New Zealand

New Zealand holds an international reputation as a provider of quality education and also for its warm and welcoming environment.

Highlights
  • New Zealand is located in the Southwest Pacific Ocean and the capital is Welligton though the most popular city is Auckland.
  • New Zealand is fast becoming the first choice for a large number of Indian students. Indian students account for 13% of total international student population in New Zealand. To know more about this popular study destination contact our counselors.
  • New Zealand offer quality education and is home to some of the world renowned universities like Auckland University of Technology, University of Otago, Massey University, University of Canterbury to name a few
  • Educational institutions in New Zealand offer pioneering courses in the field of hotel management, tourism, Business studies, IT, Engineering, Visual Communication & Fashion. To know the best course for you, visit us for a free consulting session.
  • World recognized degree at affordable cost. Courses in New Zealand start at as low as 5 lacs and the living expenses also range between 3.5-4 lac. To know more call us at +91 94933 65155
  • Students also have a stay back option by applying for Graduate Job Search Work visa which allows students to stay for 12 months.
  • NZ colleges & universities accept 3 years bachelor's degree making it a favored destination for Indian students. So if you have a 3 years degree & cannot target US/Canada, visit us to know about exciting options in New Zealand.
  • English is widely spoken in New Zealand so Indian students don't face problems in getting jobs or settling in the country
  • IELTS is a mandatory requirement for gaining admission. Join our tutorials to achieve TOP scores in IELTS.

Why New Zealand

Qualifications
  • The best thing about studying in New Zealand is receiving world class education and globally recognized degrees at almost 50% less than that of USA and UK. The course fee ranges between NZ$10000 to 30000 and the living expenses are also 3-4 lac.
Code of Practice for International Students:
  • A code of practice ensures international student's welfare and also that the universities & colleges act fairly in recruiting students. Code gives prospective students that they can trust the institution in which they choose to enroll.
Safe & welcoming country: :
  • The people in New Zealand are friendly and welcoming of international students. Moreover, English is widely spoken so students do not face any difficulties in communication.
Government controlled education system:
  • The educational institutes in New Zealand are controlled by Ministry of Education and other appointed government bodies like New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) which approves all courses run by polytechnic & private institutes. The New Zealand Vice-Chancellor's Committee (NZVCC)is responsible for approving all diplomas, undergraduate and graduate programs offered by New Zealand universities.
Opportunity for part time work:
  • International students can work 20 hours per week during studies and full time during vacations. This helps students earn a part of their expenses.
Stay Back options in New Zealand:
  • The student can apply for 12 months Graduate Job Search Wok Visa and once the student has offer of employment he can further apply for a visa upto two or three years under the Study to Work category. Permanent Residency is also available to skilled workers and students. In order to apply for a permanent residency under the skill migration category, an Expression of interest (EOI) has to be submitted to immigration where the ability of the potential migrant is judged on the basis of a point system.

Visa Process

The student visa application can be filed at the New Zealand High Commission, New Delhi or New Zealand Consulate General, Mumbai or Honorary Consul for New Zealand, Chennai.

Processing time for applications: :

Applications that fit the "Positive Profile" will be processed within 15 working days. All Positive Profile for assessment go to Bangkok Embassy from New Delhi.

  • For Need to Review Profiles will take 10 – 12 weeks to process a student visa application.
  • Chances of Telephonic Interview, Financial documents verification is very high.
Requirements for a 'Positive Profile':
  • Good academic records.
  • IELTS score of at least 5.5 or evidence of having met English language entry requirements for the course of study in NZ, whichever is applicable and higher.
  • Verifiable evidence of funds to meet the educational and living expenses in NZ.
  • No more than 2-3 family members should sponsor.
  • Regular source of sufficient income of financial guarantors.
  • Intended course of study relevant to qualifications/ work experience.
  • Highly Trusted College/ University/ Polytechnic.
Documents for Student Visa:
  • Completed Application Form and Supplementary Information Form.
  • Visa Application Fee
  • Original Passport.
  • Offer of place.
  • Covering Letter / SOP (Hand Written).
  • Financial Documents.
  • Academic Documents.
  • Evidence of English language ability-IELTS Result.
  • Employment documents, if applicable.
  • Police Clearance Certificate (for 24 months & above course duration).
  • Full Medical Certificates and TB Screening Report.
  • Welcome Letter from ANZ Bank (for application made under FTS).
Evidence of funds:

If the course duration is 12 months then provide documentary evidence of liquid funds for tuition fee for the entire course duration + NZ$ 15,000 towards living expenses in New Zealand; [/bullet] [bullet icon="fa-check" color="green"]If the duration of course is > 12 months then provide documentary evidence of liquid funds for tuition fee for 1st 12 months + NZ$ 15,000 towards living expenses in New Zealand + payment plan for the rest of the tuition and living expenses in New Zealand.

Which documents can be shown as proof of funds?

FTS is an option given to the students who are genuine and doesn't have fund from last 6 months.

The students will need to transfer at least 12 months' living expenses to a bank account in NZ, ANZ Bank, in addition to paying the tuition fee for 1year. The amount deposited in the bank is locked for a period of 12 months and then drip fed to the student on a prearranged basis after the AIP (Approval in principal) is received.