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About New Zealand

New Zealand is an island democracy in the southwestern Pacific ocean. It is located near the midpoint of the water and made up of two vital islands including a number of tiny islands. Because of distance, it was one of the last regions to be settled by humans. New Zealand two prime components are North Island and South Island detached by Cook Strait. Okiato was the first capital of New Zealand and Auckland was the second but since 1865 Wellington is the present capital of New Zealand. Wellington is the home of the country’s national Parliament, offices and headquarters.

New Zealand has a largely mild climate. Its weather is dominated by two major geographical features – the sea and the mountains. New Zealand weather has dominant importance to the people of New Zealand, as many inhabitants make their living from farming. English is the main language spoken by most New Zealanders. In April 2006, New Zealand became the first country to declare sign language as an official language as well as English. The New Zealand Dollar is the currency of this country. New Zealand has the best education theme that attracts worldwide students to enjoy the perfection of study.

Why study in New Zealand
  • The broad range of study and research opportunities

The eight institutions that make up the New Zealand university system are located in cities across the country’s two main islands, the North and the South. This distribution gives students the chance to pursue a wide range of opportunities in the study, work, recreation and culture.

The proximity of all eight universities to New Zealand’s diverse natural environment offers students the chance to research anything from endangered marine mammals to earthquake engineering. Although all the universities offer core degrees in the arts, business and science, each also has its own distinctive profile.

For example, Auckland and Otago have the country’s two medical schools, featuring hospital-based learning, whereas Canterbury and Auckland have an international profile for their engineering courses.

You can read more about the universities in New Zealand in our choosing a university section.

  • A high-quality learning experience

The New Zealand university system is research-based, as it is historically based on the British higher education model. This means there are a number of similarities between the 2 systems, such as the names of qualifications, teaching methods, and the look and feel of the university campuses. All academic staff are expected to be active researchers as well as teachers. This insistence on research-informed teaching ensures a high-quality learning experience.

The universities representative body, the New Zealand Vice-Chancellors Committee, has legal responsibility for university course approval and moderation procedures.
The New Zealand Universities Academic Audit Unit supports this quality assurance method. These systems certify that university education in New Zealand is of a consistently excellent standard.

A degree recognized and valued by UK employers

Students applying for jobs in the UK with a degree from New Zealand are highly sought after by UK employers. Employers are seeking out graduates with a global perspective and completing your degree overseas is a great way of achieving this.

  • Moderate entry requirements

Unlike the situation in the UK and many other countries, New Zealand does not have massive competition to enter the first year of a university degree. This is because the New Zealand government has invested heavily in university education over the years.
As a result, New Zealand has more capacity than it has students. Good students with moderate grades can gain entry to most Bachelor's degree programs without any problems. Therefore, entry requirements are moderate compared with most of the top universities in the UK.

  • A welcoming destination

International students are welcomed by New Zealand society, both for the cultural diversity they bring and their contribution to the economy. They are gladly received into New Zealand homes and student social networks. New Zealanders are well-travelled, with a great interest in people from other cultures, so visitors and international students soon feel more than welcome.
Campuses are highly international, with students from all corners of the globe studying and socializing together. Students come from Europe, South East Asia, the UK, North Asia, Japan, South America, India, and Australia, amongst many others.

New Zealand also has a well-developed system of pastoral care for international students, backed by a government-monitored Code of Practice. This means you will be well looked after during your time studying there.

  • Costs

The country has a comparatively low cost of living, abundant fresh food at reasonable prices and a wide variety of student accommodation options. Transport is also moderately priced, affording easy access to rivers, mountains, lakes, forests and beaches and the recreational opportunities they provide.

Campus World International  Study in New Zealand consultants Cochin (Kochi), Ernakulam, Kerala

  • Beautiful location

New Zealand is renowned for its natural beauty and its adventure activities, and all this is readily accessible from all eight universities in the country.

Student Visa Requirements

Before you make your visa application, ensure the following documents are available:

• A written offer of a full-time place on a course thats approved
by the NZQA. (OUR responsibility)

• Evidence that the student can cover the living costs while in
New Zealand.

For courses less than nine months the student will need access to

• NZ$ 1,000 for each month of your stay OR
• NZ$ 400 for each month if the accommodation is already paid (the student needs evidence of pre-paid accommodation) OR
• a letter from the education provider saying that accommodation
and other living costs are included in the course costs already paid.

For courses of more than nine months the student will need access to

• NZ$ 10,000 per year (Evidence of funds can be bank drafts, bank statements with your name on it or letters of credit.)
• A pre-paid return ticket back to your country or additional funds to buy a ticket
• Payment of all fees for the course taken
• Offer of accommodation
• A passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave New Zealand
• A Medical and Chest X-ray Certificate (less than 3 months old) if you are staying in New Zealand for more than 12 months, and a police certificate if you plan to be here for more than 2 years. A police certificate is required from the country of citizenship, as well as from any country in which the student lived 5 years or more since age 17. Police certificates must be no more than 6 months old when submitting the application.

The conditions of a student visa means the student must:

attend class at the place (education provider) written on the student visa
make academic progress while in New Zealand, as determined by the education provider pay the fees for the study or training.

The student visa may be cancelled if the student:

  • is not in New Zealand for the purpose stated (i.e., you are not studying) receive income for work without the permission of Immigration New Zealand (INZ) (the 20 hours the student is allowed to work, he needs to get a permit!)
  • commit a crime
    The student should always ensure that the student visa is current and note when it expires so that it can be renewed in time. The student visa will only be renewed if the student attends the course enrolled in.
Embassy in india

New Zealand Embassy , India
Sir Edmund Hillary Marg
Chanakyapuri, 110 021, New Delhi, India
Phone: +91-11-4688-3170
+91-11-4259-6300
Fax: +91-11-4688-3165
Email: nzhc@airtelmail.in
Website URL: http://www.nzembassy.com/india

New Zealand Consulate, India
Level 2, 3 North Avenue
Maker Maxity, Bandra Kurla complex, 400051, Mumbai, India
Phone: +91-22-6131-6668
Fax: +91-22-6131-6673
Email: nzcg.mumbai@nzte.govt.nz

New Zealand Consulate , India
Maithri, 132 Cathedral Road, 600 086, Chennai, India
Phone: +91-44-2811-2472
Fax: +91-44-2811-2449
Email: l.ganesh@rane.co.in

Useful Links

Useful websites
A selection of useful tourism-related websites for further information about New Zealand.
Accommodation
• Backpacker Accommodation
www.backpack.co.nz
www.nzbackpack.com
• Bed & Breakfast Inns of NZ
www.bnb.co.nz
• Farms & Home stays
www.ruralholidays.co.nz
• Friars Guide (Luxury)
www.friars.co.nz
• Holiday Homes
www.nzholidayhomes.co.nz
• Holiday Parks / Campsites
www.holidayparks.co.nz
www.topparks.co.nz
• New Zealand Home stays and Farm stays
www.nzhomestay.co.nz
• New Zealand Lodge Association
www.lodgesofnz.co.nz
• Range of accommodation
www.accommodata.co.nz

• Qualmark rated – range of accommodation
www.qualmark.co.nz
• Vacation Homes
www.nzvacationhomes.co.nz
• Where to Stay guides
www.aatravel.co.nz
• Youth Hostel Association
www.yha.org.nz
Events
• New Zealand Tourism Industry Association
• New Zealand Eventfinder
• Events Calendar
• Conventions New Zealand

Government organisations
• NZ Tourism Strategy Group
• NZ Tourism Strategy Group – Research
• Department of Conservation

• Department of Internal Affairs
• Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
• Ministry of Economic Development
• Ministry of Education
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

• New Zealand Customs Service
• New Zealand Immigration Service
• New Zealand Government Online
• Reserve Bank of New Zealand
• Statistics New Zealand

• New Zealand Trade & Enterprise
• Treaty of Waitangi
Other Services
• Access New Zealand
• NZ Transport Agency – driver licences
• MetService – weather information

• New Zealand Snow Reports
• New Zealand Wines
• Qualmark – quality rating system
• Te Papa Museum – Wellington
• i-SITE Visitor Information Network

• AA Guides (Automobile Association)
• Fodors New Zealand
• Jasons New Zealand Travel Channel
• Mountaineers Books
• New Zealand – A Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit
• New Zealand White Pages
• New Zealand Yellow Pages

• Wises Maps
• Indigenous New Zealand – Maori Tourism
• Te Ara – Encyclopedia of New Zealand
• New Zealand Film Commission
• New Zealand Film and Video Technicians Guild

Regional Tourism Organisations
• Central South Island Tourism
• Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism
• Destination Fiordland
• Destination Lake Taupo
• Destination Manawatu
• Destination Marlborough
• Destination Northland
• Destination Queenstown
• Destination Rotorua
• Destination Wairarapa
• Lake Wanaka Tourism
• Nature Coast
• Nelson Tasman
• Positively Wellington
• Tourism Auckland
• Tourism Bay of Plenty
• Tourism Central Otago
• Tourism Coromandel
• Tourism Dunedin
• Tourism Eastland
• Tourism West Coast
• Venture Southland
• Venture Taranaki
• Visit Hawkes Bay
• Visit Oamaru
• Visit Ruapehu
• Wanganui Inc
Transport – Travel Pass
• Scenic Rail Pass
• New Zealand Travel Pass

Transport – Airline
• Air New Zealand
• Air Tahiti Nui
• Emirates
• Jetstar

• Virgin Australia
• Qantas Airways
• Singapore Airlines
Transport – Coach
• Flying Kiwi
• Great Sights
• InterCity Coachlines
• Kiwi Experience
• Magic Travellers Network
• Newmans Coach Line
• Stray Travel

Transport – Ferry
• NZ Inter-Island Ferries

Transport – Train
• New Zealand Trains

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