REASONS TO STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND

• Upto 3 years Job Search Visa & 2 years Work Visa

On Successful Completion of Post graduate Diploma, Bachelor degrees, Masters’ Degree, and Doctoral Programs you will get 3 Years Job Search Visa.On Successful Completion of 2 Years Diploma Programs and 1 Year graduate diploma programs you will get 2 year Job Search Visa, if you complete study outside Auckland. On Successful Completion of 1 Year Graduate Diploma Programs leading to professional board registration you will get 2 Years Job Search Visa, if you complete study in Auckland. On Successful Completion of 2 Years Diploma Programs and 1 Year Level 7 Diploma/ Graduate Diploma Programs you will get 1 Year Job Search Visa, if you complete study in Auckland. During Job Search Visa, if you find full time job, you will get further 2 years work visa.

• Multiple job search visa & Work Visa

If you are not able to find full time job offer during job search visa or if you are not satisfied in the Current job on work Visa, you can enroll in another course in New Zealand and on completion of course, can obtain another job search visa again. During this job search, if you find full time job you can apply for 2 years Work Visa.

• PR (Permanent Residency) Opportunity.

If you successfully complete your program of study based on your study level you will get points for permanent residency. After your study you should find full time job and if you meet immigration points system you will become eligible for permanent residency. If your course is in skill shortage list you will have higher chance for getting job in New Zealand.

• Flexible Admission requirements.

Most institutions in New Zealand accept Students with flexible age criteria and the Grade requirements are also more relaxed. You can enrol in programs in New Zealand other than your related field of study if you meet entry criteria of the particular program and education provider. But you need to prove your intention as a genuine student; this can be explained though a statement of purpose. In the statement of purpose you should explain how your program of selection is going to benefit you in future career, if your details are convinced you will be offered admission.

• Pay fees after VISA

For the New Zealand visa application you do not need to pay any tuition fee to your education provider before your visa get approved by Immigration

• Part-time and full time Job Opportunity

In New Zealand you can work 20 hours weekly during your study and during vacation you can work full time. This will give you an additional source to support your studies and obtain valuable work experience with a foreign employer.

• Spouse Visitor Visa or Work Permit

If you enrol in any program included in long term skill shortage list area in level 5 and above in New Zealand; your spouse can accompany you and can work full time during your study. If you enrol in any other course; your spouse can accompany you on visitor’s visa and if you find fulltime job during this visitor visa you can convert it to a work visa.

• New Zealand qualifications are internationally recognized and accepted

New Zealand qualifications are recognized and highly valued by industry and community leaders all over the world. New Zealand education system is based on British Education System.

• Educational facilities and teaching resources are of the highest quality

New Zealand universities are widely known for the quality of their teaching and research. The vocational education section is focused on practical oriented education. New Zealand has an excellent centrally-managed quality assurance system, the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), which requires that all institutions enrolling international students be registered and ensures compliance with qualification standards.

• Safe, stable and friendly multicultural society with highest standards of living in the world

The 2011 Global Peace Index* ranked New Zealand as the world’s second most peaceful nation (Source: *Institute for Economics & Peace). New Zealand demonstrates political stability and social tolerance. New Zealand has one of the highest standard of living in the world. It is a home to people from over 180 countries, and at least one in five New Zealanders is born overseas. Cultural diversity is part of its national identity and is one of New Zealand’s greatest strengths. You can interact with many cultural background students and can develop contacts and make friends around the world.

• You can improve your English proficiency

It is an English-speaking country and by living and studying in New Zealand you can improve your English proficiency. Many New Zealand institutions offer English courses with many intakes throughout the year to enhance your English language skill.

• Tuition fees and living expenses are lesser than USA & Australia

New Zealand offers significantly lower annual tuition fees for many popular courses at universities and institutions. Bachelor degrees can also be completed in only three years (exceptions include degrees in Engineering and medicine) compared with four years in America and Australia. This does not indicate that lower cost courses translate into lower quality outcomes.

• Code of Practice for Pastoral Care of International Students

New Zealand code practice for international students. The code of practice Act and regulations set out the legal framework governing delivery of education to overseas students studying in New Zealand on a student visa. The New Zealand Government, through the Ministry of education, administers the code of practice. It ensures that New Zealand institutions must meet requirements for registration. If an institution doesn’t meet stringent standards for marketing activities, higher education delivery, facilities and student support services, it isn't registered. For further information: http://www.minedu.govt.nz/

• New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)

NZQA is a database of all New Zealand qualification registered for recruiting international students. To be able to recruit, enrol and teach international students all New Zealand Education Institutions must be registered on NZQA. As an overseas student on a student visa, you must study a course that can be found in (NZQA).

• Excellent advantage for Indian students

One excellent advantage for Indian students is the flexibility in the New Zealand education system. In most cases students can obtain admission easily from current level to next level and students who have completed one or two years of Diploma/ Bachelors/ Post graduate Diploma can credit transfer to next level program in New Zealand institutions.

• You can find excellent jobs, due to skill shortage in New Zealand

Considering the low population and the insufficient number of trained persons, many employers find difficulty in filling up their vacancies for an occupation, or specialized skill vacancies. So in this situation you have very good chances to get job in New Zealand if you are well trained and qualified.

• Faster Visa Process

Average time for New Zealand visa application processing is 10 days to 120 days, but in many case visas are processed in 10 days. Students have opportunities to apply for their visa until before 15 days prior to their course commencement. So if you have made a late decision to pursue a chosen intake you still have chances to get your visa in time. If you get visa you can travel to New Zealand one month before the course commencement.