All 8 New Zealand universities rank in the QS top 500. From the University of Auckland to Otago, NZ combines world-class research with a clear post-study work visa of up to 3 years.
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NZD 25,000 – NZD 38,000 per year
NZD 18,000 – NZD 22,000 per year
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20 hrs/week during studies · Unlimited in vacations
February · July
Up to 3 yrs
New Zealand is one of the top study-abroad destinations in the world, promising world-class universities, excellent infrastructure and a strong post-study job market. Its education system is proactive and built to motivate students to think uniquely and create individual solutions, blending traditional teaching with technology-enabled learning. New Zealand qualifications are recognised and transferable worldwide, and the cost of education is lower than in the US or Europe.
New Zealand qualifications are recognised and valued worldwide, and the cost of education is cheaper than in the US or Europe. Qualifications follow the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF): Doctorate (Level 10), Master's degrees (Level 9), Postgraduate diplomas & Bachelor's with Honours (Level 8), Bachelor's degree & graduate diplomas (Level 7), and diplomas/certificates (Levels 4–6).
New Zealand actively encourages skilled workers from overseas to address local workforce shortages, promising strong economic prospects across fields such as engineering, ICT and electronics, healthcare and nursing, science, agriculture and forestry, construction, hospitality and tourism, teaching and social services, and the trades.
Explore university websites for course duration, intakes and fee structure, and shortlist what suits you.
Confirm English-proficiency and other test scores needed — IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT etc.
Prepare your Letters of Recommendation and Statement of Purpose — an important part of your application.
Sit the mandatory admission tests and send your scores to your shortlisted universities.
Your admission letter will be emailed to your official mail ID.
Once you receive your admission letter, apply for your New Zealand student visa.
AEC students consistently secure offers from these institutions.
University of Auckland
Auckland University of Technology
University of Otago
Massey University
University of Canterbury
Victoria University of WellingtonThe most in-demand postgraduate programmes our students choose.
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