Study in New Zealand- 9 amazing truths must know

When you are planning to study in New Zealand, there are numerous questions and factors that you need to consider.

In this article, you will get some of the vital information on whether to choose this country for further studies, or not.

The following topics are included in this article.

1. Why study in New Zealand?
2. Tuition Cost in New Zealand
3. Living Cost in New Zealand
4. Requirements of Documents
5. Part-Time Jobs in New Zealand
6. Scholarships in New Zealand
7. Visa Processes in New Zealand
8. Job Scenario in New Zealand
9. Top Universities in New Zealand
10. Conclusion
11. FAQs

Why study in New Zealand?

• First and foremost, the reason to study in this country is, the crime rates are exceptionally low, and for that reason, this country ranked second in the safest country in the World.
• Secondly, the entry barrier in universities in this country is very minimal. Even, there is not much competition to get admission to either of the bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate. So, it can be comparatively easy for you to get admission to one of the universities in this country.
• Thirdly, the cost of living and tuition are comparatively cheaper to other developed countries like Australia, the USA, the UK, France, Singapore.
• In addition to that, people of this country are truly humble and immensely supportive in every aspect.
• Lastly, it provides top-ranked universities with its sensational environment- beautiful landscape, mountain, and many other adventure places.

Tuition cost in New Zealand

• The cost of tuition in this country depends on the institution because they are emancipate to charge their own price on the courses, which they provide.
• Mostly, majors like Medicine, Veterinary Science, or Engineering demands higher fees than other majors.
• In general, the cost of tuition lies as follows:

Level of Study	Cost of Tuition (per year)
UNDERGRADUATE	NZD$22000 to NZD$32000
POSTGRADUATE	NZD$26000 to NZD$ 37000
DOCTORATE	NZD$$6500 to NZD$9000

• Apart from this, you also need to consider other expenses such as, student services, amenities, and many other costs, which necessary for the university’s guideline.
• These fees may be available on individual university websites.

Living cost in New Zealand

• You have to submit proof of at least NZD$15400, as part of your first year living cost in a bank account.
• This thing is mandatory, and need a receipt of this when submitting documents for Visa application.
• Various cost of living in this country are as follows:

Living Need	Costs per week
Rent	NZD$400 to NZD$510
Food	NZD$120
Transportation	NZD$35
Internet	NZD$8
Phone Bills	NZD$10
Entertainment	NZD$55
Utilities	NZD$23
Insurance	NZD$8
Stationary	NZD$50

Requirement of Documents

• You need the following documents, before applying to Universities in New Zealand.
  1. A personal statement of intent
  2. Test score for English proficiency (IELTS – above 5.5)
  3. Academic transcripts (for master’s students only)
  4. Application fee (mostly depends on the university, but ranges from NZ$25 to NZ$50)
  5. All Educational Documents (10TH, 12TH, under-graduate certificate)
  6. Valid Passport (Must have a Validity of At least 6 Months)
  7. Proof of funds or financial aid
  8. Relevant Test Scores (SAT, GRE, GMAT, if required)

Part-Time Jobs in New Zealand

• As per guideline for International students, you aren’t allowed to be self-employed; you must work as a worker (or employee) with an employment agreement, and not as an independent contractor.
• In this country, if you are a student of a master’s or doctoral degree, then you may work full-time while you are studying.
• In New Zealand Three types of wage plans are available.
  • Adult Wages
  • Starting-Out Wages
  • Training Wages
• The rate in 2020, before tax, of the above types of wages are as below:

Types of minimum wage	Per hour	8-hour day	40-hour week	80-hour fortnight
Adult	NZD$18.90	NZD$151.20	NZD$756	NZD$1512
Starting-Out	NZD$15.12	NZD$120.96	NZD$604	NZD$1209.60
Training	NZD$15.12	NZD$120.96	NZD$604	NZD$1209.60

• Wages will be taxed; You need to apply for and secure an IRD (Inland Revenue Department) Number before starts the work.
• Following are the type of part-time jobs that you can work ;

    1. ON CAMPUS JOBS:

• In these jobs, you need the approval of the administration of college or university.
• This has to job on the campus of the college, which includes the following type of work.
  • Student Assistant-ship
  • Research Assistant-ship (mostly for Ph.D. students)
  • Tutor

2. OFF CAMPUS JOBS:

• The following are the off-campus jobs.
  1. Attendant in super-markets
  2. Administration & Office Support
  3. Banking & Financial Services.
  4. Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
  5. Retail & Consumer Products.
  6. Call Center & Customer Service.
  7. Data-entry work
  8. Hospitality & Tourism
  9. Education & Training
  10. An attendant in small restaurants
  11. Interpreter

Scholarship in New Zealand

• In this country, numerous aids are available to manage your cost, by the government of this country.
• This aid mostly comes in the form of scholarships and fellowships.
• The following types of scholarships are provided by New Zealand’s government.
  1. New Zealand Development Scholarship(only for domestic students)
  2. New Zealand Regional Development Scholarship
  3. Short Term Training Scholarships
  4. New Zealand Pacific Scholarships
  5. Commonwealth Scholarship (only for postgraduate students)
  6. New Zealand ASEAN Scholarships

Visa Processes in New Zealand

• Various types of visas available, in New Zealand for you as an international student.
• Firstly, in this country, if you have a desire to study less than three months, then you need to apply only for a visitor visa (valid up to 9 months); and not any hurdle for the student visa.
• Secondly, if you have a desire to study for more than three months, then you need to apply specifically for a student visa (valid up to 4 years).
• In addition, If you require more than four years of study, then you are allowed to apply again for a Student Visa, after completion of the first four years of Student Visa.
• The requirement of Documents for applying a student visa is as below:
  • Valid Passport
  • Complete Student visa form is given by New Zealand’s government Officials
  • Offer Letter from a New Zealand Institute or University
  • Health Insurance receipt
  • Transcripts of Diploma, Undergraduate, or postgraduate
  • High School Score Certificate (Only for the undergraduate applicant)
  • Scores of IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT as per institute requirement
  • Proof of fund (inclusion of tuition, living, and travel)   

Post- Study Work Visa:

• After completion of the student visa, you need to apply for a Post-study Work Visa.
• In this, students have a year to find a job in their related field; you are allowed to do some work in any field, to support your livelihood in New Zealand.

Permanent Residence Visa:

• After completion of the continuous five years, you are allowed for the permanent Residence Visa.
• This visa is applicable by the New Zealand government, which is based on the points you gain during your time in the country.
• For this Permanent Visa, New Zealand’s PR points have a threshold of 100 points include various factors, such as, Work Experience, Family Ties, and Age.

Job Scenario in New Zealand

• There are a lot of opportunities for you to work in New Zealand’s market.
• For example, the following are some high demand sectors available in this market.
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Health and social services
  • IT and electronic
  • Hospitality and tourism
  • Science
  • Trade

• The following are the few highest paying jobs in this country.
  • Investment Director
  • Head of Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Country Sales Manager
  • Human Resources General Manager
  • Country sales manager

Top Universities in New Zealand

• In this country, a total of Eight universities is available for study.
• Universities are ranked below.

University Name	World Rank	Country Rank
University of Auckland	82	1
University of Otago	151	2
University of Canterbury	214	3
Victoria University of Wellington	219	4
University of Waikato	292	5
Massey University	316	6
Lincoln University	319	7
Auckland University of Technology	445	8

Conclusion

To sum up, I hope you understood the important factors of the study in New Zealand. If you have any doubts regarding this, you can always ask questions in the comment section

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