Global pathways
Begin your studies now, in your home country.
New Zealand universities have partnerships and agreements which recognise your learning with local course providers around the world.
With a global pathway programme, you can earn credit towards or entry into New Zealand study programmes.
Why choose a global pathway to New Zealand?
Start your journey right now, at a recognised provider near you.
Enjoy the convenience of studying locally.
Studying closer to home means you’ll save on travel and living costs.
Choose to progress your education to any one of New Zealand’s 8 world-ranked universities.
Course Options
Preparation qualifications
After you complete a preparation qualification, you can enrol directly in a bachelor’s or master’s programme at a New Zealand university.
Articulation programmes
These programmes provide credit towards a New Zealand university qualification. This reduces the amount of time you need to study with a New Zealand university before you graduate.
Dual award or joint qualifications
Earn both a local and New Zealand university qualification with a programme that you start in your home country, then complete in New Zealand. Or earn a New Zealand qualification in your home country, by studying with a local partner education provider.
New Zealand taught me to think differently - to think outside the box. You get to explore your ideas and be creative.
Chonlada Damrongkitkanwong - Southland Girls' High School student from Thailand
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Preparing students for the future
New Zealand is ranked the #1 English-speaking country in the world in preparing students for the future (Economist Intelligence Unit(external link that opens in a new tab)).
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Student wellbeing
New Zealand was the 1st country in the world to have an international student wellbeing strategy.
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Top 2% universities in the world
All 8 of New Zealand's universities are ranked in the top 2% in the world globally (QS World University Rankings(external link that opens in a new tab)).
FAQ
Courses are available locally in over 200 study locations across more than 30 countries. Discover New Zealand universities offering Pathway programmes by visiting New Zealand Universities - Pathway Programmes.
After you successfully complete your course, your learning is recognised by a New Zealand university through either an offer of enrolment or credit towards a New Zealand university qualification.
You can then start planning to study in New Zealand. Find out more about preparing to study in New Zealand.
A global pathway course prepares you for the academic demands of a New Zealand learning environment, providing formal recognition of the learning that you have done outside of New Zealand.
When you transfer from a recognised course, you still need to apply for a visa to study in New Zealand.
Get in touch with your local course provider for more information on course delivery options.
When you study closer to home, you’re able to save on relocation and living costs. Contact your local course provider to find out more about costs in your country.
NCUK is a global study partner of all New Zealand universities. The pathway to New Zealand by NCUK offers you the flexibility to begin your New Zealand education experience from one of more than 80 global accredited centres around the world.
When you choose the New Zealand Education pathway by NCUK, you’ll receive a guaranteed offer to study with one of New Zealand’s universities upon successful completion of your NCUK qualification.
Find a NCUK course near you(external link that opens in a new tab).