Auckland/Otago/Canterbury/Wellington

Early Childhood Education – Ages upto 5 years
Primary Education – Ages 5 to 10 years
Intermediate Education – Ages 11 to 12 years
Secondary Education – Ages 13 to 18 years
Tertiary Education – 18 years and above

1. High-quality education – All of New Zealand’s eight universities are ranked among the top three per cent of universities worldwide, assuring you of top-notch education at an affordable price.
2. Strong focus on research and innovation – New Zealand’s education system is heavily influenced by that of the UK, which involves a strong focus on research-based teaching across multiple disciplines. This also makes New Zealand the #1 choice for international PhD students, who can pay the same domestic tuition fee and work full-time during their studies while enjoying the vast amount of cutting-edge research opportunities on offer.
3. Safety and high quality of life – New Zealand is currently ranked as the second-safest country in the world. The country also has so much to offer in terms of its multicultural environment, outdoor lifestyle, and its beautiful natural landscapes comprising green hills, lush rainforests, golden beaches, and snowcapped mountains.
4. Work while studying – International students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during the semester and full-time during semester breaks. Especially at the postgraduate or PhD level, you will be allowed to work full-time.

Bachelor’s degree = Completion of GCE Advanced Level or Year 12 equivalent (subjects should be relevant for the chosen degree) with minimum three simple passes (top-ranked universities will require higher grades) and IELTS overall score of 6.0 – 6.5 with no band less than 6.0

Master’s degree = Completion of an accredited Bachelor’s degree (preferably in the same field of study) with minimum 1st class or upper 2nd class honours and IELTS overall score of 6.5 – 7.0 with no band less than 6.5. Relevant work experience is also desirable.

Doctoral degree = Completion of an accredited Master’s degree (preferably in the same field of study) and IELTS overall score of 7.0 – 7.5 with no band less than 7.0. Relevant work experience and existing research publications are desirable.

10 – 100 per cent (depending on the university and applicant’s overall profile and past achievements)

1st year = NZD15,000 (Main applicant) : NZD15,000 (Adult dependant) : NZD15,000 (Child or additional dependant)

Upto 20 hours per week and full-time during semester breaks

Relatively easy. Most international graduates secure full-time employment within just 3-6 months upon graduation.

Three years

You can apply for PR when your post-study work visa is close to the expiry date.