New Zealand Process and Requirements

I AM AN AVERAGE STUDENT. CAN I STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND? (REQUIREMENTS TO STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND)

 

- Similar to other study-abroad countries, universities in New Zealand do not finalize their admissions based on only merits and grades. They also gauge your overall previous performance in school and college.

 

- However, going for the top universities in New Zealand would be difficult with the average GPA or grades obtained in previous academics. So, if you want to try your luck, carefully check the requirements on their official websites and apply accordingly.

 

 -The admission authorities are always in search of candidates with special talents or interests in unique fields. You can display in your SOPs about your subject interests and achievements that genuinely reflect your personality and passion. 

 

- So, you must also concentrate on other skills, extracurricular activities, personal traits, etc, and show them through your application because there is no one thing which will count during your admissions.

 

- New Zealand promotes free and thoughtful education and encourages students to seek answers on their own through their learning. The education system promotes its students and awards their inventiveness and creativity.  

 

As an average student you must fulfill the minimum requirements. 

Now, let us check the general requirements for studying in New Zealand: -

 

 

Requirements to study in New Zealand

 

Admission Process

 

The requirements and admission process vary between chosen programs, universities, and degree level. In most of the cases, you have to apply online through university websites for admissions. Initially, you have to go through the university websites where you will find all the details of the admission process. You have to make an account on the official website of the universities you choose and then fill up the required information along with scanned documents and apply them by paying application fees. Further details about the admission process will be informed to you through this account. 

 

General steps to follow for applying for admissions are: -

 

1. Research for colleges and universities for your desired course/subject.

2. Narrow down your options and contact or visit their official websites for detailed information.

3. Check eligibility from the details of respective universities 

4. Take the required entrance exams like GRE/GMAT

5. Take the required language tests (TOEFL or IELTS)

6. Apply to the chosen shortlisted universities

7. If shortlisted, you might have to give an interview.

8. If your application is accepted, initiate the visa procedure.

 

 

-  Exams required for New Zealand Universities

 

Language proficiency tests accepted in New Zealand are: -

- TOEFL IBT

- IELTS Academic

- PTE Academic

- Cambridge English – C1 or C2

 -Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)

- SAT, GRE, and GMAT tests are required for New Zealand universities. However, not all but many universities demand scores of these entrance tests during admissions.

 

The scores of these exams are crucial during the acceptance of your admission application, so you must start preparing and registering for these tests. Also, scoring high in these exams might help you with getting scholarships.

 

-  Finances

 

One of the most important things to consider while planning for abroad studies is costing. There is always a lot of discussion between students and parents about how much exactly everything is going to cost. The Government of New Zealand has introduced a new scheme of fees-free tertiary education for New Zealand and Australia citizens. For international students, the tuition costs for a bachelor's degree are in the range of $14200 - $22000/ year, and for a master's degree, it costs in the range between $17000 - $25000/year. The tuition costs for a doctoral degree are in the range between $4,500 - $5,000/year that is lower similar to other countries. Medicinal and MBA courses have higher tuition costs in the range between $21,000 - $34,000/year. Living in New Zealand can cost between $10,600 - $13,600/ year including accommodation and other expenses. Other costs like student visa charges, application fees, health insurance, standardized test fees, and travel costs can vary depending on various factors.

 

-  Documents required

 

   A general list of documents while planning for studying must include the following:-

 

- Online Application form: - The form can be obtained from the official website of the selected universities. The form includes academic information and a summary of your previous educational courses and personal information. 

 

- Academic Transcripts: - Transcripts include details of your educational background, your mark sheets, achievements, etc. You can get these from your previous school/college on request. 

 

- Academic Resume: - Some universities may demand a professional resume showing your personal, academic, and work details.  

 

- Letters of Recommendation (LOR): - Generally, 2 or 3 letters are required to submit before the deadline prescribed by the university. These may include your academic strengths, hidden potentials, teamwork, and technical skills, etc that are to be filled by your professors or employer/managers.

 

- Statement of purpose (SOP): - Your statement of purpose should represent your interest, reasons for joining the course specifically, future academic goals, Scientific and research interests, and motivations for further studies. 

 

 

- Standardized tests: - GRE and GMAT score reports have to be attached along with the application (if applicable). English Proficiency tests like TOEFL, IELTS, and SAT are required for applicants whose native language is not English and who do not have a bachelor’s degree from a US university where English is the fundamental language of instruction. 

 

 

- Other certificates or achievements: - You can also include certificates of achievements and work experience (if any).  

 

- Health Insurance: - Health insurance is essential for an international student in New Zealand. It is also advised as safety for students by the New Zealand government. 

 

- Proof of funds: - You may also be required to present receipts of available funds or bank statements to authorities to make sure you can take care of the living and tuition costs.

 

- Passport: - You must have a copy of your passport ready before applying for abroad studies.

 

Note: - All the photocopies of the documents (Mark sheets, scorecards, etc) attached by you should be attested copies.

 

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