University education in New Zealand finds its roots in the British university
system and was established in 1870. New Zealand is home to eight state-funded
universities that are respected for their academic rigor around the world. The
country has a strong system that checks the quality of education at the level
of both, the institution as well as the program. Over and above these
universities are known to conduct regular internal checks to ensure that they
are providing students nothing less than the highest standards of education.
The system offers a
range of courses from arts, commerce and science with a multitude of
specialized branches. Bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees and doctoral degrees
are all provided at these universities. There are also honors programs that
require an additional year of study. Polytechnic courses in New Zealand are
also quite famous and discover a lot of takers every year. These courses can be
both, academically as well as vocationally focused. These courses are closely
associated with employers and government agencies to provide a high sense of
practicality to what they teach.
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Level 1 to 4 –
Certificate
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Level 5 to 6 – Diplomas
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Level 7 – Bachelor’s
degrees and graduate diplomas
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Level 8 – Postgraduate
certificates and diploma, and bachelor’s degrees with honours
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Level 9 – Master’s
degrees
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Level 10 – Doctoral
degrees
There are also a number
of private education institutions in New Zealand. A 1989 amendment to the New
Zealand Education Act allowed the tertiary sector to award degrees through the
NZQA. The New Zealand Qualification Authority keeps a close eye on these
institutes and ensures that the quality of education meets their stringent
standards. Private Training Establishments, or PTEs, also need to have their
courses registered and approved by the NZQA.
A bachelor degree course
usually consists of a preordained number of units, papers and courses. The student
must attend the prescribed number of lectures and tutorials before they can be
passed to the next year or awarded a degree. Some courses also have field trips
and on-site study options. There is a great deal of emphasis placed on
self-study skills and minimum supervision. Most courses consider the grades in
tests, assignments and practical towards the final grade and there is also a
final written exam one needs to clear before being awarded a degree.
A post graduate diploma
is a one-year full tie program designed for graduates to build on their
previous academic degree. A graduate diploma, however, does not require the
students to have studied the same subject matter previously. A master’s degree
is open for students that have completed their bachelor’s degree. The course
length for a master’s degree can be one or two years depending upon the course.
There are also a number of master’s degrees that also include a thesis,
especially those taken after an honors course. Doctorate degrees usually take 3
years complete. PHD students pay a domestic tuition fee but there are also
scholarships available which cover pretty much all your expenses.
Cost of Student Visa Application
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Applicants Fees +
Immigration Charges - NZ$ 295
Note: The visa
fees and other associated charges are subject to change periodically by the
respective immigration authorities and other relevant entities. So, to confirm
the latest visa fees and charges, get in touch with the migration expert at
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