Foreign students
are welcomed at New Zealand universities and at other educational institutions
on the basis that:
It fosters development
of international linkages and mutual goodwill for exchange schemes.
It promotes increased
foreign exchange earnings from educational services; and enhances the
quality of New Zealand's educational services.
Minimum
Requirements
You require:
An offer of a
place at an educational in New Zealand
Evidence of exemption
from course fees or evidence of payment of course fees.
A guarantee of
accommodation - either from the institution or some other person such
as a relative in New Zealand.
Be a genuine
student
Educational institutions
in New Zealand have minimum English language requirements and in some
cases offer courses to enable students to meet those requirements.
In some areas we
are able to offer assistance with placement of students in courses otherwise
we are able to place you directly in touch with your desired institution.
Student visas generally
restrict the student to study only in New Zealand but in some cases
visas can be varied to enable employment - up to 20 hours per week.
Work permits on
completion of the course study
can also be applied for.