Going abroad for higher education is a dream for many and especially students from India has been aspiring to pursue their higher education in foreign countries for many decades now. There have been many countries that have developed into a modern-day higher education hub and have been attracting many students into their educational institutions. One such country is New Zealand and there are a number of things that makes the country a favourable higher education destination for Indian students but before that, lets take a look at the visa application procedures an Indian student should know about when they are looking to pursue their higher education in New Zealand.

Let’s first take a look at the visa requirements

To get a visa approval to New Zealand, students must include the information regarding:

• The minimum time required to complete the course you want to pursue as well as the name of the course
• Showing the proof that the course that you want to pursue as well as the course provider meet the requirements of New Zealand for international students and at the same time, they are approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)
• The total course fees as well as the annual fees that you have to pay if the course that you want to pursue is more than one year in duration
• Details regarding whether the course that you want to pursue is part-time or full-time
• Also, details regarding the nature of your course fees (whether domestic or foreign fees)
• Evidences showing that you are able to fund yourself during the entire stay

Another important thing is that the visa fee for Indian students is 6400 Rupees.

Now, lets take a look at what makes New Zealand a odd higher education destination for Indian students who wants to pursue their higher education abroad.

New Zealand ticks a lot of boxes that many international students have when they are aspiring to pursue their higher education abroad and with the right planning, students have immense development opportunities both from an academic and professional standpoint to excel by studying in New Zealand

1. The Presence of Top-Notch Universities: The biggest advantage of going to New Zealand is the different options of top-notch world-renowned organizations that students can opt for in the country. Some of these educational institutions have world class infrastructure and faculty that can help students realize their true potential. After this, the opportunity to learn with students from students from across the globe is also an added bonus owing to the fact that it will help them improve their cross-cultural learning.

2. Comparatively Lower Expenses:  Another important thing that makes New Zealand a good destination for Indian students is the fact that the cost of studying and living in New Zealand is cheaper when compared to other top-notch higher education destinations across the world. This coupled with the fact that fresh food, transportation as well as accommodation facilities are easily available at affordable prices in the country also makes it a much cheaper option when compared to other higher education destinations like the US, UK and Canada.

3. Safety: This is yet another advantage that students studying in New Zealand will feel owing to the fact that the country has a safe society. The country has also been consistently ranked in the top safest places in the world on a consistent basis. This combined with the low crime rate and political stability makes it easier for students from outside the country to study and live there.

4. Learn and Earn: New Zealand allows students to work 20 hours weekly and students also have the option to work full-time during the scheduled holidays to earn while they are studying in the country. Also, there are a plethora of job opportunities that students can get in New Zealand which is also an added bonus.

New Zealand ticks a lot of boxes that many international students have when they are aspiring to pursue their higher education abroad and with the right planning, students have immense development opportunities both from an academic and professional standpoint to excel by studying in New Zealand.