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New Zealand is considered to be one of the fastest-emerging and ideal study destinations for students aspiring for a quality education, with affordable tuition fees. Also, New Zealand is one of the safest countries in the world – ranked second in the Global Peace Index for 2018 and growing enormously in terms of research and development.
The New Zealand Education system is progressive, as well as much more affordable offering state-of-the-art facilities. In addition, New Zealand universities and their qualifications are highly recognized and regarded by employers across the globe.
New Zealand is also known for its beautiful scenic beauty and adventure sports. The country majorly includes two main islands—the North and South Islands, and a number of tiny islands, some of which are hundreds of miles away from the main group. The capital of New Zealand is Wellington, and the largest urban area is Auckland; both are located on the North Island. Moreover, Auckland is considered one of the world’s most liveable cities, ranking third in the 2019 Quality of Living survey conducted annually by the global HR consultants Mercer.
English, Māori, and New Zealand Sign Language are the official languages, with English being predominant and thus majorly spoken throughout the country.
It is recommended that students aspiring to study abroad take a deep dive into the entire journey, from the preparation, the courses and the admission process, to the paperwork and the visas.
| Top Courses | Price Range(NZD) |
|---|---|
| Hospitality and Tourism | 18,000 - 30,500 |
| Business studies | 25,000 - 29,900 |
| IT and Computer Science | 22,000 - 32,000 |
| Cyber Security | 17,852 -20,000 |
| Health Sciences | 28,685 - 30,000 |
| Animation | 17,019 - 29,000 |
| Arts and Humanities | 15,000 - 25,000 |
Avg Living costs / per year
13,000 - 16,000
Avg Tuition Fee/Year
Undergraduate programs-20,500 - 25,000
Postgraduate programs:19,000-29,000
MBA:31,000-50, 000
Indian students
20,000+
International students
117,000
Avg graduate
incomes / Year
40,000 - 65,000
Migration possibility
YES
Intakes
January, July (with few universities offering multiple intakes in September and November)
Scholarships Available
YES
Students aspiring to study abroad often find it hard to select the country and the university matching their interests and budget. However, if a student is willing to experience quality education with affordable tuition fees, then New Zealand is a fast emerging and an ideal study destination for them. Also, New Zealand is growing enormously in terms of research and development. Moreover, the universities of New Zealand are globally recognized and they cater to the personal needs of the student in the class.
Overall, the benefits of studying in New Zealand are as follows:
The Visa management process starts as soon as the student receives the unconditional offer letter from the university along with a valid English Language Proficiency Test score (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL).TC Global follows a well-documented method for Visa Applications. You can start the Visa process for New Zealand a maximum of 120 days before the course/program start date. The student needs to undergo Medical and Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) before applying for the New Zealand visa.
Moreover, preparing for a New Zealand visa application varies in complexity. For the visas, you'll need to get all the evidence together before you submit your application. Mostly, visas can be applied online. Others can be sent through us along with the application forms, passport, and other supporting documents. We will then assess the documents, prepare the visa file, put a covering letter/summary, and forward it to New Zealand High Commission through TT Services New Delhi along with the DD of visa fees.
The visa interview is the final stage of the application process, where one of the Consular Officers will be responsible for asking questions to assess the applications. The New Zealand High Commission will then assess your application and enclosed documents and give decisions like AIP (Approval In Principle) in approx 2 to 4 weeks.
Our Visa team is fully equipped and experienced to guide you through the process. Please connect with our Relationships team and our Visa team, should you need any assistance with your student Visa.
FUND TRANSFER SCHEME The student needs to transfer the living expense of one year to a bank account (ANZ Bank) in New Zealand, in addition to paying the tuition fee. A student needs $15,000 to pay the living costs for each year of study in New Zealand. This is the minimum amount the student needs to transfer to the FTS account. The tuition fee should be deposited to the university after receipt of AIP, from the funds shown in the Visa file. The amount deposited as FTS will be locked for twelve months and is then drip-fed to the student on a pre-arranged basis.
A student can apply for a visa to New Zealand even after a gap of 10 long years if he/she can show credible information about what he/she has been doing in the 10 years in terms of work experience, studies, and skill set.
New Zealand is considered as an ideal study abroad destination for Indian students due to its lower annual tuition fees and low cost of living for many courses.
The living expenses in New Zealand are cheaper than any other study abroad destinations like Canada, the UK, the U.S, and Australia. Approximate Cost of the Course at Universities:
Approximate Cost of Living: NZ$13,000 – NZ$15,000 per annum
Some of the courses which are in demand in New Zealand are:
