About new zealand
New Zealand is a beautiful country, known for its clean green image and stunning natural scenery. New Zealand is made up of three main islands as well as many other smaller islands. The two main islands of New Zealand are, as their names suggest, the North and South Islands. Stewart Island is the third, much smaller island, located at the far bottom of the South Island.
The South Island is larger than the North; however, it is less densely populated. Here you will find vast alpine ranges, wide flat plains, and cascading glaciers! Christchurch is the largest city in the Southerland.
Population: 4,428,312*
Capital City: Wellington
Largest City: Auckland
Government: Constitutional Monarchy with a Parliamentary Democracy
Primary Language: English
Other Official Languages: Maori, New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL)
Currency: New Zealand Dollar ($)
New Zealand has 3 categories of educational institutions public universities, polytechnics and Private Training Providers. New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) provides accreditation to these private institutions for issuing degrees and diplomas. NZ courses are relatively affordable as Tuition fee and Living costs are lower owing to the NZD exchange rates in comparison to AUD, USD; other currencies. Other than the popular Engineering, sciences and Management courses New Zealand also has a variety of English language, aviation flight training, air traffic control, business computing, dance, design and arts, religious studies, travel and tourism and hospitality courses to choose from.
New Zealand offers options for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. A student can choose from a degree or diploma based on their qualification and interest. Both of them are recognized for jobs within New Zealand and immigration purposes.
Main Intakes – February and September
Other Intakes – April, May, July, November, December
- Undergraduate students – NZD 14,000 to NZD 19,000 pa
- Post graduate programs – NZD 12,000 to NZD 20,000 pa (up to NZD 24,000 pa for management courses)
Cost of Living expenditure – NZD 15,000 for one year.