A New Zealand education teaches you how to put knowledge to work in the world.
Graduates from New Zealand universities are valued by employers around the world for their ability to think critically and solve problems creatively.
Study with expert, passionate academics. Be challenged to think independently. Develop the real-world skills you'll need to succeed in our rapidly changing world.
Why choose a New Zealand university?
Whether you choose a New Zealand university to pursue a research passion, explore new opportunities, or have a life experience like no other, every choice will lead you somewhere exceptional.
Our world-class universities
The University of Auckland
Auckland University of Technology
The University of Canterbury
Lincoln University
Massey University
The University of Otago
Victoria University of Wellington
The University of Waikato
Qualifications to take you further
The qualifications you’ll gain in New Zealand are highly regarded and sought-after by employers and other educational institutions around the world.
The quality and international recognition of New Zealand qualifications is upheld by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
All of New Zealand’s universities are ranked in the top 2% in the world by QS World University Rankings.
Online study
Many universities offer programmes that you can complete online from your home country
You may be able to start your studies online and complete it in New Zealand when border restrictions are eased
You can browse online course options here, or check with your preferred university to see what online options are offered.
Once you’ve graduated, you’re ready to work and your degree is recognised all over the world, which is a great advantage to have.
Ritika Bhargava from India studied a Bachelor of Health Science at AUT
Work rights
Many students who study in New Zealand choose to stay and work after they graduate. Read more about post-study work visas(external link that opens in a new tab)
Most students in New Zealand can work part time while they study. Find out more about working on a student visa(external link that opens in a new tab).
From the moment they graduate, New Zealand graduates are ready to take their place in the global jobs marketplace. Read more about being work-ready.
Many programmes offer opportunities for hands-on learning and real-world experience.
How soon are you planning to begin your studies?
Great! Get started by using our course search tool to find a programme that suits you. Then follow our 5-step guide to plan your study experience.
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