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COUNTRY FACTS |
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Capital: |
Wellington |
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Population: |
3,951,307 |
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Area: |
270,534
sq km |
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Language: |
English, Maori |
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Religion: |
Protestant,
Buddhist |
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Continent: |
Australasia |
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WHY STUDY IN
NEW ZEALAND?
New Zealanders value fresh thinking and teach original thinking. When
students educated in New Zealand embark on their chosen careers they're valued
for the new ideas they are able to contribute in today's new world. New Zealand
bases its education programs on the British system. Therefore, New Zealand
offers students the most prestigious education system in the world without the
expense and inconvenience of living in the Northern Hemisphere. A qualification
from New Zealand ranks with the best in the world. It is seen as internationally
desirable because students have a high level of practical and theoretical
competency when they graduate. New Zealand is an easy, safe place to live and
New Zealanders are as famous as the Irish for their
warmth and hospitality.
STUDENT
VISA PROCESSProcess to obtain New Zealand's Student Visa for international students
Immigration and Visa
Information
New
Zealand has many agreements with other countries,
which allow a person to come to New Zealand for 90
days without a visa. During that time, you can study
or be a tourist. Please consult your nearest New
Zealand Embassy or High Commission for information on
visa requirements. The school or institution you
choose can also help you with visa information.
However, the standard requirements are:
Complete the 'Application for Student Visa' Form :
These are
available at the New Zealand Embassy or High
Commission and your local travel/education agencies.
With the 'Application for Student Visa' you will need
to include:
A recent
passport-size photograph.
Payment of a non-refundable
visa application fee :
An 'Offer of
Place' from a New Zealand education school or
institution which states that you have been accepted
by the school, the name of the course, the minimum
time to complete the course, whether a course fee is
required to be paid or the student is exempt from the
fee (e.g. scholarship students). The New Zealand
institution, which has confirmed your enrolment, will
send this 'Offer of Place' to you. Evidence of payment
of course tuition fee or evidence of exemption from
fee.
Note: Students are
no longer required to produce evidence of payment of
course fees before their applications are approved in
principle.
A guarantee of accommodation :
A
written assurance from a New Zealand education
institution or other persons that suitable
accommodation is available to you in New Zealand. Most
New Zealand institutions will assist you with
accommodation.
Evidence of sufficient funds to cover your living
expenses and return travel back to your home country.
You will need to provide medical clearance and
character references ONLY for courses, which are
longer than 24 months. Contact the New Zealand Embassy
or High Commission for further information on this.
Students will only be issued with a student visa if
they have enrolled in an approved course at an
institution or establishment, which is accredited to
offer it. If your application for a student visa is
approved you will need a passport which will be valid
for 3 months beyond your initial date of departure
from New Zealand. Contact
For matters pertaining to student visas and
immigration, students should write to:
enquiry@nzis.dol.govt.nz
FINANCIAL AIDS
Scholarships and Financial aid available for
International Students in New Zealand
So far financial aids
are not available in New Zealand. All courses for overseas students are
on a full fee paying basis. Department of Education
does not offer any scholarship to foreign students.
Nor are there any fellowships, research associate ship
etc for higher studies in New Zealand for your support.
However, the
overseas students are permitted to work part-time for
15 hours per week providing they are doing a full-time
undergraduate course of 2 years or more; or a
postgraduate course of 12 months or more.
LIVING COST IN
NEW ZEALAND
Living Cost for International Students in New Zealand As far as cost of
living is concerned it is advised that students budget
around NZ$10,000 per annum.
Tuition fees can range from NZ$ 11,000 to NZ$ 18,000
per annum depending on course/ program of study.
Details of costs can be obtained from the New Zealand
High Commission, any of the approved Education
Advisors or direct from the NZ institution.
Accommodation
New Zealand takes particular care of students'
welfare. NZ institutions assist students in finding
accommodation whilst studying in New Zealand. Various
types of accommodation are available.
Halls of
residence, Student Hostels, dormitories - these are
usually located on campus with single or double
(shared) rooms. Costs range from NZ$ 500 - 600 per month including food.
Home Stay
Students will live with a New Zealand family with
their own room. As a family member, the student has
every opportunity to experience the New Zealand way of
life. Cost for this (including food) also ranges
between NZ$ 500-600.
Apartments/Flats -
this is a popular option with Indian students. Most
institutions help students find a flat. Students
choose their own flat mates. Costs range from NZ$ 450
- 525 per month. This
includes food + other expenses.
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