New Zealand
New Zealand is located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, just south of Australia. The country is not part of Australia and has never been (many people make that error), but it has been its own country since the late 19th century. Before then, the country was actually considered to be part of the United Kingdom, and was under the laws and jurisdiction of the crown. New Zealand is actually a number of smaller islands, with two main islands (the North Island, also called Te Ika-a-Māui by the natives, and the South Island, also called Te Waipounamu) that comprise most of the land area of the country.
Why Study in New Zealand?
New Zealand offers a world-class education in a postcard-perfect environment. New Zealand has an excellent, centrally managed quality assurance system. The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) requires that institutions are registered to enrol international students and ensures compliance with qualifications standards.
Five New Zealand universities were ranked in the top 400 universities in the world by the 2013-2014 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
New Zealand has always been internationally recognized for its excellent education standards and for training high-quality teachers, which makes it rather a given fact that the institutions in New Zealand provide one of the best world-class teaching faculties. Apart from this, New Zealand also has a high quality of amenities and research facilities for its students.
But that is not all the country has to offer. It also provides a perfect mix of a modern cosmopolitan society that exists in perfect harmony with the country’s outdoorsy lifestyle. Replete with all kinds of natural landscaped ranging from snowcapped mountains and steaming volcanoes to rolling green hills, golden sandy beaches and lush rainforests. Living in New Zealand provides every student a chance to grow with its multi-cultural society and natural wonders all at once. Education in New Zealand is truly an all-encompassing experience.
How to apply for Student Visa?
Cost of Studying in
New Zealand
One of the advantages of studying in New Zealand is value for your money. Living expenses and tuition costs are comparatively affordable.
Tuition fees vary depending on the type of course (arts or science; undergraduate/bachelor or postgraduate) and the duration of the course.
As compared to most study destination, New Zealand provides one with value for money as the living expenses and tuition costs in New Zealand are very affordable. The tuition fee of-course varies from course to course and university to university, and of course with the duration of the course. The cost of rental accommodation also depends on a number of factors like where you study and the style of accommodation.
Like other parts of the world, the cost of rental accommodation varies greatly depending on where you study and the style of accommodation. The living cost in New Zealand is at an average NZ$ 15000 per year as per Immigration New Zealand guidelines.
There are a number of different visas that you can end up applying for, but they all have the same process. Here is a basic, step-by-step layout of the process.
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You have to fill out an application, which you can find on the immigration website here.
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You need to get any and all medical certificates required by the government, which you will see on the application or the visa guide.
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If you live in Australia or New Zealand, you don’t need a visa.
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You need to meet any and all requirements set by your school.
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There are a number of requirements that you have to meet in order to get approved for your visa. You have to get an offer of place or confirmation of enrollment (the latter is for those who already have a visa and need it to be renewed. You need to provide evidence of funding and that you plan to leave, and have a passport that extends at least three months after your stay will be ending. Learn more here.
Because of IEBCGROUP now it is easy to get the scholarships up to US$ 2500.00 for any course applied in IEBCGROUP representing colleges and universities.
VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT VISA
Your IEBCGROUP Education counsellor will guide you through the application process for your New Zealand student visa.
To receive a student visa, you have to prove that you have enough money to pay for living expenses, education costs and travel for your entire stay in New Zealand.
For your student visa you may also require:
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Offer letter: The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) offer letter to international students, which lists minimum course duration, course fees and whether the fees are applicable at domestic or foreign rates.
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Guarantee of Stay (for students aged under 18 years): A written document from an institution or person that states that the student has suitable accommodation arranged in New Zealand.
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Health and medical requirements: If you are staying in New Zealand an e-medical certificate need to be provided.
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Proof of English: An IELTS score to demonstrate competency in English is necessary to apply for a student visa to study in New Zealand. You will need to meet IELTS score prerequisites to gain admission to the top universities in New Zealand.
Working While Studying Possible ?
Employment prospects in New Zealand
Apart from the internships that the students can join while pursuing their educational courses in New Zealand, owing to the skill shortages across the various sectors in the New Zealand market, students with skills in demand and who wish to stay in New Zealand long term can apply for a Skilled Migrant visa, which will allow them to work and live in the country permanently. Graduates are in high demand in New Zealand, in particular in the health, information and communications technology, agriculture and farming, as well as the engineering industries.
Earn while you learn
An international education can be a strain on a student’s budget. In New Zealand, most students enrolled in a course of 12 months' duration or longer can work part-time for up to 20 hours a week during the semester and during holiday periods.
This not only helps top up the bank balance but also provides an excellent opportunity to integrate with the community and meet new people.
After graduation
With skill shortages across various sectors in the New Zealand labour market, graduates are in high demand in New Zealand. In particular, there is a strong demand for skilled workers in the health, information and communications technology, agriculture and farming, and engineering industries.
Students with skills in demand and who wish to stay in New Zealand long-term may apply for a Skilled Migrant visa, which will allow them to live and work in New Zealand permanently.
IEBCGROUP CAN ASSIST YOU FOR FOLLOWING UNIVERSITIEs & ITPs
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Ara Institute of Canterbury (ARA)
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Eastern Institute of Technology (Hawkes Bay) (EIT)
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Manukau Institute of Technology
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Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)
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Northland Polytechnic (NorthTec)
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Otago Polytechnic
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Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)
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Tai Poutini Polytechnic
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The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
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Unitec New Zealand
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Universal College of Learning (UCOL)
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Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
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Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
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Wellington Institute of Technology (Weltec)
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Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT)
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Whitireia Community Polytechnic
Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
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