STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND

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STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND

Courses are available for academic, professional and vocational studies at universities, polytechnics and private training establishments. Twenty five institutions in New Zealand are part of the polytechnic system and provide education and training in a broad range of industry and occupation based vocational studies. Many polytechnics offer undergraduate degree programs as well.

New Zealand has Eight universities offering degree programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in academic and professional studies.

All universities offer a broad range of subjects for degrees in commerce, science and the arts. Each university has also developed its own specialist subjects, such as engineering, computer studies, medicine and agriculture.

Under present immigration regulations international students on long term student permits are entitled to work up to 20 hours per week during term time and 40 hours during the summer break.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK UP TO 20 HOURS PER WEEK IF THEY ARE :


1. Enrolled in a full-time course lasting at least two academic years;

2. Studying towards a New Zealand qualification that would gain points under New Zealand residence policy;

3. Studying a full-time course to develop English language skills - to qualify, you must have an IELTS (General or Academic Module) overall band score of at least 5.0

Students must not undertake employment in New Zealand until they have permission from the New Zealand Immigration Service. This permission stating rights to work is automatically printed on student visa label provided the student applies for variation of conditions to student permit while visa application.