New Zealand has Vibrant cities with breath taking Spectacular scenery sets it apart from the rest of the world from rolling Green farm lands dotted with sheep, to barren and active volcanic desert areas, from golden sandy beaches with crystal clear blue water to majestic snow capped mountains, Fiords, Glaciers, lakes, Wild rivers, Native forest with Unique wildlife New Zealand has an international reputation as a provider of quality education. It offers safe and clean environment , which provides excellent study opportunities & support services for international students. Kiwis enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle than people in many other countries. They enjoy an excellent quality of life that compares well with other western nations. Even living in New Zealand is cheaper than many other countries. In a worldwide survey conducted in 2002, New Zealand ranked amongst the lowest 50 for cost but the highest 30 for quality of life.
Courses are available in academic, professional & vocational studies at universities, Polytechnics & institute of technology, colleges of education providers & secondary schools. Students’s who choose to study in New Zealand will find themselves in a country of great beauty, which enjoys a pleasant climate & a stable political environment. Apart from studying excellent educational opportunities, a wonderful environment, open friendly people with Thriving cultural life awesome options for recreation and Sporting opportunities to balance your study, a pleasant climate, open friendly English speaking people, fascinating history, and a dynamic multi cultural Safe and honest society.
Can I study in New Zealand?
We welcome people who wish to study in New Zealand, and are proud to offer high quality, internationally recognised courses. To keep up our good standards and reputation, there are some definite rules and requirements that students from other countries have to meet.
The application steps
Complete the form
Print and complete the form Student Visa/Permit Application PDF. Also available is the Student Visa Permit Guide PDF, which will assist you in applying. If you cannot print the form and guide, they are available from your nearest Immigration New Zealand branch.
Make sure you submit everything we require, including the fee
Along with your completed application form you will also need to provide all the information listed at the back of the application form and the correct fee. If you do not submit the required information with your application we cannot accept it for processing.
Make sure you meet our health requirements
What you have to provide us with depends on how long you will be staying in New Zealand.
Studying in New Zealand for between six months and one year?
You may also need to provide a completed Temporary Entry X-ray Certificate PDF to show you have been screened for tuberculosis .
Studying in New Zealand for more than one year?
You will need to complete a medical examination and a medical and X-ray certificate.
Pregnant women and children under the age of 11 years are not required to submit X-ray certificates unless a special report is required.
For full details on our health requirements, see the Health Requirements Leaflet PDF.
Make sure your meet our character requirements
If you are studying in New Zealand for more than two years you will also have to provide a police certificate, less than six months old, from your country of citizenship and from any country in which you have lived for five or more years since reaching 17 years of age.
Lodge your application
If you are applying from outside of New Zealand, your application must be made and approved before you are able to travel to New Zealand..
Student Visa
You may need to get a Student Visa or Permit to study in New Zealand as an international student Some people do need a student visa, some people don’t. But, most international students will need a permit that sets out the conditions of their stay here. Before you check whether you’re eligible for a visa, find out whether you need one because If the course you want to take runs for less than three months, you could apply for a visitor’s visa. You must ensure your course is NZQA approved. Find out about visiting New Zealand.
What is required Students
To be eligible to come to New Zealand as a student your course must meet the New Zealand requirements for international students. And there are requirements you must meet as a student.
What are the requirements my course has to meet?
The most important requirement is that you have an offer of a place from a New Zealand education provider such as a school, polytechnic or university. Study programmes offered to international students must meet specific course requirements
What requirements do I have to meet?
There are a number of general requirements you need to meet before you get here and others you must meet during your stay.
Student requirements
To be eligible to come to New Zealand as a student there are a number of conditions you need to meet before you get here and others you must meet during your stay.
Before you get here…
To enter New Zealand you need:
* to have an offer of a place from a New Zealand education provider such as a school, polytechnic or university
* evidence that you’ve arranged accommodation through the education provider or through another person
* a guardian who is eligible to accompany you, if required
* to be in good health and of good character.
* If your stay is longer than six months, in some cases you may need to complete a TB clearance. And if it's longer than two years, you'll have to provide medical and police certificates
a passport that’s valid for at least three months past the date you are to leave New Zealand
* proof that you plan to leave New Zealand once you’ve completed your study
While you’re here…
If you’re granted a Student Permit you need to meet certain conditions during your stay:
* attend the place of study noted in your permit. However you can apply to us to change your course or the institution. Want to know more.
* live with your guardian, if required
* make progress in your study pass your course
* you may only undertake work allowed by your Student Permit
* keep within New Zealand’s laws
* stay in New Zealand for the time allowed by your permit.
If you break any of these conditions the New Zealand Immigration Service may revoke your permit.