New Zealand is a great destination for international students, offering a world-class education system.

All its institutions adhere to global standards, besides being regularly tested and monitored by the government so as to ensure consistent quality and standards.

New Zealand possesses a progressive, responsive education system, combining traditional principles of teaching with innovation and technology, leading to globally recognised and respected qualifications.

It is a member of the Lisbon Recognition Convention, which means its certificates, diplomas and degrees are recognised in all 50 participating countries.

Global rankings

With so many to choose from, picking the right course is always a tough decision. Considering that every student, course and university is different, it’s an important decision to get things right, with research showing that course preparation plays a big role in an international student’s satisfaction.

University rankings are a great way to help compare key performance indicators across different universities. Impressively, all eight New Zealand universities rank well on the latest QS 2019 rankings.

No.	Institution	QS Ranking 2019 (Within NZ)	QS Ranking 2019 (Global)
1	The University of Auckland	1	85
2	University of Otago	2	175
3	Victoria University of Wellington	3	221
4	University of Canterbury	4	231
5	University of Waikato	5	274
6	Lincoln University	6	317
7	Massey University	7	332
8	Auckland University of Technology	8	464

Work benefits

New Zealand offers several unique working advantages for international students including the ability to work full-time during holidays and the option of applying for a six-month work permit to gain points for a residency application.

Natural beauty

New Zealand is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world and offers an amazing choice for anyone who looks for adventure. Study during the week and choose from activities like bungy jumping, skiing, hiking, rafting or exploring the local culture in your free time.

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