FAQ?
Q. What is the application process for NZ?
Admissions are granted purely on students academics. Students need to provide: CV, academic documents, any professional certifications, and work experience if applicable, English language evidence, reference letters, SOP & Passport copy.
Q. What are the visa application requirements?
Student visa is issued to a full time enrolled student with good character, health & financial background. Student visa for New Zealand is much easier & quicker than many other countries.
Q. How much does NZ education cost?
Tuition Fees Approx. 12000 NZ$ – 28000 NZ$ p.a; depending on the area and level of studies.
Q. What are the living expenses?
On an average, an international student spends about 800 – 1000 NZ$ per month on accommodation, food, clothing, entertainment, transport & other costs. It is important to note that individual’s cost may vary as per their location, course & lifestyle.
Q. How long does it take to get a Degree in New Zealand?
Most degrees in New Zealand are for 3 years but there are also a number of degrees which take 4 years.
Q. What visa will I need to study?
If the course you want to study is no more than three months long, and you hold an NZ visitor’s visa or permit, then you do not need to get a student visa or permit to study. If your course is due to take three months or longer to complete, you will need a student visa.
Q. Is there an age limit?
There are no age limits to getting a student visa in New Zealand.
Q. Can I get a student visa if I’ve already used my NZ working holiday visa?
Yes. The student visa and working holiday visa schemes are separate from one another.
Q. Can I work on a student visa?
Yes, you can apply for a Variation of Conditions to your visa, which will allow you to work up to 20 hours a week during term and the holidays.
Q. How long does it take to process?
Immigration New Zealand recommend that you allow around four weeks (20 working days) for processing for student visa applications submitted online, and between five and six weeks for applications submitted as hard copy. Processing can take up to three months during busy periods, however, so it is important to apply as soon as possible.
Q. Will I need to provide any character documents?
All applicants for New Zealand visas need to be of good character. This generally means that you have no criminal convictions. If you do have convictions or if you intend on remaining in New Zealand for more than 24 months you will need to provide police clearances from each country for which you have citizenship. You will also need to provide police clearances for every country you have lived in for five years or more since you turned 17.
Q. Will I need to provide health documents?
In order to be eligible for a visa for New Zealand you must have an ‘acceptable standard of health’. In order for INZ to check this you may be asked to provide a medical and/or an x-ray certificate. As an international fee-paying student, however, you do not need to provide any medical documents at the point of application unless the visa application form (INZ 1012) or the online student visa guide checklist specifically prompts you to do so. If INZ needs a medical or chest x-ray during assessment, a visa officer will be in touch to request this directly.
Q. Can I take my partner with me?
It is not possible to add your partner to your student visa as a dependant. They will need to apply for their own visa to be in New Zealand if they wish to work or study. They have the option of applying for a Partner of a Student Work Visa, provided that you (as the student) are either:
i) Studying towards a Level 7 or 8 qualification on the Immigration New Zealand Long Term Skill Shortage List, or
ii) Studying toward a Level 9 or 10 qualification (masters or PhD)
If your course of study does not fall into either of these categories, your partner will need to apply to be in New Zealand of their own accord, for example under the Working Holiday Scheme, the Essential Skills Visa or the Skilled Migrant Category.
Q. How soon can I travel to New Zealand once I get my visa?
The visa is valid immediately upon issuing, so once you have your visa you can use it to travel to and enter New Zealand.
Q. How long will my visa last?
The visa is valid for the duration of your course if it is up to 12 months long, or for approximately 12 months for courses that are longer than a year (you will be required to renew your visa through the International Student Office of your university after this time if your course lasts longer than a year).