Around 120,000 international students were enrolled at eight New Zealand universities, as well as its ITPs and PTEs, in 2022. Only 2,664 of the 120,000 pupils were of Indian descent. With over 20,000 positions available each year, studying in New Zealand has become one of the most popular options for overseas students. Following the pandemic, New Zealand implemented Green List Occupations, which encouraged international students to study in New Zealand and apply for full-time job jobs.
There are several compelling reasons for international students to seek higher education in New Zealand, including academic and post-study employment opportunities. Some of the key reasons are lower education prices, the availability of various scholarships, and the ease of getting a job and working while in New Zealand, as well as the following:
Aside from the price of studying, overseas students must also evaluate their living expenses in New Zealand while studying in New Zealand.
Indian students who receive a confirmation letter for admission to New Zealand universities or PTEs can subsequently apply for a student visa. If students apply online, one application for a student visa in New Zealand costs INR 1,010 (NZD 430). In New Zealand, 90% of student visa application forms are examined within 53 working days, while the average duration for assessing a student visa application is 19 days.