Study in New Zealand
Imagine a country with the expansive landscapes of the UK, but with a population of just five million. That’s New Zealand, a small, uninhabited island nation that consistently ranks at the top of global quality of life studies. For instance, it’s been rated as ‘very high’ on Numbeo’s Quality of Life Index (as of June 2024).
The weather in New Zealand varies from warm and subtropical in the north to cool and temperate in the south. The summer season runs from December to February, while the winter months fall between June and August.
Regardless of the season, New Zealand offers something for everyone. You can immerse yourself in Māori culture, explore lush forests, snow-capped mountains, picturesque lakes and fjords, and enjoy the country’s numerous sandy beaches.
New Zealand universities
Just like in the UK, you can study for a Bachelors, Masters or a Doctorate at Kiwi institutions.
Similar to the UK, you can pursue a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate at Kiwi institutions. The academic year starts in late February or early March and concludes in November (spring). The country has eight state-funded universities that offer degree-level education. It also features 16 Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs), now unified under the Te Pūkenga (New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology) umbrella, along with more than 400 Private Training Establishments (PTEs), including English language schools.The academic year begins in late February or early March and finishes in November (spring).
The country has eight state-funded universities offering degree-level education. It also has 16 Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) - now brought together under the Te Pūkenga (New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology) umbrella - as well as more than 400 Private Training Establishments (PTEs), which include English language schools.
Some of New Zealand's universities feature in the QS World University Rankings 2024:
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The University of Auckland (68th)
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University of Otago (206th)
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Massey University (239th)