Reasons to Study, work and settle in New Zealand

 






















In New Zealand, the education system is a bit different than anywhere in the world. The system of getting degree based on NZQA from level 1 to level 10 is prevalent here. But there are many differences between their system and the one in India, Nepal, Srilanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan. Here, Link education and visa services did some research and explain why the education system in New Zealand is growing and what are the advantage to study and settle in New Zealand.


A bachelor's degree take three years to complete, and you will be eligible for Post study work visa upto 3 years along with the point 3 as per SMC6 for residency. Even if you persue greenlist courses and courses which are eligible for Post-study work visa, regardless any degree program, you are eligible for open work visa after study and easy pathway towards the residency. A Master's degree take 1 year if it is just research master and you will be eligible for 3 years Post study work visa and even will be provided 5 points under SMC6. However, Master degree with research and course book of around 180 to 240 credits will take 1.5 to 2 years providing same benefits of 3 years open work visa along with points for SMC6 pathway.


New Zealand is fast becoming the first choice of international students who wish to get quality education at an affordable cost. Here we outline some of the main reasons why the international student population in New Zealand has grown tremendously in recent years. New Zealand is the fifth most preferred country to study abroad among international students apart from the top countries like the USA, Canada, UK and Australia.

More than 25,000+ students have got admission across different universities in New Zealand by 2023 .Thus, there is a great demand for high-skilled workers in New Zealand, which is another reason why so many international students are interested in studying in New Zealand. This article classifies the broad reasons which are responsible for attracting a huge number of international students. 

Reasons to Study, work and settle in New Zealand

There are numerous reasons why international students choose to study in New Zealand, be it for its scenic beauty, its top-ranking courses and universities, lower costs of studying, wide options of scholarships and many more. Apart from the already mentioned, there are top seven reasons to study in New Zealand. They are as follows: 

  1. Broad Opportunities for Learning and Research.

The eight institutions that make up the university system in New Zealand along with numbers of Institutes of Technology and Polytechnic, Private Training Establishments which are located across the two main islands, the North and the South. This distribution gives students a chance to pursue opportunities in study and culture. Although all the New Zealand universities, Institutes of Technology and Polytechnic, Private Training Establishments offer degrees in the arts, business, and science, each college also has its own niche and distinct courses to offer.

Courses at New Zealand Universities, Institutes of Technology and Polytechnic, Private Training Establishments are offered at various levels of:

  • Certificate and/or Diploma

  • Undergraduate

  • Postgraduate coursework

  • Postgraduate research

  • Doctoral or research

It is a known fact that there is ample scope for research and PhD scholars are offered every possible help monetarily and academically to conduct their research. 

  1. Quality Learning based on research and theory.

New Zealand's university system is research-based as it is based on the British education model. This means there are a lot of similarities between the two systems, such as the teaching methods. The fact Nepal, India and asian countries also follows the British education system makes it easier for Nepales and Indian students to adjust. The academic staff is expected to be researchers as well as teachers. This ensures a high-quality learning experience. New Zealand Vice-Chancellors' Committee, the universities' representative body, has legal responsibility for course approval and moderation.

  1. Globally Accepted Qualifications in NZ

The education offered at all universities, Institutes of Technology and Polytechnic, Private Training Establishments of New Zealand is recognised and has been ranked by Times Higher Education (THE), ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), QS World University Ranking and US News & World Report. The courses that are offered at the universities of New Zealand are authorised by NZQA and NZQF levels. 

  1. Easy Entry Requirements with basic of English Proficiency test and academics.

Unlike many other countries, New Zealand universities, Institutes of Technology and Polytechnic, Private Training Establishments do not have a lot of competition to get admitted for a university and Non-uni degree. That is because the New Zealand government has invested heavily in higher education over the years. Because of that, New Zealand universities, Institutes of Technology and Polytechnic, Private Training Establishments have more capacity than the number of students. Students with moderate grades can get entry into most Bachelor's degree programs easily.IELTS and PTE are commonly accepted by the Institutions for admission of the students. Hence the entry requirements are minimal compared to most of the top universities in the world.

  1. A Great Place to Live & Study and settle by getting PR.

International students are welcomed warmly in New Zealand society for the cultural diversity they bring and their contribution to the economy. New Zealander citizens are well-travelled and are interested in people from other cultures, so international students feel more welcome. Campuses have students from all across the globe studying together. Students come from Europe, South East Asia, the UK, and Asia, among many others.

  1. Affordable Cost of Living & Studying and maintaining the Living standard.

The cost of living in New Zealand is comparatively lower in comparison to Australia, food is easily available at reasonable prices and a wide variety of student accommodation options. Public transport is also moderately priced, offering easy access to rivers, lakes, forests and beaches for the recreational opportunities they provide. Whereas the cost of studying in New Zealand varies between NZD 10,000 to NZD 40,000 depending upon the type, of course, the student is enrolled into.

The cost of studying in New Zealand is the lowest for doctoral programs followed by post-graduate programs and undergraduate programs. The most expensive courses in New Zealand for international students can be graduate diplomas or diploma and certificate courses.

  1. Various Job Opportunities

With the green list of occupations in New Zealand kicking in after the pandemic, the hope for a full-time opportunity and PR has been announced for international students. There are around 85 jobs listed on this list which is a gateway to offering over 21,000 jobs to qualified and skilled professionals. 

In terms of part-time time work options in New Zealand, students studying across New Zealand universities are free to work part-time. The part-time work duration has increased from 30 hours in a fortnight to 40 since there is a shortage of skilled labourers in New Zealand. Even due to shortage of manpower, New simplified points system has been introduced by immigration of New Zealand from 9th October 2023 for brining more foreign employees/students and giving pathway to residency.


To conclude, Link education and visa services believe that  New Zealand is renowned as crimeless peace country with its cultural balance and its naturally beautiful landscapes and the adventurous activities they offer. The best thing is that all this is easily accessible from all eight universities, Institutes of Technology and Polytechnic, Private Training Establishments in the country. Even though you will be there as a student, if you ever want to spend weekends and holidays exploring the country, you will have endless options to do so in whatever way you want. New Zealand offers great options for adventure sports and hiking and quality of life.



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