mcpherson,

McPherson also said that the announcement is an important step towards rebuilding a strengthened and sustainable international education sector. “The border reopening steps outlined today enable the international education sector to progressively open through 2022 for the existing cohorts, with a new much larger cohort able to enter New Zealand for study before semester two. More details of the new student cohort will be determined by the Ministers of Education and Immigration and advised in due course.

In addition, from 14 March 2022 students entering New Zealand through the border exception cohorts will have the opportunity to self-isolate, rather than going through Managed Isolation and Quarantine facilities – subject to complying with all the required health and border requirements.

What are the most popular courses of New Zealand 2022?

The top educational fields opted by students for further education in New Zealand are-

  • Business– Business is the most popular and opted course in New Zealand. Business has become the most crucial and needed industry in the current world. The business course, more specifically an MBA focuses on teaching the students to think critically, analyze, identify problems and come up with workable and creative solutions for the same.
  • Engineering– Engineering always has remained to be the topmost choice for a humongous section of the youth. It in itself has evolved over the past years and has resulted in the birth of diverse fields of engineering like computer engineering, software engineering, mechatronics engineering, genetic engineering, etc. Engineering courses of New Zealand’s universities provide state-of-the-art facilities, small-sized classrooms that enable the teachers to dedicate personal attention to each student in the class.
  • Tourism– A completely unique field of study, Tourism is gaining immense importance in today’s day and age. People have started traveling, camping, and visiting countries and places quite often in order to take a break from the work. This has given a high boost to the tourism industry leading to wide opportunities for those wanting to pursue a career in the field of tourism. The tourism course offered in New Zealand not only focuses on the theoretical aspect but also addresses the current happenings in the industry and train the students accordingly.
  • Hospitality Management- Alongside tourism, Hospitality Management is also a rapidly growing industry. The Hospitality Management program in New Zealand enables students to develop workplace skills, gain hands-on industry experience and knowledge, which prepares the students to confidently step into the real world. Students here will be trained under highly experienced industry professionals who will give them insights into the industry in detail.
  • Information Technology (IT)- The universities in New Zealand that offer Information Technology provide students with highly qualified faculty, valuable facilities, user equipment, and much more that leads to students’ fulfilled learning experience. Students here learn and develop many efficient and essential skills like analytical thinking, problem-solving, creative thinking, flexibility, time management, team coordination, etc.

 

What is the cost of living in New Zealand?

The average cost of living in New Zealand is quite expensive. According to research, a family of four spends around 6,000 NZD to 8,000 NZD per month. While compared to the U.S., New Zealand is affordable, but it can be expensive, so proper budget planning is necessary. The most significant expense students will have is rent, the average monthly living costs for one person range from 3,000 NZD to 4,000 NZD (1,800 to 2,400 USD). All these costs may vary depending on where you live in New Zealand.

Living costs will depend on your lifestyle and which part of the country you live in. It may be cheaper to live in a small town than a big city for example, because of lower housing and transport costs. As an example of how much to budget for, Victoria University of Wellington and the University of Auckland estimate living costs to be around $20,000-$27,000 each year, and the University of Otago (based in Dunedin) estimates $18,000-$21,000.

Education costs

  • For diploma\ Certificate Courses– For example, study for a one-term New Zealand Certificate in Engineering for $23,376 or a one-year Diploma in Computing for $46,752.
  • For Undergraduate Degrees– Fees range from about $20,000 to $40,000, with higher fees for subjects such as medicine and veterinary science. Many bachelor’s degrees can be completed in three years.
  • For Postgraduate Degrees– Fees range from about $20,000 to $45,000, with higher fees for subjects such as medicine and veterinary science.
  • PhDs– International Ph.D. students pay the same as New Zealand Ph.D. students, which is about $6,500 to $7,500 per year for most subjects.

Top Universities in New Zealand-

  1. The University of Auckland
  2. University of Otago
  3. Victoria University of Wellington
  4. University of Canterbury
  5. Massey University
  6. University of Waikato
  7. Lincoln University
  8. Auckland University of Technology
  9. Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

 

*This is a three part series of Pursuing Further Education in New Zealand: A Comprehensive Guide

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