Why New Zealand

Teaching standards are high and with small class sizes you will enjoy high levels of personal attention.

In universities, courses in New Zealand are delivered by respected teaching and research staff, even at the first year level. Most university staff combine research and teaching. They come from all over the world and keep their international connections refreshed using sabbatical leave and the other opportunities they get for ensuring regular engagement with the global academic community.

The high-quality teaching that New Zealand is known for will make you even more attractive to the employers and open up exciting post-graduate opportunities.

It all means that – along with the people you’ll meet, the places you’ll see and the things you’ll do in New Zealand – you can be confident you’ll get an education that will set you up for the future you dream of.

International comparisons confirm you can have confidence in the quality of New Zealand’s tertiary education.

All eight of Universities in New Zealand are among the world’s top 500 in the 2015/16 QS rankings. On individual subjects, the 2015/16 QS rankings also placed New Zealand universities amongst the world’s top 50 for teaching accounting and finance, business and management, computer science, civil and structural engineering, agriculture and forestry, veterinary science and nine other important disciplines.

A New Zealand qualification is respected globally and can strengthen your career prospects both in New Zealand and abroad. Employers value the country’s education system for producing graduates who balance academic knowledge with practical skills, and who think creatively and independently.

New Zealand’s qualifications meet international standards and are recognised through the Lisbon Recognition Convention, ensuring that certificates, diplomas and degrees are accepted by other member countries. This recognition makes it easier for graduates to continue their studies, register professionally, or work internationally.

Wherever you choose to go, a New Zealand qualification represents quality education and global opportunity.

New Zealand’s education system is strongly regulated, ensuring consistent quality across all institutions. You can study anywhere in the country with confidence that you’ll receive a high standard of education.

Universities are monitored by Universities New Zealand, which upholds academic standards and approves qualifications. Institutes of Technology, Polytechnics, and private training providers (like English schools) are overseen by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), which regularly reviews them and publishes reports.

Always check that your chosen school is NZQA registered and its programme is approved, immigration visas are only granted for NZQA-approved courses.