Study In New Zealand

New Zealand

New Zealand is an internationally recognized source of high-quality education and research excellence. Its universities, vocational colleges, and schools are world-class, backed by government-mandated quality assurance and codes of conduct that protect international students and their families. New Zealand also offers strong value for money and a high standard of living — more than 200,000 international students from around 100 countries study there each year.

Beyond your study visa, we can also guide you on your New Zealand Visitor Visa once you're ready.

Why study in New Zealand?

New Zealand's institutions are internationally recognized for quality, and its graduates are particularly successful at securing skilled roles and leadership positions worldwide.

• New Zealand qualifications are respected globally when seeking employment or further study at leading international institutions.
• Living costs and tuition in New Zealand are considerably lower than in the UK or the USA. Around 85% of Indian students there pursue higher education in IT, engineering, accounting, applied science, and hospitality, alongside a growing number in newer fields like biotechnology.

Admission Requirements

Requirements differ by course and level. Indian students must meet a minimum English language requirement for each subject, along with a minimum academic record of 75% or higher in Class XII. Students below this threshold may still qualify for Foundation and Diploma programmes. Applicants must be at least 18 years old before joining a degree programme. These figures are a general guide — always confirm current requirements with your shortlisted institution.

The following documents are typically also required:

• Two letters of recommendation from an employer or manager who knows your work well, if you have job experience
• Photocopied GMAT/IELTS/TOEFL score reports
• Portfolio (for applicants to art and design courses)
• Other certificates and achievements at the state, national, or extracurricular level

Cost of living in New Zealand

The living costs depend significantly on where you live, and how often you socialize in New Zealand. Some of the fundamental elements for living in New Zealand as an international student are:

• Lodging (on-campus or off-campus)
• Food and groceries
• Electricity, water, gas, and internet
• Phone bills
• Textbooks and reference materials
• Return airfare to India

Other costs that vary from person to person include dining out, travel and holidays, car rental and insurance, and cable TV.

Tuition. Fees vary by university, course, and city. Undergraduate tuition can reach up to 10.78 lakhs per year in New Zealand, while postgraduate courses run around 11.5 lakhs per year.

Living expenses

Your student visa application must show evidence of sufficient funds to support yourself throughout your stay. For programmes longer than 36 weeks, you'll need to demonstrate NZ$15,000 per year (40 weeks) of study — roughly NZ$300–350 per week for a single student's general living expenses.

Admission and Application Process

The major intakes are in February, July and sometimes in September. The academic year in New Zealand is from mid / late February to early November and most Universities have 2 semesters with a holiday of 4 weeks in June. Each University operates slightly different dates and some also offer summer school during the summer holidays from November to February.

To study in New Zealand, students must have a suitable level of English language proficiency and complete basic academic criteria. Institutions will evaluate your application to see if you meet the requirements for your planned course of study. They'll look at the level and subject of the studies you did in New Zealand or in your native country. In the English language, a range of 6.0/6.5 for undergraduate courses and 6.5/7.5 for postgraduate studies is appropriate.

Documentation is required.

• Curriculum Vitae.
• Goals and objectives.
• Transcripts of grades and certificates of completion of appropriate degrees.
• Internships and certificates for extracurricular activities.
• Passport Copy
• Birth certificate
• Letter of recommendation from colleges & employers

Work Permit

New Zealand's job market will be robust in the next years as a result of the country's continuous economic expansion. Over the years 2018-23 and 2023-28, the government's Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) forecasts average annual GDP growth of roughly 2.7 percent and 2.5 percent, respectively. This GDP performance will be supported by household spending, residential investment, a comeback of tourism, and significant growth in exports. At these rates of growth, New Zealand will require approximately 40,000 new workers every year. With an older population and more individuals leaving the workforce, many of those new jobs will likely have to be filled by people who come to New Zealand from other countries.