New Zealand as a Study Destination

Capital - Wellington

Language - English, Maori 

Official Currency - New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Time Difference - Auckland - 6 hrs 30 minutes ahead of IST 

Climate - New Zealand is in the southern hemisphere, so January and February are the warmest months, autumn is from March to May, winter is from June to August, and spring runs from September to November. The climate is temperate with relatively mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The weather varies a lot between different regions – the far north is subtropical while the south gets icy wind straight from Antarctica.

New Zealand is regarded as a global destination for higher education. It is seen as internationally desirable because students are equipped with high level of practical and theoretical competency.

New Zealand is an easy, safe place to live and New Zealanders are as famous as the Irish for their warmth and hospitality. A multiracial, multicultural country, it makes students feel at home. New Zealanders are, by nature, inquisitive and adventurous. They encourage new, independent thinking, exploration and research. As a result, New Zealand degrees have a reputation around the world for being practical, modern and desirable.

New Zealanders are friendly, welcoming, love travel and enjoy meeting people from other cultures. English is the everyday language of New Zealanders and there is strong English Language support for international students. Both secondary and tertiary education in New Zealand offers an attractive and stimulating academic environment.

A long established democracy, New Zealand offers a safe and stable political environment. A great variety of recreational and cultural experiences are available in this country renowned for its natural beauty. Living and tuition costs compare well with other countries. Travel to New Zealand is easy with direct flights from most major cities. The climate is temperate with pleasant seasonal changes and is conducive to study and recreation too.