STUDY COST IN NEW ZEALAND
Why Study in New Zealand
New Zealand is a country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean consisting of 2 main islands, both marked by volcanoes and glaciation. Capital Wellington, on the North Island, is home to Te Papa Tongarewa, the expansive national musseum. Wellington’s dramatic Mt. Victoria, along with the South Island’s Fiordland and Southern Lakes, stood in for mythical Middle Earth in Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” films.
New Zealand is a unique country, with gorgeous scenery and excellent study opportunities. It’s a safe and welcoming community with a world-class reputation for cutting-edge research and a creative destination for internal students.Â
New Zealand has a progressive education system which has state of art facilities where its qualifications are internationally recognized and a wide range of study opportunities, including state-administered primary, secondary schools, universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and private training establishments.
Smooth Entry Requirements
Unlike the situation in the UK and 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 Bachelors degree programs without any problems. Therefore, entry requirements are moderate compared with most of the top universities in the UK
Opportunity for Migration and Job
This country provides students a visa to search for a job after completion of their course and also has a good opportunity to migrate.
Value For Money
The cost of study in New Zealand is generally less expensive and hard than other English speaking countries like UK, USA etc. The chance to combine studying with travel makes New Zealand even more interesting to choose as an opportunity to study and work in and it is known for its very high education standards. 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.
Improve Your English Skills.
As English is the day-to-day language in New Zealand, Bangladeshi students find it very easy to study, live and interact in New Zealand. Moreover the New Zealand accent is easy to understand.
Clean, Green and Safe Country
New Zealand offers a safe learning environment. It is the first country in the world to declare itself as a nuclear free zone. The environment is green, clean and uncrowned with a small populations and wide open spaces.
Work with study
All students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations i.e. 40 hours. Many New Zealand institutions offer a student employment service called ‘Student Job Search’ to help you find work.
Best Universities in New Zealand in 2023-2024 for International Students
Cost of Studying & Living in New Zealand
| Programs | Cost |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | From $ 22,000 to $ 32,000 |
| Postgraduate | From $ 26,000 to $ 37,000h |
| PhD | From $ 6,500 to $ 9,000 |
| Small Cities to Bigger Cities | Â From $ 15,000 to $ 27,000 |
Documents Required
- Valid Passport – Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your period of stay in New Zealand.
- Completed Student Visa Application
- Application fee payment receipt, as you are required to pay 295 NZD + Rs. 690 (approximately) before your interview
- An offer of a place – You need to have an offer of a place from a New Zealand institute/university. The forms are usually issued after the tuition fees have been received
- Letter from your current institution confirming your status as a study abroad student
- Health insurance receipt
- You may be required to show Health and Character certificates, to prove that your intention of staying in New Zealand is genuine
- Two passport-sized photographsÂ
- Note:Â Additional documentation may be required. During the personal interview, additional documents may be requested by the interviewer. These may be documents to prove evidence of academic or financial status.
- Transcripts, diplomas, degrees, or certificates from schools you attended
- Scores from tests that your college required, such as TOEFL, GRE, or GMAT
- How you will pay for all educational, living, and travel costs.