subject: Overseas Education in New Zealand Advantages [print this page] Overseas Education in New Zealand Advantages
New Zealand is one the most beautiful and most safe countries in the world. New Zealand is becoming a major overseas education destination in the Asia-Pacific region and students from every corner of the world travel for overseas education in New Zealand.
Overseas education in New Zealand presents with great many opportunities for international students such as opportunity to get a world class qualification, wide choices of courses, opportunity to work part time up to 20 hours per week and above all, the quality placement assistance provided to the students from their universities.
The greatest advantage of overseas education in New Zealand is for PhD students just because the tuition fee for new overseas PhD students has been cut down to the level of domestic tuition fees. That is, the new tuition fee for overseas education in New Zealand for all PhD level courses is approximately NZ$4,295 a year. Other advantages include the eligibility of the spouse of the student for an open work permit and the eligibility of their children, if any, for some of educational benefits applicable only to the New Zealand citizens.
Additionally, after the completion of the PhD programme , international students are allowed to apply for a two year duration work permit or they can directly go for a permanent residentship in New Zealand under the Skilled Migration Programme of the New Zealand government, provided that they meet all the necessary criteria for immigration.
Visas and Immigration
Full details of visa and permit requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available through the New Zealand Immigration Service and can be viewed on their website - www.immigration.govt.nz
Airport Pick-up
For your Overseas education in New Zealand, airport pick-ups can be arranged if required at the Airport.
Accommodation
Accommodation should be arranged before you leave home. We encourage students opting for overseas education in New Zealand to use homestay accommodation. We will match you with a family, so that your learning continues in the home environment. This way, you not only improve your English language skills, you also learn about our cultures. For those who do not wish to live in a homestay/hostel, boarding and flatting options are also available.
International Student Orientation
Your orientation programme will include familiarisation with the campus and the city. All help will be provided to set up banking and computer access, and get your student ID card. You must plan programme application processes, accommodation arrangements and travel plans to ensure you are available to start the programme in the first week itself.
Email and Internet Facilities
Email and internet services are usually available to students in the varsity/college computer suites, available five six days a week.
Health and Travel Insurance
Overseas education in New Zealand requires you for mandatory health and travel insurance. We strongly recommend that you organise insurance in your home country before you depart for New Zealand. A renew insurance cover can be organised from New Zealand later.
