New Zealand has an international reputation as a provider of quality
education. It has a progressive education system with many state of the
art facilities. It offers a safe learning environment with excellent
study opportunities and support services for international students.
Courses are available for academic, professional and vocational studies
at New Zealand institutions, universities, polytechnics and institutes
of technology, colleges of education, secondary schools and private
training establishments.
New Zealand produces top graduates who can take their place with
confidence in the international arena in many disciplines. Sir Ernest
Rutherford, who first split the atom, and Dr Bryan Barrett-Boyes,
prominent international heart surgeon, are but two examples of the
calibre of New Zealand graduates.
You will find a wide range of options when you consider New Zealand as a study destination
There are eight government-funded universities providing undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs. Some also offer foundation programs. Whilst all offer a broad range of degree subjects, each university has its own specialized courses. The quality of a New Zealand university education is well recognized internationally. Many New Zealand graduates have gone on to achieve international recognition in their field. Many of the international students from developing Asian nations, who have studied at New Zealand universities, have since served as senior administrators and also as cabinet ministers in their own countries.
New Zealand is known for its rich magnificence; scenically beautiful regions, each within easy reach of the other. This diverse scenery includes impressive mountainous areas, fertile farmland, beautiful beaches and coastline, forests, numerous rivers and lakes. New Zealand offers some of the most beautiful and varied Landscapes on earth. You can experience the sights of high snow capped peaks, glaciers, ancient beech forests, a wild coastline with unusual wildlife; long, deserted sandy beaches, alpine meadow lands, wide open sheep country, bubbling hot springs, green lush rain-forests and a great deal more.
Total Area: 270,534 square kilometers (104,453 square miles)
Capital: Wellington
Population: 4,100,000
Ethnic Composition: 73 percent European; 12 percent Native Maori; 4 percent Polynesian; 11 percent other, including Chinese, Korean and other Asian peoples.
Official Language: English
Religion: 22 percent Anglican; 21 percent none; 16 percent Presbyterian; 15 percent Roman Catholic; 26 percent other
New Zealand has a distinct culture and heritage. Lifestyles are generally more relaxed and informal than in most other developed countries and New Zealand are self-reliant and practical, open and hospitable. They tend to have little patience for ostentatious or loud behavior. They also value their families and their leisure time.
You will need a student visa if you wish to come to New Zealand to study full-time for more than 3 months. You can only get a student visa to study in a course at an education institution, which is registered and approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. Student Visa applications are processed by New Zealand Immigration Service, New Delhi. Your student visa will be issued for the length of time your course tuition fees have been paid for. If you are studying a long-term course at a secondary school, University or Polytechnic you will normally pay your tuition fees every year. Visa application should be lodged at least 2 months prior to the course commencement date.
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