The native people of the country are termed as “Kiwis”, as the bird can be only found in the country. The country is divided into two major parts North Island and the South Island and there is total of 600 islands which makes the New Zealand. The locals are welcoming and friendly, as they the Kiwis are also travellers, hence the welcoming mentality can be a communal entity for them. Second understandable reason can be because of the number of tourists visiting the county every year. The population is over 4.5 million people but the diversity is very noteworthy. For a small country number of immigrants living is quite astonishing and akin to a European country, another imperative reason for the country to be a perfect place for immigration is the stability of the government as compared with other counterparts. The low living expense can be additional intention why the students are preferring to study in the country. The education has a British influence can be equated with British systems. However, there are two government bodies which overlook the education in New Zealand. According to Times Higher Education Rankings, five universities of the New Zealand made it to the top 400 universities in the world. A solid and robust research can be conducted in popular areas such as marine engineering, biotechnology and forensic science.
Studying in New Zealand gifts amount of cherished learning pooled with creativity, innovation and quality. Education in the country is student focused, high importance is given to the individual problem solving, innovation, create and process information. Challenges to the existing data, theories and literature are welcomed for a better path or advanced outcome. Open debates and discussion is an essential part of the New Zealand society.
Auckland is the capital houses some of the best universities in the world. Other big cities where education institutes are flourishing are Napier- Hasting, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch. A number of Indian students studying in New Zealand has seen a consistent increase due to the added advantages one gets like- low fees as compared, post study work visa of one year, PR and immigrant friendly, quality of education, and English Language. Popular course to study in New Zealand is- Visual Communication, Film Making, Tourism and Hospitality, Hotel Management, Business, Engineering and IT/Software courses. The weather can be an issue as few cities can be very chilly and cold in winters. Queenstown possesses snow-capped mountains in winters. But the summers are pretty pleasant and warm, the town is a popular tourist destination throughout the year. Auckland is situated on the coast hence the summers are warm and humid. However coastal rains can be experienced in the winters. Winters are not too harsh in terms of cold as compared to other cities. Wellington is very windy and can be challenging for international students, however the temperature in winters will be around 6 to 12 degree Celsius.
There are already a good number of Indians who have selected the country for immigration. The majority of Indians are living in Auckland, Indians are only second to China in terms of immigrant’s number residing in New Zealand. New Zealand is very popular for diploma and vocational courses and there is a number of vocational and polytechnic institutes receiving good number of international applications each year.
There are multiple intake available in New Zealand-: November, January, July and September. However there are few institutes having intakes in July, March, April and May. For an undergraduate degree the fees will be around 11K to 19k NZ$, where else for the master’s the approximate fees will be around 15K to 24K NZ$. For the living expense the students are required to show a proof of 15k per year as visa requirement.
To apply for admission in New Zealand, you must submit these documents-
New Zealand is considered one of the safest country in the world. The country has minimal crime rates and an awesome healthcare system. The country is considered as developed country with great work-life balance, number of public services makes it better to live in the country. Great infrastructure and advanced public transportation helps student to experience an easy life.
Various activities are accessible at ease which students can avail at their leisure time. Different religious centers, museums and historical sites are at each cities which are worth to visit once. There is something for everyone accordance to one’s interest one can be a part of drama, music, business and volunteer services available at the college premise.
Health insurance-Travel and Health insurance are a mandate for all the international students looking to study in New Zealand. The duration of stay doesn’t matter, as an entry to New Zealand insurance are essential whether going on a tourist, student or business visa.
Visa fees- 270 NZ$
Students can work for 20 hours per week (Part Time).
Students can stay for one year post degree to look for jobs. However if employed it should in line with course completed.
University of Canterbury Dean’s Award– This scholarship is catered to the students looking for masters and diploma in Business, Economics, information system, professional accounting, engineering, forestry, water resource management, disaster and risk. The award range is 2-8 NZ$ depending on the course applying for.
Commonwealth Scholarship– If looking for masters (1-2 years) and Ph.D. in New Zealand then one can opt to apply for this scholarship.
Few more scholarships to check out are-:
Most frequent questions and answers
Generally students require F1 visa to pursue their academics in US. However there are different types of visas which fit the bill for different purposes. For example you are issued a M1 visa -if you plan to engage in a non-academic vocational training at a US institute. The J1 visa allows for a student to take training for that part of the academic course which is available only in US. it’s more to do with student exchange programs
When you enter the United States on a student visa, you will usually be admitted for the duration of your student status. That means you may stay as long as you maintain full-time student status, even if the F-1 visa in your passport expires while you are in America. However, if you depart the USA with an expired visa, you will need to obtain a new one, applying at an Embassy abroad, before being able to return to America and resume your studies. When you complete the course of studies shown on your I-20, and any authorized practical training, you are allowed an additional 60 days in the USA, to prepare for departure from the country, or to transfer to another university.
The estimated living cost varies between $8,000 to $15,000 annually depending on the state you will be pursuing your education in.
There are a number of options when it comes to deciding where you will live when you are living and studying in the United States.: 1.) On-Campus Dormitories 2.) Off-Campus Apartments 3.) Homestays
Normally, Universities application deadline and document deadline is different. If not, you can send the available document at the time of application first and complete rest of the document (GRE/GMAT/IELTS) within 1-1.5 months to follow. However, if final semester/year marksheet is pending that Universities will demand only after they will be issues, make sure you mention a prospective date of result announcement and document receipt at the time of application.
Step 1 : First of all you need to ascertain the type of visa used /applied by you. Read about the different types of visa in Common Nonimmigrant Visas. Also check the visa waiver program. Step 2: The next step involves you to complete Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application DS160. Make sure to give all your details accurately. You also need your DS160 doc to book your appointment for the same. Step 3: Pay up the visa Fee which is usually $160.