Study in New Zealand

Situated in the southern part of the Pacific Ocean, New Zealand is made up of two main islands, roughly the same size as Japan, California, or Great Britain. Our cities, scenery, and cultures are vibrant and diverse.
New Zealand has 3.8 million people who are mostly of European descent. Indigenous Maori make up around 14% of the population.
Our international students take time to enjoy all that New Zealand is famous for – from bungy jumping or a game of rugby to a fine glass of wine or our distinctive Pacific-rim cuisine.

• English speaking, western-style democracy
• Population 3.8 million
• Safe environment
• Internationally recognised high standard of education
• Multi-cultural society
• Clean, green, diverse countryside
• Healthy climate

Many sporting, cultural and recreational activities available to everybody
Contemporary New Zealand has a diverse culture with influences from English, Scottish, Irish, and Maori cultures, along with those of other European cultures.
Education system of New Zealand:
The first New Zealand university was founded in 1869 and, by the end of the century, had been joined by two further universities. Today there are eight universities in New Zealand, and due to government legislation, this is the maximum number of universities allowed within the country. All are national or public universities and are duly accredited by the New Zealand government having been established through acts of parliament. The United States Department of Education recognizes all eight universities as outstanding institutions for study abroad, but does not have its own accrediting body for its own universities.
The first semester/trimester begins in mid to late February and ends in mid to late June. The second term begins in July and ends in November.
In New Zealand a student’s academic schedule fluctuates between lectures, tutorials (small group sessions), laboratory work, seminars, and home and library study.
The academic system in New Zealand places a lot of emphasis on independent study. This can be quite different to that experienced in the US. It is expected that students will research and write essay type papers even from their first year. These written papers will make up large parts of the overall assessment with final exams making up to 60% of the final grade. It is not uncommon to have 1-2 exams or papers making up 100% of the grade.