New Zealand has eight universities and 19 Institutes of Technology. All of its higher education institutions are recognized by the government. Studying in New Zealand is divided into two parts: an undergraduate and a postgraduate degree.
Undergraduate programs take three years to complete while postgraduate programs take an extra one to two years. After finishing your undergraduate degree you can also obtain an honors degree. Another choice would be to study one or two semesters abroad. If you decide to study abroad you can choose courses offered at any faculties making your study options flexible.
HISTORY
The Maori, the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand, settled the country between the 9th and 14th century and named the land Aotearoa: The land of the long white cloud. In 1642, the Dutch settler Abel Tasman discovered New Zealand and in 1840 New Zealand became a British colony. New Zealand gained its independence in 1907 and is still currently part of the Commonwealth. New Zealand has two official languages, English and Maori. The culture of the Maori still has an important influence on New Zealand's society today.
Kiwis, as New Zealanders also call themselves, always give a warm welcome to visitors from abroad and it is easy to come into contact with the natives. Because of this friendly feel, New Zealand is a great place for foreign students to study. The country is known for its amazing nature which, at least since the movie series The Lord of the Rings, is no longer an insider's tip. Because the country is not especially large, traveling from place to place does not take long. All major sights are easy to get to which makes for many a wonderful weekend getaways while studying in New Zealand.
New Zealand has eight universities and 19 Institutes of Technology. All of its higher education institutions are recognized by the government. Studying in New Zealand is divided into two parts: an undergraduate and a postgraduate degree. Undergraduate programs take three years to complete while postgraduate programs take an extra one to two years. After finishing your undergraduate degree you can also obtain an honors degree. Another choice would be to study one or two semesters abroad. If you decide to study abroad you can choose courses offered at any faculties making your study options flexible.