Frequently Asked Questions

You must be happy to know and note that New Zealand offers a wide array of high-quality educational institutions that offer a wide range of courses in diverse fields. So, you can get multiple options to choose from: Some of these alternatives include the following:

• Healthcare
• Fashion & Design
• Engineering & Technology
• Business & Management
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Agriculture
• Digital Design
• Science, etc.

Not just the right course, you also get the freedom to select a school and location of study. You can decide this depending p on your budget that you would want to spend there during the period. New Zealand has a wide variety of academic establishments, including Universities, Private Training Establishments, Institutes of Technology, and Polytechnics.

Yes, indeed! You must be aware of the fact that different institutes and courses look for different efficiency levels in the English language. You would need to correspond with the institute to find out what efficiency level it is looking for. You can decide further depending on your proficiency in the language.

New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) has the authority to define and decide the English language admission criteria for overseas students. You can always do well to correspond with the authorities at the institute to find out the right information on this.

Speaking to the visa authorities can help you get better and clearer answers to such questions. The officials have a clear idea about this, and they can guide you in the most authentic manner. Usually, the visa application has a clear-cut idea of that. If you have earned a scholarship or have a sponsor to take the responsibility for educational expenses, then you do not need to present evidence of finances.

Normally, students require NZ$ 20,000 if they want or need to stay in New Zealand for longer than one year. The cost often varies depending on the type of course, the location of the institute, and the time period of study for international students.

We answer similar questions to a number of students. Here, you can think about applying for a scholarship or looking for part-time work opportunities to help you pay for your expenses, including education and living costs. Getting a scholarship clearly means you won’t have to engage yourself in a part-time job. It is an advantage that clearly means that you will have more time for your studies.

Depending on your age, the kind of institute you attend, course level, and other relevant factors, you would be able to work while you are studying in New Zealand. When it comes to working periods, students are often allowed to work part-time for 20 hours a week during term time, and full-time for 40 hours during the Christmas-New Year break. Working full time 40 hours per week during term time and stated holidays are allowed for students who have enrolled themselves for Ph.D. or Masters by Research.

There are numerous possibilities for lodging, including everything from a hostel to a flatting (sharing an apartment). Homestay is a very common type of accommodation for international students studying in New Zealand. Usually, these homestays are run, managed, and cared for by a friendly family in New Zealand!

As far as technicalities are concerned, there is no such obligation. Depending on your past educational achievements, a post-study visa permits you to work in New Zealand for up to three years after completing your graduation. You would need to speak to the counselors before you decide on future academic proceedings.

Yes, definitely. Ph.D. programs in a variety of arenas are available at leading New Zealand universities. When applying for a Ph.D. course or program, you would need to validate that you have a thorough consideration of this matter. Before you join the course, you will be required to display that you are capable of conducting your own research.