Auckland
Largest city, strong job market.
Study in
New Zealand
Safe, friendly, clear post-study work and residence pathways.
Why New Zealand
New Zealand's eight universities are all QS-ranked in the top 500. The Post-Study Work Visa gives up to 3 years to work in your field, with clear residence pathways in demand occupations.
- 8 world-ranked universities
- Up to 3 years Post-Study Work Visa
- Clear Skilled Migrant Category for PR
Popular student cities
Where you'll study and live.
Wellington
Capital, creative tech and film industries.
Top universities
World-class institutions.
Popular courses
What our students study.
- Master of IT / Software Engineering
- Master of Nursing
- Master of Business
- Postgraduate Diploma in Construction
Entry requirements
What you need to apply
Academic
- •Bachelor: 65–75% in Class XII
- •Master: 60–70% in UG
English
- •IELTS 6.0–6.5 overall
- •PTE 50+
Visa overview
Student visa
Fee-paying student visa via Immigration NZ. Processing typically 4–8 weeks.
Application steps
- 01Research universities and programs
- 02Apply, receive Offer of Place
- 03Pay deposit, receive receipt
- 04Apply for student visa online
- 05Receive visa, travel
Scholarships
Lower your fees.
NZ Excellence Awards, Manaaki NZ, university awards.
Accommodation
Halls of residence, homestay, flatting.
Student lifestyle
Outdoor lifestyle, safe cities, small class sizes.
Required documents
Keep these ready
- Offer of Place
- Tuition payment proof
- Financial evidence
- IELTS / PTE score
- Academic documents
Student stories
Our students in New Zealand.
“The team mapped out the whole PR pathway for nursing in NZ before I even applied. Everything happened exactly as they said.”
Sanjana Iyer
Master of Nursing, University of Auckland
New Zealand
FAQs
Common questions about New Zealand
Auckland and Wellington lead in volume; Christchurch has strong construction and engineering demand.
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