Often referred to as the youngest country, in recent years New Zealand has emerged as an educational hub. Offering an extremely high standard of education and a good quality of life, in the surrounds of breathtaking scenery and at a reasonable price, it's no wonder that more and more international students are opting to study in beautiful New Zealand.
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It is essential that you spend time researching all the options for study in New Zealand, as your decision will affect your education, quality of life and future career. Remember you may be spending several years in your new home so choosing the right institution in the right location is very important.
Your decision should depend on a number of factors including location, course and institution. Establishing your main reason for wanting to study in New Zealand is a great starting point. For example, have you always wanted to study in New Zealand regardless of your subject choice? Or is your decision based on a particular institution specialising in your chosen subject area?
Choosing a course
There are many subject choices and different types of course available. Some are academic, whereas others are more vocational and work-based (such as nursing). You should make sure you know exactly what a course covers, as often courses of the same name will cover different areas; what’s included varies greatly and depends on the institution’s facilities and strengths.
You may have a specific course in mind, in which case you can narrow your search down to those institutions that offer it. However, if not then you should consider what kind of course you are interested in and may want to ask:
Choosing a location
Your chosen course may be offered at a number of different institutions in various areas of New Zealand. Deciding on a location to study can be a difficult choice. New Zealand is a small country with reliable and efficient travel networks. It’s famous for the great outdoors and epic landscapes but also has large, vibrant cities such as Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. You should consider what kind of environment and lifestyle you would prefer. If you’d like to work whilst studying you may also want to consider what job opportunities there are, and also consider what your options after study will be. You may also want to consider:
Choosing an institution
There are eight national universities in New Zealand, along with many more polytechnics and technology institutes, so choosing an institution will be affected by a balance of where and what you’d like to study. As well as researching courses and areas, there are other things you should think about when considering your options, such as:
For more information about courses and institutions in New Zealand, see the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) website or use the free course search tool on the Educated New Zealand website.
