Study in New Zealand

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Why Study in New Zealand?

  • British based education system.
  • International reputation as a provider of quality education.
  • Lenient admission requirements.
  • 15 years of education is acceptable.
  • Warm and welcoming environment.
  • Up to 3 years Open Post-study Work Visa.
  • PR (Permanent Residency) opportunity.
  • All the New Zealand Universities are ranked in the Top 500 as per the QS world ranking 2022
  • New Zealand is the second-most peaceful country worldwide, a rank it has enjoyed since 2014 (Global Peace Index 2022)
  • Official languages of New Zealand are English and Māori
  • Students can work 20 hours/week part time during classes and 40 hours/week during holidays. The min. wage rate is NZD 21.20 per hour
  • Popular Programs offered in the fields of – Business, Management, Tourism and Hospitality, Civil and Construction, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain & Logistics, Health Science and Nursing
Intakes:
Hence, practically there is an intake every month in some or the other institution resulting in recruitment throughout the year. Deadlines:
There is no deadline as such in New Zealand, but it is recommended to make applications at least 6 months prior to the start date to avoid last moment hassles.

University Entry Requirements

Sr. No. Name
of
University		 Bachelor
Degree
(3 years)		 Graduate
Diploma
(1 year)		 PG
Diploma
(1 year)		 Master
Degree
(1-2 years)
1 Victoria University of Wellington 75% & above in std. 12 55% and above 60% and above 60 - 65% and above
2 University of Waikato 75% & above in std. 12 55% and above 60% and above 60 - 65% and above
3 University of Canterbury 75% & above in std. 12 55% and above (As per NOOSR guidelines) 55-60% and above (As per NOOSR guidelines) 60-75% and above (As per NOOSR guidelines)
4 Lincoln University 75% & above in std. 12 55% and above 60% and above 60 - 65% and above
5 Auckland University of Technology 75% & above in std. 12 55% and above 60% and above 60 - 65% and above

Entry Requirements for ITPs

Sr. No. Name of
ITPs		 UG< Diplomas
(2 years)		 Bachelor Degree
(3 years)		 Graduate Diploma
(1 year)		 PG Diploma
(1 year)		 Masters Degree
(1-2 years)
1 Unitec Institute of Technology, Auckland 55% and above 70% and above 60% and above 60% and above 60% and above
2 Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin & Auckland 50% above 50% above 50% above 60% above 60% above
3 Manukau Institute of Technology, Auckland 50% above 50% above 50% above NA NA
4 Ara Institute of Canterbury, Christchurch 50% above 50% above 50% above NA NA
5 Whitireia New Zealand, Porirua & Auckland 50% above 50% above 50% above 60% above 60% above
6 Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec), Wellington 50% above 50% above 50% above 60% above 60% above

English Proficiency Requirements

Qualification IELTS requirement
Undergraduate Diploma - Level 6 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
Bachelors - Level 7 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
Graduate Diplomas - Level 7 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
Postgraduate Diplomas - Level 8 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
Masters – Level 9 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
Note : Few Institutions may ask for IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 for
Graduate Diploma Level 7 programmes as well.

Student Work Rights

Duration of Post Study Work Visa

Qualification Post study work visa duration
Undergraduate Diploma - Level 5 & 6 and Graduate Diploma Level 7 1 Year (If the qualification is linked to an occupation on the Green List)
Bachelors - Level 7 3 Years
Postgraduate Diplomas - Level 8 1 Year
Masters – Level 9 3 Years
PhD – Level 10 3 Years

Not every student is interviewed. An interview is conducted to get further information about a candidate and it helps INZ to take a decision on the visa application.

Once visa is applied, how many days does it take to receive the Approval in Principle?
It takes around 4-8 weeks to receive an AIP. If a student receives an interview call, we may expect the decision within 2-3 working days.

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