New Zealand is home to 8 state-funded universities, 18 institutes of technology and over 600 training institutions. Tuition fees vary depending on the university, level of study and study program. The average tuition fee for a undergraduate degree/course is between NZD 22,000 and NZD 30,000 annually whereas that of a postgraduate degree/course is between NZD 25,000 and NZD 35,000 annually.

New Zealand’s education system reflects its ethnically diverse population, keeping in mind the different cultures, backgrounds, income levels and teaching methods. Education methods are student-focused, encouraging analytical thinking, individuality and learning outside the classroom.

Further education, or more commonly known as Tertiary education, can be continued in the following forms:

Professional Certificates & Technical Schools	Last 2-18 months including internships, apprentices and other on-the-job training Suitable for technical jobs that do not require a degree but specialised practical training Programs include civil engineering, electricians, plumbing, secretarial jobs
Associate’s Degree	Lasts upto 2 years Step above certificates and technical schools Suitable for those unsure of getting a bachelor’s degree & want to enter the workforce Most degrees are in liberal arts (theory-based), some may have technical aspects
Bachelor’s Degree	3-year program No need to choose minor subjects along with primary degree course Subjects studied during the course are relevant to the degree subject matt
Graduate Certificate	1 year of extra coursework after Bachelor’s degree Suitable for easy transition between fields Even provides the foundation for a Masters degr
Master’s Degree	Lasts approximately 2 years Suitable for general or non-specified undergraduate degree holders wanting to working in another field
Doctorate Degree	Highest level of education Takes from 3 to 6 years to complete Titles include PhD, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, law degrees, dental degrees

There are several Pathway programs for international students at a higher education level in the form of foundation studies and language preparation courses, providing them with extra support and resources to ensure fluency and improve skill levels.

New Zealand universities are well-known for the following courses:

• Animation
• Civil & Mechanical Engineering
• Logistics & Supply Chain Management
• Medicine
• Business Studies & Management
• Tourism Management
• Engineering Forestry
• IT & Computer Science
• Mathematics & Statistics
• Agriculture
• Art & Design
• Nursing
• Trades
• Healthcare
• Sports Management

The major academic intakes in New Zealand are in February and July; however, a few institutions do have intakes in November and April.

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