- British Based Education System
- International reputation as a provider of quality education
- Lenient admission requirements
- 15 years of education is acceptable
- PR (Permanent Residency) opportunity
Facts:
- New Zealand is located in the Southwest Pacific Ocean and consists of two main Islands, the North Island and South Island which are separated by the Cook Strait
- Capital of New Zealand is Wellington but the most popular and happening city is Auckland
- The total population of New Zealand is approximately 5 Million
- The official languages of New Zealand are English and Maori
- Students can work 20 hours/week part time during classes and 40 hours/week during holidays. The min. wage rate is NZD 22.70 per hour
Rankings:
- All the Universities are ranked in the Top 500 Universities as per the QS rankings 2024
- New Zealand is the second-most peaceful country worldwide and has enjoyed since 2014 (Global Peace Index 2022)
- Two of the best student cities in the world (QS best student cities 2023) – Auckland and Christchurch
Types of Educational Institutions:
- Universities – There are 8 Government-funded Universities providing undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs.
- Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) – A popular option is to study at one of the 16 government-funded Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics.
- Private Tertiary and Training Establishments – There are private tertiary and training providers offering courses in a diverse range of subjects including arts, hospitality, computer studies, secretarial studies, quality management, ecotourism, and others.
Academic Requirements:
UG Diploma (Level 6):
Academics: 55% to 60% in grade XII
IELTS: Overall 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
TOEFL: Overall 79 with no band less than 20
PTE: Overall 51
Bachelors (Level 7):
Academics: 65% to 75% in grade XII
IELTS: Overall 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
TOEFL: Overall 79 with no band less than 20
PTE: Overall 51
Graduate Diploma (Level 7):
Academics: Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50-55%
IELTS: Overall 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
TOEFL: Overall 79 with no band less than 20
PTE: Overall 51
PG Diploma (Level 8):
Academics: Bachelor’s degree with minimum 55-60%
IELTS: Overall 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
TOEFL: Overall 90 with no band less than 21
PTE: Overall 59
Masters (Level 9):
Academics: Bachelor’s degree with minimum 60-65%
IELTS: Overall 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
TOEFL: Overall 90 with no band less than 21
PTE: Overall 59