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About New Zealand
New Zealand is a little island country located right under Australia. It is known for its peaceful and green environment with a small population of 4.37 million. This beautiful country is combined of two small islands separated by a small strait called Cook Strait. It is mainly European and Māori
There is a great range of opportunities available to international students here: quality secondary school education, a well-established network of English language schools, and internationally respected and recognised tertiary education providers.
Combining the benefits of a developed country with the charm of a quiet and peaceful countryside, New Zealand offers some distinct advantages over other countries as a destination for education.
Life In New Zealand
New Zealand is a beautiful and sparsely populated multicultural nation with a population of approximately 4.3 million people. Most New Zealanders are of British or European descent, with approximately 18% of the population having Maori or Pacific Island origins. There are also large numbers of other nationalities in New Zealand and recently, increasing numbers of people from Asian countries have taken up residence in New Zealand.
The dramatic and varied landscapes draw visitors from all over the world. New Zealand itself is two separate islands (north and south islands) .There are high snow-clad mountains, fiords, large forests, lakes, lush plains, surf beaches and quiet coastal inlets. In New Zealand the tourist and recreational areas are often only one or two hours’ drive from major cities and can be accessed without great expense.
Most visitors find New Zealanders friendly, easy-going people who are interested in meeting those from other cultures and in travelling overseas. NZ is a very sports-oriented country; most New Zealanders take part in or watch a wide variety of games. The best known sports are rugby and cricket, with netball, badminton, squash, skiing, tennis, basketball, athletics, soccer, and hockey also very popular.
New Zealand’s major export products include fish, meat, fruit, timber and dairy products such as milk and cheese .It also produces a wide range of manufactured goods and is at the forefront in many areas of information technology and in biological and medical research. Tourism and education are also becoming increasingly important to the economy.
CURRENCY
The New Zealand dollar ($) is a stable currency. Tourists and new residents find a very favorable exchange rate which gives them high purchasing power.
RELIGION
Freedom of worship is guaranteed by law in New Zealand. During their time in New Zealand many international students choose to join a students’ association to remain close to their culture and religion.
INDEPENDENCE
New Zealand now is classified as an independent country. It used to be ruled by the United Kingdom.
TRANSPORT
New Zealand has two main airports, located in Auckland and Christchurch. You will arrive at either Auckland or Christchurch International Airports. There are regular direct flights to most other cities in New Zealand from both airports. There are air, rail and bus services offered to other towns and cities and an inter-island ferry operates between the North and South Islands.
When living in New Zealand the easiest way to get around is by walking most cities are not very large. Of course cars are a great asset and public transport such as buses are widely used.
Studying In New Zealand
Educational Institutions
New Zealand's educational institutions are well regarded throughout the world.
ACADEMIC YEAR
The University academic year of most universities is divided into two semesters.
Semester 1 Start: Late February Finishes Mid-June
Semester 2 Start: Early July End: Mid-November
Almost all undergraduate degree courses must be commenced in the first Semester. For more details of the academic calendar, contact the respective university.
ORIENTATION
An orientation is a day where new students get a chance to see the campus and spend the day at the university or institute without any classes. It is a perfect opportunity to make friends and know your teachers also to get a feeling of the campus environment.
Before the beginning of the academic year, the International Office of most universities runs an orientation programme for international students.
This programme covers such things as course advice, a tour of the campus and information about living in New Zealand.
The orientation programme is free and provides an excellent opportunity to meet other students and make new friends. Another orientation programme is run at the beginning of the second semester.
Both orientation programmes provide:
Information about the New Zealand way of life including their customs, climate and education system
Information about the University including its student services, facilities, policies and procedures
An opportunity to meet other international students
Information about your rights as a student
Information about immigration requirements and regulations
New Zealand - Living Cost and Expenses
Tuition Fees
The tuition fees are different depending on the university or collage you attend. The costs will also differ depending on the course you plan to complete. Below we have listed a few courses with the approximate range of annual tuition fees.
Arts / Humanities / Social Sciences
NZ $ 16,000 - $ 21,000 per year
Commerce / Administration / Management
NZ $ 16,000 - $ 22,500 per year
Computing & Mathematical Sciences
NZ $ 16,500 - $ 22,300 per year
Engineering
NZ $ 16,000 - $ 31,800 per year
Science / Science Technology
NZ $ 17,500 - $ 25,800 per year
Technology
NZ $ 14,000 - $ 18,000 per year
Postgraduate Courses
Arts / Humanities / Social Sciences
NZ $ 23,500 - $ 27,600 per year
Master of Business Administration (MBM & MBA)
NZ $ 19,250 - $ 36,800 per year
Engineering
NZ $ 27,600 - $ 30,700 per year
Living Expenses
The approximate annual living expenses are about NZ $ 240 – 280 per week which includes accommodation as well as other daily expenses.
However, the expenses are different for different people depending on the lifestyles and this is just a rough idea.
New Zealand has the lowest cost of living among most developed countries.
Note: The approximate currency exchange rate is:
1 New Zealand Dollar = US Dollars 0.68 = Euro 0.59 (10/01/2019)