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New Zealand is an island country in Oceania. It is made up of two large islands (the North Island and the South Island) and many smaller islands. These islands are located to the southeast of Australia.

The current capital city of the country is Wellington and the largest city is Auckland. Both of these cities are on the North Island. The largest city on the South Island is Christchurch.

The spoken languages are English, Maori, and NZ Sign Language.

The degrees obtained in New Zealand universities are on par with the degrees from the US, the UK, Australia, or Canada. The degrees are recognized all over the world and this is one of the reasons why New Zealand is preferred for study. Other key features that make New Zealand stand out among others are given.

1. A world-class education

Every single university in New Zealand is included in the QS World Rankings. Every single one of them. As a country, New Zealand has spent the recent past years pouring resources into their education system using a similar but equally accredited system to the British one.

The University of Auckland is ranked in the QS world top 100, the Victoria University of Wellington is in the top 1% across 19 different subject areas, while the University of Waikato in Hamilton is ranked 72nd in the world and number 1 in New Zealand for its research impact and quality.

As well as the great quality education, New Zealand’s universities are also internationally diverse with over 30,000 international students learning across the country. Indeed, a significant 20% of students at the Victoria University of Wellington come from outside the country.

Then there’s the support network for international students. Given the financial value that international students have for New Zealand’s universities, they’ve ensured that the student experience is as seamless and hassle-free as possible by building a strong and caring student welfare system.

2. Lower tuition fees & lots of scholarships

While New Zealand’s education system is based heavily on the British one, it comes at a lower cost. Tuition fees for a year tend to cost around NZ$25,000. That should leave you with a little more money to have fun with!

On top of the lower tuition costs, there are also lots of options available for scholarships to help fund your studies. It takes a bit of digging and investigating to find one to which you could apply but it’s recommended starting by checking out the websites of whichever university you’re keen on applying to.

There are many scholarships available for international students to study in New Zealand. Here are some of the most popular ones:

• New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarship (NZIDRS): This scholarship is funded by the New Zealand government and is available to doctoral students from all countries. It covers tuition fees, living allowance, and travel costs.
• University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship: This scholarship is offered by the University of Otago to doctoral students in any field. It covers tuition fees and a living stipend.
• Victoria University of Wellington Doctoral Scholarship: This scholarship is offered by Victoria University of Wellington to doctoral students in any field. It covers tuition fees and a living stipend.
• University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship: This scholarship is offered by the University of Auckland to doctoral students in any field. It covers tuition fees and a living stipend.

3. Natural beauty

New Zealand is simply one of the world’s most celebrated countries in terms of natural beauty. It was famously used as the shooting location for the Lord of The Rings film series, so dramatic are its open spaces and rugged countryside. It’s got snow as well as sunshine, a beautiful coastline, epic mountain ranges, and rolling vineyards. Indeed, a stay in New Zealand isn’t considered complete until you’ve taken a road trip through these incredible landscapes in a camper van!

Essentially, it’s a perfect place to live a healthy, active lifestyle in the outdoors while the major cities and towns are cool, hip, and contemporary.

4. A fantastic culture

New Zealand has a rich cultural heritage, a meeting point of British-influenced Western ways and the traditional culture of the indigenous Māori people who have their own language and mythology. In New Zealand today, you’ll often see Māori culture presented in arts, crafts, and cooking.

On another cultural note, sport is a serious business in New Zealand. Cricket is exceedingly popular but it’s in rugby where they really shine. And one other place you’re sure to see the ways of the Māori is in the famous Haka—the ceremonial dance performed by the national rugby team to intimidate the opposition. The national team, known as “The All Blacks,” is the pride of New Zealand as despite the population of under 5 million people, they’re considered the greatest rugby nation on earth.

5. A warm welcome & a safe experience

New Zealanders or Kiwis are known as some of the coolest, most laid-back, and friendly people on the planet. In fact, a survey by New Zealand’s immigration department revealed that a huge 90% of foreigners in the country considered the people to be very friendly and highlighted this as a major reason for settling in easily.

Not only are the people friendly, there’s also an extremely low rate of crime in New Zealand. In the 2020 Global Peace Index survey, New Zealand is ranked the second most peaceful country in the world in terms of societal safety and security.

6. Work while you study (and after)

This is a huge advantage! While a lot of countries don’t allow you to take up part-time work while on a student visa, New Zealand does. Sure, you may not want to (or have to) work while studying but for those of you that do want to earn a little extra spending money, you’re free to do so.

As well as being allowed to work while at university, you can also stay and work for a full year after graduating.

• Diploma & NZ Diploma:
  Min 60% marks in plus two
  IELTS Overall - 6 Each module - 5.5
• Graduate Diploma requirements:
  12th + 3 years diploma/Bachelor’s degree – 55% mark
  IELTS Overall - 6 Each module - 5.5
• PG Diploma/Masters:
  Bachelor’s degree - 55%
  IELTS - 6.5 Each module - 6
• Masters in University:
  More than 60% in degree
• BSC Nursing:
  IELTS – Each Band 6.5
  After completion of the studies, there is the possibility of getting hired as a registered nurse in New Zealand.

• L10 Course - PhD Doctors: Duration - 3+ years
• L9 Course – Masters: Duration - 1-2 years
• L8 Course - PG Diploma: Duration - 1 year
• L7 Course:
  Bachelors: Duration - 3 years/4 years
  Graduate: Duration - 1 year
• L6 Course - NZ Diploma: Duration - 1 year
• L5 & L4 Course - Diploma: Duration - 1 year
• L3 & L1 Course - Certificate