subject: Studying Overseas New Zealand - What To Choose University/polytechnic [print this page] Education in New Zealand is a great opportunity for international students before they start into their choice of careers. The courses offered at this level are extremely specific, giving students specific skills and education to go and perform successfully in a perticular industry. One can either opt for university/polytechnic .
Study overseas New Zealand. at university would be theoretical based program mostly based on Listening ,learning and researching .New Zealand polytechnic offers courses related to employment and practical skills involved in them. Thus , providing experience in the same work culture and work tasks as per the job requirements. From degrees in Exercise science and sports to hair dressing offer courses related to practical application of skills than university.
Overseas education New Zealand caters to various education options such as university and polytechnic .Graduating from universities will make a student much sound in knowledge of particular feild of work and some practical exposure through internships. University graduates mostly spend some time in getting specific skills that a degree may not cover. Except for science, social science or medical courses such as Bachelor in Dentistry gives much practical exposure . Post graduate studies are very much required for attaining complete skills for students whereas polytechnics are misinterpreted as education for mechanics and hospitality industry.
They offer large number of courses even similar to university courses but with practical elements involved the myth that university education is superior as Polytechnic are directly related to industry and with active job placements due to high work experience of their students in the desired feild. If you are looking for job specific skills rather than a Degree Polytechnics can prove beneficial but certain specific skills can just be acheived through rigourous studies and reseach for eg Doctors , Lawyers. etc.
Students now look for subjects than university or polytechnics as their option of choice as they are much aware of the needs and skills they would require in their future jobs.
