FAQs
Study in New Zealand
  • 1
    Why should I study in New Zealand?
    • Study in New Zealand for a high quality education and an unbeatable lifestyle.
    • Our practical, hands-on style of learning can give you the skills and experience to help you succeed anywhere in the world. New Zealand qualifications are globally recognised and you’ll learn to solve problems, think creatively and work in teams.
    • All eight of our universities are ranked in the top 3% in the world, and you’ll be learning in an immersive English language environment. You may be able to work here while you study and after you graduate.
    • Safe, welcoming and culturally diverse, New Zealand has one of the world’s most beautiful natural environments as well as endless opportunities for fun and adventure. You’ll broaden your horizons and make lifelong friendships.
  • 2
    Where in New Zealand can I study?
    • Choose to study in New Zealand and you’ll have an amazing range of locations to choose from. Whether you like a big city lifestyle, smaller cities or friendly rural towns, you’ll find somewhere to suit you.
    • Our eight universities are situated throughout New Zealand, and there are schools, institutes of technology and polytechnics, private training establishments and English language schools throughout the country.
  • 3
    How safe is New Zealand?
    • New Zealand is friendly, politically stable, multicultural and tolerant of all types of diversity. Our crime rates are lower than in many countries, and have low levels of personal violence and strife between communities.
    • New Zealand is the fourth most peaceful country in the world, according to the Global Peace Index, and the least corrupt country in the world, according to Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index.
    • By international standards, New Zealand is a safe and easy country for students wanting to study overseas.
  • 4
    What are the hours and holidays of New Zealand schools?
    • A school day normally starts at 9am and runs to 3:30pm (primary schools finish at 3pm). Most schools operate from Monday to Friday.
    • The secondary school year starts in early February and runs to mid-December. It’s divided into four terms, with two weeks' break between each term and a six-week break at the end of the year.
    • Term 1: February to mid- April - two-week break
    • Term 2: Late April to early July - two-week break
    • Term 3: Mid-July to late September - two-week break
    • Term 4: Mid-October to mid-December - six-week summer break
  • 5
    Are New Zealand degrees recognized internationally?
    • New Zealand degrees are recognised internationally and will be accepted when applying for post-graduate study in most countries.
    • The New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF) has 10 levels and covers a range of qualifications, from certificates to doctoral degrees. 
  • 6
    How long can I study in New Zealand?
    • Providing you pass your course and continue to meet the requirements of your student visa you can continue to extend your visa for as long as you wish. There is no limit on the time you can spend in New Zealand as a student.
  • 7
    Can I study for a PhD in New Zealand?
    • Study for your PhD in New Zealand and you’ll be learning in a university that is rated among the top 3% in the world, according to the QS World University Rankings.
    • New Zealand offers an incredible study package to PhD students: you’ll pay the same fees as domestic students and you may be able to work while you study.
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