Study in New Zealand: You won’t regret it!
By Channthou Vay, Counsellor
When you decide to study abroad, you’ll have a lot of destinations to choose from. Students aspiring to study overseas often find it difficult to select a location and university that match their interests and budget. If you choose to study in New Zealand, you are making an excellent decision that you won’t regret. Here are some reasons to study in New Zealand.
Quality of the education system and universities
New Zealand offers high quality educational opportunities for a wide range of study programs, and both large and small universities. Every university in New Zealand is highly respected and consistently ranked in the top 3% in the QS World University Rankings.
Listed below are all eight New Zealand universities’ places in the 2018 QS World University Rankings:
- University of Auckland
- University of Otago
- University of Canterbury
- Victoria University of Wellington
- University of Waikato
- Massey University
- Lincoln University
- Auckland University of Technology
Your resume will shine
New Zealand universities allow you to undertake internships while you study. Full-time internships give you the opportunity to commit most of your time to enriching your professional skills. Interning at an organisation that fits your academic and professional needs can also be an excellent way to build your resume that goes beyond the traditional classroom setting.
Tuition fees and living expenses
New Zealand is the perfect destination for you in terms of tuition fees and living expenses, especially compared to study abroad destinations such as Canada, the UK, the US and Australia. Good food and accommodation options are easily affordable for most students.
Approximate tuition fees:
- Undergraduate: NZD $15000 – $25000
- Postgraduate: NZD $20,000 – $40000
Approximate cost of living: NZD $ 12,000 – NZ $ 15,000 per annum
You’ll never get bored
Kiwis (New Zealanders) are the nicest people in the world. You’ll experience this from the moment you land in New Zealand for your stay. The locals are very welcoming and helpful, which will give you a “home away from home” feeling that will considerably reduce your initial culture shock.
New Zealand is also a beautiful and exciting country, especially for adventure lovers. New Zealand has great adventure activities, including white water rafting, skiing and mountain biking, and there are always new things to do and enjoy.
According to Rough Guides, which produces travel guides, “There is nothing like an amazing view to inspire you to book your next trip, whether you're drawn by rolling countryside, isolated islands or soaring mountain peaks.” Described as having “rolling green hills, majestic mountains, breathtaking fjords and an amazing diversity of landscape from one island to the next”, New Zealand consistently beats out the likes of Italy, Iceland and South Africa in the affections of overseas visitors.
Studying in New Zealand can seem overwhelming at first, but you’ll never regret the experience of a lifetime. And IDP Education (Cambodia) will be there along the way to ensure that your overseas study dreams are realised. You'll become a more confident, independent and well-rounded individual, constantly looking forward to your next adventure.
For more information about your study abroad options, visit an IDP Study Abroad office at any ACE campus to talk to an experienced IDP Study Abroad counsellor.