STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand is emerging as one of the top choices among Indian students looking to study abroad. The country offers an excellent education system with ample research opportunities, affordable fee structures, an excellent support system, and a better cost of living that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

Here are some of the key reasons you should choose New Zealand for your further education.

1. World-renowned universities providing world-class education
All eight universities in the country ranked high in the QS World ranking and the Times higher education ranking claimed the universities provide the best possible opportunities for students. The qualification authority of the country (NZQA) ensures all the institutions are registered to enroll international students and obey the qualifications standards.

2. Less stringent entry requirements
New Zealand has moderate entry requirements, meaning international students can easily apply for the courses that they offer. The country’s government invests a large amount of money in its higher education sector, both in quality and infrastructure, aiming to attract more students in the increasingly globalized world. In fact, they allocate the highest percentage of public funding to education in the world.

3. Ease of visa acquisition and residency
The country follows a streamlined and point-based visa application process to avoid ambiguity and arbitrariness. Immigration New Zealand is working with Education New Zealand and international education providers to develop an improved partnership model to increase the New Zealand study visa success rate. Furthermore, many universities provide on-campus visa renewal and extension services to international students for a quick, stress-free, and proper application process.

4. The safe and welcoming environment 
New Zealand is one of the safest countries in the world to live in, with very low crime rates. The country has never seen any major war in its history. While studying there, students can be assured of a welcoming and friendly environment with an extraordinary support system.

5. Plenty to see and explore while studying in New Zealand 
New Zealand is a beautiful country with a picturesque landscape containing unique fauna and flora. You can enjoy the mesmerizing view of rolling green hills, fjords, glaciers, beaches, mountains, etc. New Zealand is a haven for hikers trekkers, and natural beauty junkies. Cities are a cosmopolitan mix of cafes, shopping malls, movies, and nightlife.

6. Chance to stay in
After completing studies in New Zealand, students can apply for a Graduate Job Search Work Visa for a maximum duration of 12 months. After getting the job offer letter, you can apply for a visa for up to 2 or 3 years under the Study to Work category.

7. Numerous Scholarships in New Zealand
The New Zealand Government, universities and private institutions provide numerous scholarships for international students seeking to study in New Zealand.

8. High in cost-effectiveness
New Zealand has one of the lowest tuition among all other study abroad countries. The country’s education is based on the British education system. It is easier for Indian students to blend into the New Zealand education system

1. World-class education
For a very sparsely populated country with a relatively small number of universities, housing 7 out of the top 100 universities in the world is quite a feat. Australian universities regularly feature in global rankings like QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education Rankings, and the Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities.

2. Great diversity in course options
Study in Australia is a great choice for you—whether you want to be taught by the best or undertake your research. Over 22,000 high-quality courses and programs are offered in as much as 1,100 institutions.

3. Universally recognized degrees
Degrees from Australian universities are recognized all over the world. It is not surprising to know that there are now over 2.5 million international students worldwide who have studied in Australia. Some of these students are among the world’s finest minds.

4. Part-Time Work Right
Australia provides students the opportunity to work part-time while studying, which would help you offset some of your living costs. International students are allowed to work for up to 20 hours/ 40 Hours per fortnight a week during semesters and full-time during the university holidays. These jobs often have flexible working hours to avoid any clash with classes.

5. Numerous Scholarships opportunities
You can apply for scholarships in Australia based on courses and universities.

6. A safe, multicultural environment
Australia is considered as one of the safest countries in the world with a multicultural, friendly and pleasant society. Melbourne has been named as the world’s most liveable city and Sydney has been voted as the friendliest city in the world. This ranking is based on various parameters such as the mix of students based on nationalities, cultures, races, religion, and quality of life.

7.Great place to visit along with your education in Australia
There are over 500 National Parks in Australia to explore and 19 UNESCO World Heritage sites to tick off your list if you do set out on such an endeavour. You can go scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef or snorkel alongside gigantic whale sharks in Ningaloo Reef. There are countless other things to see and experience.

8. Easier Visa norms
An Australian study visa is relatively easier to get than visas for the US and the UK. On 1st July 2016, the Australian government has abridged the visa subclasses and introduced a simplified student visa framework (SSVF) to provide more efficient visa services to applicants. As per the new SSVF, all the study visas came under a single platform or a class (subclass 500).

9. Relatively lower cost of education
A simple analysis and the comparison of quality against the cost for all countries that are leading education powerhouses will easily reveal that Australia is relatively one of the cheapest countries in terms of studying. The cost of living and tuition costs are significantly lower as compared to the US and the UK and the living standard is amongst the highest in the world.