Study In New Zealand

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Why is New Zealand to be considered a study destination?

  1. Education Quality

With a stand in the top three universities worldwide, New Zealand believes in the globally recognized status of education. NZQA(The New Zealand Qualifications Authority ensures that the education providers are registered to enrol international students and comply with standards based on the British education system taught in English with the small size of classes. Multicultural and Welcoming with high quality of life.

The students have an opportunity to choose from a pool of Universities/Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITP)/Private Training establishments (PTE).

2. Affordable than other many other countries

3. Availability of scholarships

A wide range of scholarships even by Govt. are offered to international students as support to complete their studies.

4. Job opportunities

Post-study work visa as per their education level with a duration of one to three years for international students.

  1. Cultural diversity

A sense of security and safety is created among students with a friendly, open-minded, and honest nature New Zealanders with a multicultural society welcoming international students.

Student visa requirements for New Zealand

A distinctive study abroad experience has no match to New Zea Land imparting world-class teaching, Research facilities, and academic discipline with its stunning natural beauty, vibrant culture, and welcoming locals. With strong links between education providers with industry, students get the opportunity to gain practical skills and work experience.

Indian students have the opportunity to study in New Zea land but after getting a fee-paying student visa.

Requirement for fee-paying Visa for Indians.

  • An offer from the Kiwi universities or pathways courses with a cover letter from Pathway Education provider..
  • Evidence of paying the tuition fee.
  • Proof of the income and the source of income.
  • Photocopy of the Identity pages of the recent passport.
  • Character certificate validated by the police
  • Health certificate to show you are healthy

Some additional documentation includes:

  1. Qualification certificates, and academic transcripts.
  2. Proof of employment history.
  3. Proof that you have enough funds to support yourself to cover your living expenses during your stay.
  4. Information about your financial guarantor (Identity and relationship).
  5. English language proficiency test (such as IELTS) scores.
  6. Aadhar or Pan card.

You may also have to appear for a personal interview at the New Zealand embassy or consulate.

You can apply for an online student visa up to 120 days before your intended date of the program’s start date. Remember, your application date is the date when your application fee is paid.

How can Columbian Academy help you?

If you’re a Columbian Academy student with an offer letter from any of the institutions in New Zealand, we can advise you on how to go about the entire process. We’ll make sure you are fully informed of the latest visa requirements and conditions; also help you prepare, certify, translate, and courier the right documents for your submission to reduce your hassles.

Do check the latest fee when applying.

Fees may vary as per the city from where you are applying.

English language requirements

Evidence of proficiency in the English language has to be provided to prove your communication and correspondence skills (IELTS score).

The minimum IELTS score required for your New Zealand student visa is 5.5 bands in each module and an overall score of 6.00 bands.

For a degree in Teaching or Education studies and Engineering, the per-band score and overall score should be 7.0.

Documents Required for a New Zealand Study Visa

  • A valid passport.
  • Travel history documents.
  • 2 passport-size photographs.
  • Letter of Acceptance from the University attested by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
  • Academic transcripts like diplomas, certificates, and degrees.
  • Duly filled Study Visa Application.
  • Application & Tuition fees receipts.

Other supporting Documents: –

  • Proof of funds for a full year of study. This may include:
  • Bank statements
  • Financial undertaking by a sponsor to cover accommodation and living costs.
  • Scholarship certificate
  • Police clearance certificate with age proof and clean criminal record, if required.
  • An X-ray report showing you do not have Tuberculosis
  • Complete medical examination report
  • Work experience letters (if applicable)
  • SOP (if required)

Digital Photograph Specifications

  • Size: 500KB to 10MB. 35mm by 45mm, with white background and 80% visibility of the face.
  • Coloured photograph not older than 6 months with no glasses.
  • Religious headgear can be worn if completely necessary.
  • Dimensions (Digital): 900×1200 pixels to 4500×6000 pixels

How Columbia Academy helps you

Being the best education provider it’s not easy to get a study visa through a complicated and hard process. It requires you to fill out forms, get bank statements, provide proof of health insurance, etc., which can be hard if you’re applying from another country. Our Guidance will take you through the steps and address all your concerns.

Best Universities in New Zealand

  1. The University of Auckland.
  2. University of Otago.
  3. Victoria University of Wellington.
  4. University of Canterbury.
  5. Massey University.
  6. University of Waikato.
  7. Lincoln University-New Zealand
  8. Auckland University of Technology.
  9. Otago Polytechnic.

Basic Eligibilities required for different courses: —

  1. Diploma L5 & L6: — IELTS 6.0 no less than 5.5+12th with 50-60%
  2. Bachelor’s L7: –IELTS 6.0 bands no less than 5.5+12th with 60%.
  3. Graduate Diploma L7: — 6.0 no less than 5.55+ Bachelor with55-60%.
  4. Post-graduate Diploma L8: — IELTS6.5 no less than 6.0+Bachelor 60%.

Master’s Programme L9: — IELTS 6.5 no less than 6.0+Bachelor’s with 60%- and two years of work experience.