Why you should study abroad in New Zealand

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Study In New Zealand
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Why study in the New Zealand?

• New Zealand offers a world-class education in a
  postcard-perfect environment.
• World famous for its picturesque scenery.
• Expert teaching staff to advanced facilities and
  resources, and it is increasingly a leader in
  higher education.
• Quality institutions
• New Zealand has an excellent, centrally managed
  quality assurance system. The New Zealand
  Qualifications Authority (NZQA) requires that
  institutions are registered to enrol
  international students and ensures compliance
  with qualifications standards.
• Five New Zealand universities were ranked in the
  top 400 universities in the world by the
  2013-2014 Times Higher Education World University
  Rankings.

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Education system

• The New Zealand tertiary education system is
  broadly divided into six sectors
• Universities
• There are eight public universities in New
  Zealand, which offer undergraduate (bachelor) and
  postgraduate degrees. Universities are teaching
  and research-based
• Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics
• New Zealand has 22 Institutes of Technology or
  Polytechnics
• Private tertiary and training institutions
• They offer professional certificates, diplomas
  and degrees in a diverse range of subjects
  including the arts, hospitality, computer
  studies, quality management, ecotourism and
  others.

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Education system

• Teacher training
• There are six government-funded institutions that
  specialise in teacher training.
• English language training sector
• Private English language schools offer a variety
  of courses for all ages including adventure,
  business and academic programs. Adventure courses
  provide a balance of English language tuition and
  stimulating activity of students choice.
• Wãnanga
• Wãnanga is the term for the Mãori providers of
  tertiary education and advanced study on Mãori
  tradition and custom, usually in the Mãori
  language.

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Cost of studying

• One of the advantages of studying in New Zealand
  is value for your money. Living expenses and
  tuition costs are comparatively affordable.
• Tuition fees vary depending on the type of course
  (arts or science undergraduate/bachelor or
  postgraduate) and the duration of the course.
• Accommodation
• Like other parts of the world, the cost of rental
  accommodation varies greatly depending on where
  you study and the style of accommodation. As a
  guide, the national median rental in May 2013 was
  NZ360 per week for a three-bedroom home. In
  central parts of Auckland and Wellington, the
  median was nearer NZ460 a week with more
  desirable homes up to NZ660 per week.

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Employment prospects

• In New Zealand, most students enrolled in a
  course of 12 months' duration or longer can work
  part-time for up to 20 hours a week during
  semester and during holiday periods.
• This not only helps top up the bank balance, but
  also provides an excellent opportunity to
  integrate in the community and meet new people.
• After graduation
• With skill shortages across various sectors in
  the New Zealand labour market, graduates are in
  high demand in New Zealand.
• Students with skills in demand and who wish to
  stay in New Zealand long-term may apply for a
  Skilled Migrant visa, which will allow them to
  live and work in New Zealand permanently.

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