New Zealand
Why study in New Zealand?
New Zealand is around the same size as Japan or Great Britain. The countryside is unique and quite spectacular, from rolling green hills to golden sand beaches then lush rainforests, all within a few hours drive. New Zealand has just over four million people, know affectionately as ‘Kiwis’, who are easy going, warm and welcoming to their neighbours and to those who travel to experience all that is New Zealand. New Zealanders travel overseas a lot and this means they are well used to a range of cultures. New Zealand itself is a multi-cultural nation, with a fusion of Maori (the indigenous people), Pacific Island, European and Asian people combining to make a vibrant and colourful society.
The climate in New Zealand is temperate with relatively mild, wet winters, with temperature between 10 and 15ºC, and warm, dry summers where temperatures range from 20 to 30ºC. The summer months are December, January, February, and the winter months are June, July and August.
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.
Many scholarship available
TAFE INSTITUTE
WELLINGTON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
The Wellington Institute of Technology, or WelTec is a public New Zealand polytechnic based in Petone, Lower Hutt. WelTec was formed by an amalgamation between the Central Institute of Technology and the Hutt Valley Polytechnic in 2001.
(NTEC) NATIONAL TERTIARY EDUCATION CONSORTIUM
Ntec Tertiary Group is a New Zealand based consortium of four education providers consisting of National Technology Institute, Concordia Institute of Business, The College of Future Learning NZ and National Institute of Education, all New Zealand Qualifications Authority approved and accredited tertiary providers.
IPC TERTIARY INSTITUTE
At IPC, we are renowned for our friendly, multicultural environment, and interdisciplinary approach to learning. New Zealand and international students alike learn to live and work flexibly in this radically changing world through their studies at IPC.
BAY OF PLENTY POLYTECHNIC
According to its website Bay of Plenty Polytechnic (Māori: Te Kuratini o Poike) offers the largest range of New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) approved programmes in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty.
WESTERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AT TARANAKI
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is the largest tertiary education institution in the province of Taranaki, New Zealand. The institute has two campuses around Taranaki; the main campus is situated in New Plymouth, and the other is located in Hawera.
OTAGO POLYTECHNIC
The Otago Polytechnic is a public New Zealand tertiary education institute, centred in Dunedin with campuses in Cromwell and Auckland. Otago Polytechnic provides career-focused education and training, offering a range of New Zealand accredited degrees, diplomas and certificates.
UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Unitec Institute of Technology (Māori: Te Whare Wānanga o Wairaka) is the largest institute of technology in Auckland, New Zealand with over 16,000 students in 2012 (10,340 EFTS). The main campus is situated in Mt Albert, Auckland, while a secondary campus is situated in Henderson, Waitakere, Auckland.
AUCKLAND INSTITUTE OF STUDIES, ST HELENS
Established in 1990, Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS) is one of New Zealand’s largest private degree-granting institutions. We provide a wide range of NZQA-approved qualifications, including certificate, diploma, undergraduate degree, graduate diploma,