Study in New Zealand

Build Your Future with High-Quality New Zealand Education

New Zealand offers international students high-quality education, internationally recognised qualifications, a supportive learning environment and opportunities to develop practical, academic and professional skills.

Students can choose from universities, institutes of technology, polytechnics, private training establishments, English-language providers and other approved education institutions.

At Ambassador Global Studies, we provide personalised, end-to-end support throughout your New Zealand study journey—from choosing the right programme and education provider to admission, scholarships, Offer of Place, tuition payment, student visa preparation, financial documentation and pre-departure guidance.

Ambassador Global Studies already lists New Zealand among its study destinations and provides services including programme and institution selection, application assistance, travel arrangements and immigration-process support.

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Why Study in New Zealand?

High-Quality Education

New Zealand provides a regulated education environment for international students.

Education providers enrolling international students must meet relevant requirements, and approved providers must be signatories to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021. The Code is designed to protect and support students’ wellbeing and safety.

Welcoming International Environment

New Zealand offers international students opportunities to experience a multicultural society alongside an internationally oriented education system.

Wide Range of Study Options

Students can explore programmes in areas such as:

• Business & Management

• Accounting & Finance

• Information Technology

• Computer Science

• Artificial Intelligence

• Data Science

• Cyber Security

• Engineering

• Construction & Project Management

• Agriculture

• Environmental Science

• Tourism & Hospitality

• Health Sciences

• Public Health

• Nursing

• Education

• Social Sciences

• Creative Industries

• Supply Chain & Logistics

• Research programmes

Programme availability varies according to the education provider and intake.

Scholarship Opportunities

Many New Zealand education providers offer scholarships to eligible international students. Scholarships can vary according to nationality, academic performance, programme, institution and intake.

Work While Studying

Eligible Student visa holders may currently be permitted to work up to 25 hours per week while studying and full-time during eligible scheduled holidays, depending on the conditions attached to their visa.

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Our New Zealand Education Services

1. Free Counselling & Student Profile Assessment

Every student’s academic history, career objectives and financial circumstances are different.

Our counsellors assess factors such as:

• Academic qualifications

• Academic results / CGPA

• English-language proficiency

• Previous study history

• Study gap

• Work experience

• Preferred programme

• Career objectives

• Tuition budget

• Preferred New Zealand city

• Intended intake

Based on your individual profile, we help identify suitable New Zealand study options.

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2. New Zealand Institution Selection

Selecting the right education provider is an important part of the study-abroad process.

We help students compare institutions based on:

• Academic entry requirements

• Course availability

• Tuition fees

• Scholarships

• Campus location

• Intake availability

• Programme duration

• English-language requirements

• Career relevance

• Practical learning opportunities

• Student support

• Budget

For international enrolment, students should choose an appropriately approved provider that meets New Zealand’s international education requirements. Providers enrolling international students must also comply with the applicable learner pastoral-care framework.

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3. Course & Programme Selection

We help students identify programmes that appropriately match their academic background, professional experience and future career objectives.

Undergraduate Programmes

• Bachelor’s Degrees

• Diplomas

• Foundation / pathway programmes

• Undergraduate certificates

• Other eligible pathway programmes

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Postgraduate Programmes

• Graduate Certificates

• Graduate Diplomas

• Postgraduate Certificates

• Postgraduate Diplomas

• Master’s Degrees

• MBA programmes

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Research Programmes

• Master’s by Research

• MPhil or equivalent research programmes

• PhD / Doctoral programmes

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Vocational & Professional Study

Depending on eligibility and provider availability:

• Certificates

• Diplomas

• Professional qualifications

• Industry-focused programmes

Programme availability and entry requirements vary between education providers.

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4. Academic Eligibility Assessment

Before submitting an application, our counsellors can review:

• SSC / equivalent

• HSC / equivalent

• Diploma qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• Master’s degree

• Academic certificates

• Academic transcripts

• CGPA / percentage

• Relevant subject background

• Study gap

• Work experience

• English-language proficiency

• Programme-specific requirements

This helps students focus on study options that appropriately match their profile.

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5. English Language Requirement Guidance

New Zealand education providers may accept different English-language qualifications depending on the course and institution.

These may include:

• IELTS Academic

• PTE Academic

• TOEFL

• Other recognised English-language tests

• Provider-approved English assessments

• English-language pathway programmes

Minimum scores and accepted tests vary by education provider and programme.

Ambassador Global Studies helps students check the exact English-language requirement for their selected programme before applying.

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6. New Zealand Institution Application Assistance

We provide guidance throughout the admission process.

Our assistance may include:

• Application form preparation

• Academic document checking

• Passport review

• Certificate & transcript review

• English-language document checking

• CV guidance

• SOP / personal statement guidance

• Work-experience documentation

• Recommendation letter guidance

• Portfolio guidance where required

• Application submission

• Application follow-up

• Offer guidance

Ambassador Global Studies’ existing application service includes document preparation, application submission, admission follow-up and support after receiving an offer.

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7.  SOP / Study Plan Guidance

A student’s study plan should clearly explain their genuine academic and career intentions.

We help students organise information covering:

• Academic background

• Professional experience

• Why New Zealand?

• Why the selected institution?

• Why the selected programme?

• Relationship between previous education and proposed study

• Knowledge of the programme

• Career objectives

• Financial circumstances

• Future plans

For a New Zealand Student visa, applicants must demonstrate a genuine reason for coming to New Zealand and satisfy other visa requirements.

Students should always provide truthful and consistent information based on their actual circumstances.

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8. Scholarship Assistance

Ambassador Global Studies helps eligible students identify relevant scholarship opportunities.

Our support may include:

• Scholarship search

• Eligibility assessment

• Merit scholarship guidance

• University scholarship information

• Scholarship application guidance

• Tuition discount information

• Comparing estimated tuition after scholarship

Many New Zealand education providers offer scholarships specifically for international students.

Scholarships are subject to availability and eligibility and cannot be guaranteed.

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9. Offer of Place Assistance

Students studying in New Zealand for more than three months generally need an Offer of Place from a New Zealand education provider when applying for a Student visa.

We help students understand:

• Admission conditions

• Academic conditions

• English-language conditions

• Tuition fees

• Scholarship information

• Deposit requirements

• Acceptance deadlines

• Programme duration

• Required documents

• Next steps

For the commonly used Fee Paying Student Visa, the student must have an Offer of Place from an approved education provider.

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10. Tuition Fee & Offer Acceptance Guidance

After receiving an offer, students may need to satisfy offer conditions and make the required tuition payment.

We provide guidance regarding:

• Offer acceptance

• Tuition-payment requirements

• Deposit requirements

• Payment instructions

• Scholarship deductions

• Tuition receipts

• Payment deadlines

• Provider documentation

For a Fee Paying Student Visa, applicants normally need to demonstrate that tuition fees for one course or one year of study, whichever is shorter, have been paid or can be paid according to Immigration New Zealand requirements.

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11. New Zealand Student Visa Guidance

For international students paying their own tuition fees or receiving support from family, a loan or partial scholarship, the Fee Paying Student Visa is one of the main Student visa routes.

It can allow eligible students to study full-time in New Zealand for up to four years, depending on the circumstances and programme.

Our guidance may cover:

• Online Student visa application preparation

• Offer of Place

• Passport documentation

• Academic certificates

• Academic transcripts

• English-language evidence

• Tuition-payment evidence

• Financial documentation

• Sponsor / guarantor documentation

• Genuine study intentions

• Travel documentation

• Medical requirements where applicable

• Chest X-ray where applicable

• Police certificates where required

• Insurance requirements

• Supporting documentation

Immigration New Zealand states that Student visa applicants must generally demonstrate sufficient tuition and living funds, appropriate health and character, genuine reasons for studying, and the ability to leave New Zealand at the end of their stay.

Important: Visa decisions are made solely by Immigration New Zealand (INZ). Ambassador Global Studies cannot guarantee a Student visa outcome.

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12. Proof of Funds Guidance

Financial preparation is an important part of the New Zealand Student visa process.

For tertiary-level, English-language or other non-compulsory study, Immigration New Zealand currently requires living funds of:

NZD $20,000 per year

for programmes lasting one year or longer.

For programmes shorter than one year, the published requirement is:

NZD $1,667 per month.

These amounts are for living costs and are separate from applicable tuition fees.

Students also need to demonstrate that they can leave New Zealand at the end of their stay, either through a paid outward ticket or sufficient additional funds to purchase one.

Our financial-document guidance may include:

• Bank statements

• Fixed deposits

• Education loans

• Scholarship evidence

• Sponsor documentation

• Guarantor documentation

• Source-of-funds evidence

• Income evidence

• Tuition-payment receipts

• Living-cost calculations

• Outward travel funds

Immigration New Zealand may also request evidence explaining the source of large or recent deposits.

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13. Medical & Travel Insurance Guidance

International students applying for the Fee Paying Student Visa must declare that they will have insurance acceptable to their education provider, and the visa requirements include appropriate medical and travel insurance for the stay.

We guide students in understanding:

• Education-provider insurance requirements

• Health insurance

• Travel insurance

• Coverage period

• Policy documentation

• Insurance evidence where required

Students should follow the requirements of their education provider and Immigration New Zealand.

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14. Health Examination Guidance

Depending on individual circumstances, Immigration New Zealand may request:

• Chest X-ray

• Medical examination

• Additional health information

The exact requirement depends on factors such as the applicant’s nationality, intended length of stay and health circumstances.

We help students understand the process if Immigration New Zealand requests health documentation.

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15. Character & Police Certificate Guidance

Some Student visa applicants may be required to provide police certificates as evidence of good character.

Our guidance may cover:

• Understanding whether a police certificate is required

• Document preparation

• Translation requirements

• Submission requirements

Immigration New Zealand lists police certificates among the supporting documents that may be required for a Fee Paying Student Visa.

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16. Genuine Student & Interview Preparation

If further assessment is required by an education provider or during the visa process, we help students prepare to clearly explain their genuine study plans.

Preparation may cover:

• Why New Zealand?

• Why this institution?

• Why this programme?

• Previous academic background

• Course modules

• Study gap

• Career plans

• Tuition fees

• Financial arrangements

• Sponsor information

• Accommodation plans

• Future goals

Students should always answer truthfully and consistently.

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17. Working While Studying in New Zealand

A significant change to Student visa work rights took effect on 3 November 2025.

Eligible students can now be permitted to work:

Up to 25 hours per week while studying

and, depending on their visa conditions:

Full-time during eligible scheduled holidays.

Previously the general limit was 20 hours per week.

Work rights are not automatic for every student or programme, so students must check the conditions stated on their individual Student visa.

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18. Practical Work & Internship Opportunities

Some New Zealand programmes include practical work experience, industry placements or other forms of work-based learning.

Where practical work experience is a compulsory part of the programme, the education provider may need to confirm this through an offer letter, programme outline or other documentation.

Immigration New Zealand states that required practical work experience can be additional to the normal Student visa work-hour allowance when it forms part of the approved programme.

Programme structure varies by provider.

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19. Post-Study Work Opportunities

Eligible graduates may be able to apply for a Post Study Work Visa after completing an approved qualification in New Zealand.

Depending on the qualification and study completed, the visa can allow an eligible graduate to remain and work in New Zealand for:

Up to 3 years.

Current eligibility depends on factors including:

• Qualification level

• Type of qualification

• Duration of study in New Zealand

• Whether the qualification is on an eligible list where applicable

• Timing of the application

• Other immigration requirements

For a degree-level 7 or higher qualification, current rules generally require at least 30 weeks of full-time study in New Zealand for Post Study Work Visa eligibility.

Upcoming Change – 16 November 2026

Immigration New Zealand has announced that from 16 November 2026, Post Study Work Visa eligibility will also be extended to applicants who have completed:

• an NZQCF Level 7 Graduate Diploma studied full-time in New Zealand, and

• a Bachelor’s degree completed either in New Zealand or overseas.

Because this change takes effect in the future, students should check the rules applicable on the date they apply.

Post-study work eligibility should always be checked before choosing a programme.

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20. Family & Dependant Guidance

Depending on the student’s programme, qualification level and individual circumstances, some students may be able to support visa applications for eligible family members.

Immigration New Zealand notes that Student visa holders can support visitor visas for family members in some circumstances and may also be able to support work or Student visa applications for eligible partners or children, depending on applicable immigration requirements.

Eligibility should be checked individually before making plans.

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21. Accommodation Guidance

Finding appropriate accommodation is an important part of preparing to study in New Zealand.

Students may consider:

• University accommodation

• Student halls

• Private student accommodation

• Shared houses or apartments

• Homestay

• Private rental

• Temporary accommodation

We encourage students to consider:

• Distance from campus

• Public transport

• Rent

• Utility costs

• Safety

• Facilities

• Deposit requirements

• Accommodation agreements

New Zealand’s international learner Code also places responsibilities on education providers regarding international student wellbeing and accommodation-related support.

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22. Travel & Pre-Departure Support

Our support continues after admission and visa preparation.

We can provide guidance covering:

• Flight planning

• Accommodation arrangements

• Airport-arrival preparation

• Important travel documents

• Baggage preparation

• Immigration documents

• Customs awareness

• New Zealand biosecurity

• Local transportation

• University enrolment

• Banking preparation

• Mobile/SIM arrangements

• Student life

• Cultural adjustment

People entering New Zealand are required to complete a New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) as part of the country’s entry procedures.

Travel and pre-departure assistance are also part of Ambassador Global Studies’ published services.

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Your New Zealand Study Journey with 

Ambassador Global Studies

Step 1: Free Counselling
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Step 2: Student Profile Assessment
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Step 3: Course & Institution Selection
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Step 4: Eligibility Assessment
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Step 5: Application Submission
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Step 6: Receive Offer of Place
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Step 7: Scholarship & Tuition Guidance
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Step 8: Meet Offer Conditions
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Step 9: Accept Offer & Complete Required Payment
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Step 10: Prepare Financial & Visa Documents
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Step 11: Arrange Insurance
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Step 12: Complete Health / Character Requirements Where Applicable
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Step 13: Submit Student Visa Application
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Step 14: Pre-Departure Preparation
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Step 15: Start Your New Zealand Study Journey

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Why Choose Ambassador Global Studies for New Zealand?

Personalised education counselling
Academic profile assessment
Course & programme selection
Institution selection
Entry-requirement assessment
Complete application assistance
SOP / Study Plan guidance
Scholarship assistance
Offer of Place guidance
Tuition-payment guidance
Student visa documentation guidance
Financial-document guidance
Genuine student preparation
Insurance guidance
Medical & character-document guidance
Interview preparation
Work-rights guidance
Post-study work eligibility awareness
Accommodation guidance
Travel arrangements
Pre-departure support
Professional support throughout your study journey

These areas align with Ambassador Global Studies’ existing services, which include College & University Admission, Scholarship Assistance, Career Counseling, Visa Application Assistance, Application Assistance, Program & Institution Selection, Travel Arrangement and Immigration Process support.

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Ready to Study in New Zealand?

Your New Zealand education journey begins with selecting the right course, the right education provider and the right application strategy.

Whether you are planning to pursue a Diploma, Bachelor’s degree, Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s degree, MBA or PhD, Ambassador Global Studies can help you explore suitable New Zealand study opportunities based on your academic background, career goals and budget.

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