University of Auckland
June 14, 2008
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university.
You can study a wide range of courses, from architecture and arts to science and technology - and graduate with a world-class degree that will take you wherever you want to go.
This year the University celebrates its 125th Jubilee. Find out about events, projects, publications and special activities that are part of the 125th Jubilee celebrations.
Make your mark at The University of Auckland
See how University of Auckland graduates are making their mark on the world. Find out what they’re doing, where they’re doing it and how The University of Auckland helped them get there. Then discover how studying at New Zealand’s leading university can help you make your mark on the world.
Inquiring minds
Watch, listen to or download this fascinating series of conversations between well-known broadcaster Kerre Woodham and six top academics from the Faculty of Arts. The eclectic range of topics includes New Zealand politics, the sociology of genocide, and whether Shakespeare believed in God.
Visit in our own words Hear what some current students, graduates and supervisors have to say about doing a masters degree or doctorate at New Zealand’s leading research university “in our own words“.
Visit the University of Auckland website here
International students please visit here
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New Zealand government education websites
June 14, 2008
New Zealand’s educational institutions are well regarded around the world with a great range of educational opportunities available to international students.
NZ offers high quality schools, English language schools, and internationally respected universities. Most international students must pay foreign student fees at New Zealand colleges and universities.
However, some international students are exempt from paying foreign student fees, because they are classed as domestic students for fee paying purposes. For a full list of exemptions refer to the definition of domestic student on the Ministry of Education website.
New Zealand offers all levels of education, from certificates to doctoral degrees and there are opportunities to study at high quality educational institutes in all region of the country. Use the links below to help you choose which region, which institute and which course is right for you:
-Tour the study and lifestyle opportunities in each region of New Zealand.
-Search for education providers on the New Zealand Qualifications Authority website.
-View the complete list of New Zealand universities. Each uni has an international student area.
-Visit the Ministry of Education’s website for overseas students.
-Check Newzealandeducated.com, a not-for-profit set up to promote the New Zealand export education industry
The New Zealand Government has all the information you require right here on their website
New Zealand university education
June 14, 2008
The main co-ordinating body for New Zealand Universities is the New Zealand Vice Chancellors’ Committee (NZVCC). This committee looks after the interests of the 7 NZ universities in Auckland, Victoria, Canterbury, Waikato, Massey, Lincoln and Otago.
The New Zealand Vice Chancellors’ Committee is the official governing body between the universities and the New Zealand Government. The NZVCC formulates, promotes and co-ordinates policy on behalf of the seven universities and the international unit works on the promotion and marketing of New Zealand as an international study destination.
All NZ universities offer Bachelor’s, Masters and Doctoral degrees which usually take between 3-6 years to complete. Postgraduate diplomas generally take 1 year of study after the Bachelor’s degree has been completed and a Master’s degree will require two years of work after a Bachelors degree has been completed. The Ph.D. usually takes at least 3 years of full-time study and research and is awarded on the basis of the students thesis.
New Zealand university education is recognised internationally with many New Zealand graduates continuing onto postgraduate study at universities in the UK, Canda and the United States before beginning careers overseas or back home in NZ.
The New Zealand academic year goes from February to November with a long summer break from late November to early February with most universities operating on a two-semester system.
The grades that are achieved in tests, assignments and practical work experience count towards the final grade for a degree with most courses having a final written examination that is held either mid-year or the end of the academic year around November.
To study in New Zealand students need to have fluent English language skills. There are many English language colleges in NZ to assist international students reach the level of English language competence requried for university studies. For example NZ universities have minimum levels of competence in IELTS which is 6.0 or 550 in TOEFL. This applies to most undergraduate degrees.
Admission is generally the same across all of the New Zealand university system but some individual universities can require higher standards for admission to courses which are in higher demand.
New Zealand living and tuition fees compare favourably with those of other countries and their universities.
A recent research report prepared by Deloitte confirms that the cost of study for international students in New Zealand is internationally competitive.
In late 2007, Education New Zealand commissioned an independent report by Deloitte to examine the real costs of study abroad for international students, both in New Zealand and in other selected English speaking countries.
“The cost of an education in New Zealand for international students is very competitive with our English speaking competitors on the global education market,” said Robert Stevens, Chief Executive of Education New Zealand, on release of the report.
“When you compare the cost and the quality, New Zealand stacks up as a smart choice for students seeking excellence and value.”
The study took into account course costs, living costs and other essential costs such as visa charges and insurances.
Key findings include:
-New Zealand’s tertiary tuition fees at a Bachelors level are markedly less than UK and USA, and generally less than Australia and Canada
-Doctorate study costs are significantly less due to New Zealand’s international fees policies at this level
-Masters level costs are not generally less due primarily to differing course lengths across countries
-New Zealand secondary school costs are lower than other countries
-English language costs are competitive
-Canada has the most competitive price structures along with New Zealand
-UK and USA are generally significantly more expensive than Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
Why study in New Zealand
June 14, 2008
New Zealand is an extraordinarily beautiful country to visit and to study in.
It is renowned as one of the most scenic countries in the world with students from over 50 countries choosing NZ for their University and English language studies.
Study abroad students are able to combine study and travel, exploring the great outdoors of New Zealand.
There are literally hundreds of different activities that can be undertaken throughout the seasons of the year. Students can also combine study and working if you have a Working Holiday Visa.
Alternatively students can enrol in a long-term study abroad course and get a world-class degree at one of New Zealand’s highly reputable polytechnics or universities.
New Zealand has had an international reputation as a provider of quality education for quite some time now. NZ offers a safe learning environment that provides excellent study abroad opportunities with high quality support services for overseas students.
Universities in New Zealand
There are 7 state-funded unis in NZ and they are all internationally respected for their academic and research standards. In addition to a centrally co-ordinated system of quality assurance audits at both institution and programme level, each university undertakes internal quality checks.
There are a range of study options for you to consider in New Zealand.
New Zealand University programs
- Internationally recognised qualifications
- Bachelor Degrees
- Graduate and Post-Graduate Diplomas
- Masters Degrees
- Diplomas and Certificates
- Short Courses (gap year)
- English Language Courses
- Foundation Studies
- Study Abroad
- Student exchange programme
New Zealand Polytechnic & Technical Institutes
- Offer certificate, diploma, degree and post-graduate courses
- Offer vocationally based programmes such as practical trades-based courses and degrees
- Specific training - e.g. trades, nursing, journalism, construction
New Zealand Vocational Education Institutes
Specific training in areas such as:
- Aviation
- Hospitality
- Travel & Tourism
- Graphic Design
- Dive School
- Animation/Film
- Sky diving
- Surf school
Other NZ Colleges of Education
- Early childhood education
- Primary and secondary teacher training
- Professional development for teachers
- Adult education and training
- Special needs education
New Zealand Universities have in recent times put a lot of resources into the internationalisation of their universities. All of these universities have International offices dealing with all aspects of students student needs and welfare.
New Zealand has the following benefits going for it for international students
- It is clean, green, friendly and unique
- It is a high quality, cost-effective study abroad destination
- The people are warm and friendly
- Its climate is moderate all year around
- There are limitless sports, recreation and leisure opportunities
- NZ has a british-based education system
New Zealand is really a unique country with its dramatic scenery which sets it in a class of its own compared to the rest of the world.
There is unparalleled beauty and diversity in scenery, lifestyle and culture.
From its rolling green countryside to its volcanic regions areas, glorious beaches with crystal clear water to the towering snow covered mountains, New Zealand offers a sample of every possible landscape within a relatively small country.
To find out more on what Studies in New Zealand has to offer visit the sites below:
BackpackerBoardNZ
EducationNZ
Kiwi Experience
New Zealand Travel in Focus
Immigration New Zealand
NZ Embassies
NZ Lonely Planet Guide
NZ Tourism
The New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Photographer: Adventure Films (www.nzphotography.com)
Photographer: Hiroshi Nameda (hnamechan@hotmail.com)
New Zealand Universities
June 13, 2008
There are 8 Government-funded universities in New Zealand. They are all internationally known for the quality of their academic and research standards:
The University of Auckland
The University of Waikato
Massey University
Victoria University of Wellington
University of Canterbury
Lincoln University
University of Otago
Study in New Zealand
