Study in New Zealand after your Class 12

There are numerous compelling reasons for you to pursue further studies in New Zealand after completing your higher secondary education. A few of them include:

• All colleges and universities in New Zealand are equipped with the latest infrastructure and technology

• Research-based teaching methods are used to hone the practical skills of students

• Affordable tuition fees, scholarships and part-time work opportunities are available for international students

• PhD students can work full-time while studying

New Zealand has eight universities based on the British model of education and offers various graduate and postgraduate courses. Universities offer courses in the following streams:

• Science: If you wish to study in New Zealand after the 12th, you can opt for a 2-year Diploma course or a 3-year bachelor’s course in any of the most sought-after courses in mathematical and physical sciences. Also, you can complete your 2-year Master of Science or Ph.D. under the best guidance of expert faculties.

• Engineering: You can apply for various engineering courses such as a 1-year certificate, 2-year diploma, 3/4-year bachelor’s, master’s degree, and Ph.D. in various domains such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, aeronautical engineering, software engineering, chemical engineering, and electrical engineering.

• Business and Commerce: Have an interest in management, business, and finance? New Zealand offers several diploma, graduation, and post-graduation courses in business management where you can choose your favourite subjects as majors.

• Hospitality: Recognising the ever-growing demand for hospitality professionals, event organisers/managers, chefs, and restaurant and hotel managers, courses in New Zealand such as Bachelor of International Hospitality Management or a similar one like Bachelor of Culinary Arts are becoming very popular. There are diploma courses as well such as Cookery, Food and Beverages, and Hospitality Management.

• Design and Animation: If you want to build a career in design and animation, New Zealand offers a variety of courses such as diploma courses of 1/2 years in animation, bachelor courses in Performing and Screen Arts, Specialised Animation, and Design Innovation, Media, and Creative Technologies.

• Agricultural: You can take up graduate and postgraduate diploma courses in various agriculture, forestry, viticulture, and horticulture programs.

Popular universities as per QS World University Ranking 2022

New Zealand has numerous colleges and universities that are well-renowned in the world for providing top-class education. Some of the best ones are:

• The University of Auckland is one of the top Universities in New Zealand and features regularly in the top 100 QS World University Rankings

• Lincoln University ranks in the top 100 for forestry and agriculture courses

• The University of Waikato ranks in the top 500 globally for its recognised facilities and research capabilities in numerous disciplines

• The Victoria University of Wellington has earned its best score for the percentage of international teaching staff

How much does it cost to study in New Zealand?

You are required to pay academic fees on yearly basis with the following tentative fee structure:

• Undergraduate courses: NZ$22,000-NZ$32,000/ year

• Postgraduate courses: NZ$26,000-N$37,000/ year

• Living costs depend on your personal choice but on average, it may come to around NZ$15,000/ year

Besides, there are scholarships for Indian students which typically include the following:

• Full-fledged tuition fees

• A living allowance (NZ$491/ week approx.)

• An establishment allowance (NZ$3,000 approx.)

• Medical insurance when you are in New Zealand

• Travel allowance during the course tenure (allowed based on the length of scholarship)

Government offers the following prominent scholarships in New Zealand for international students:

• New Zealand Scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate study

• New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships

• New Zealand English Language Training for Officials Scholarships (NZELTO)

International students have great prospects and learning opportunities at all leading colleges and universities in New Zealand. For complete guidance on courses and universities to study in New Zealand, get in touch with our international education experts, and we will help you with the admission procedure.