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Study
in New Zealand
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Combining
the benefits of a developed country with the charm of a quiet
and peaceful countryside, New Zealand offers some distinct
advantages over other countries as a destination for education.
An
important one of which is the affordability – getting a degree
in NZ actually works out to be cheaper than many courses in
India.
Another
significant advantage is the welcoming nature of the New Zealanders
and the relative ease in getting there : NZ has recently opened
its doors to students from South East Asia. Getting yourself
an education in New Zealand can change your life forever –
this site tells you how you can do it.
ACADEMIC
YEAR
The University academic year of most universities is divided
into two semesters.
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Semester
1
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Late
February - end June
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Semester
2
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Early
July - mid November
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Almost
all undergraduate degree courses must be commenced with Semester
1. For more details of the academic calendar, contact the respective
university.
ORIENTATION
Before the beginning of the academic year, the International Office
of most universities runs an orientation programme for international
students.
This
programme covers such things as course advice, a tour of the campus
and information about living in New Zealand.
The
orientation programme is free and provides an excellent opportunity
to meet other students and make new friends. Another orientation
programme is run at the beginning of the second semester.
Both
orientation programmes provide:
- Information
about the New Zealand way of life including their customs, climate
and education system
- Information
about the University including its student services, facilities,
policies and procedures
- An opportunity
to meet other international students
- Information
about your rights as a student
- Information
about immigration requirements and regulations
New
Zealand - Tuition Fee, Living Cost, Expenses
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Tuition
Fees
The tuition fees is different for different universities and
colleges and varies with courses. We have listed a few courses
with the approximate range of annual tuition fees.
For
more specific details, please contact the respective university
and college.
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Undergraduate
Courses
Arts / Humanities / Social Sciences
NZ $ 10,000 - $ 12,000 per year
Commerce
/ Administration / Management
NZ $ 10,000 - $ 12,500 per year
Computing
& Mathematical Sciences
NZ $ 13,000 - $ 15,000 per year
Engineering
NZ $ 16,000 - $ 17,500 per year
Science
/ Science Technology
NZ $ 14,000 - $ 16,000 per year
Technology
NZ $ 14,000 - $ 18,000 per year
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Postgraduate
Courses
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Arts
/ Humanities / Social Sciences
NZ $ 14,000 - $ 16,000 per year
Master
of Business Administration (MBA)
NZ $ 18,000 - $ 24,000 per year
Engineering
NZ $ 18,000 - $ 24,500 per year
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Living
Expenses
The approximate annual living expenses are about NZ $ 10,000
- 12,000, which includes accommodation as well as other daily
expenses.
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