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Study in New Zealand

Snow covered mountains in a valley
New Zealand boasts stunning scenery, such as Hooker Valley in Mount Cook National Park

New Zealand is a unique country, with gorgeous scenery and excellent study opportunities. It’s a safe and welcoming community with a world-class reputation for cutting-edge research and creative energy. These elements make the country an attractive destination for international students.

Why study abroad in New Zealand

New Zealand has several types of higher education institutions: universities, colleges, private institutions and polytechnics.

There are 8 universities in New Zealand, which all offer high quality education. All 8 of these universities are ranked within the QS World University Ranking top 500. The highest ranked is the University of Auckland, which is in 87th place, followed by the University of Otago in =217th place.

One great advantage to studying in New Zealand is the unique approach to education. Students are encouraged to think as an individual and find their own solutions, which is how many develop unique strengths and ideas whilst studying in the country.

You are able to study in New Zealand at all of the traditional levels; undergraduate (bachelor’s), postgraduate (master’s) and doctoral (PhD). There are options to gain specific qualifications, such as Graduate Diplomas and Honours. These types of study generally last one year.

New Zealand is home to many exciting cities for international students, such as Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington.

International students will need to obtain a student visa to study in New Zealand. For more information about this, please see our New Zealand Student Visa Guide.

About New Zealand

Language(s) of tuition English, Māori, NZ Sign Language
Universities on StudyLink 15 universities
Major Student Cities Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton

Highlighted courses in New Zealand

Midwifery - Master of Health Practice Other Masters

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) New Zealand

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Graduate Certificate in Women's and Gender Studies Graduate Certificate

University of Waikato New Zealand

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Bachelor of Business UG:Bachelor, BBus, Bachelor Degree

Massey University New Zealand

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Master of Interior Architecture Master Degree

Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand

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Diploma in Hospitality Management Level 6 BTEC Higher National Diploma

New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA) New Zealand

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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery MBChB

The University of Auckland New Zealand

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