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Students studying in New Zealand

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Study in New Zealand

Discover universities, institutions and study opportunities across New Zealand.

Studying in New Zealand

New Zealand's universities and institutes of technology run February and July intakes across both the North and South Islands, with undergraduate, postgraduate and research options.

What to expect

  • February and July intakesTwo main start dates each year across most institutions.
  • Universities and institutes of technologyAcademic degree programmes sit alongside applied and vocational qualifications.
  • Research opportunitiesMaster's by research and doctoral study are available across a range of disciplines.

Before you apply

  • Student visa requirements are set by Immigration New Zealand and should be checked directly.
  • Programme availability varies between the North and South Islands.
  • Plan for the reversed academic calendar when timing your application.

Universities

Institutions in New Zealand

Courses

Popular courses in New Zealand

    • Undergraduate
    • Business & Management

    Bachelor of Commerce

    Core business disciplines with a choice of major from accounting to marketing and information systems.

    University
    University of Auckland
    Duration
    3 years full-time
    Intakes
    February, July
    • Postgraduate
    • Engineering

    Master of Engineering Studies

    A taught engineering master's across a range of specialist fields.

    University
    University of Auckland
    Duration
    1 year full-time
    Intakes
    February, July
    • Undergraduate
    • Art & Design

    Bachelor of Design

    Studio-based design practice across digital, spatial and communication design.

    University
    University of Auckland
    Duration
    3 years full-time
    Intakes
    February
    • Undergraduate
    • Law

    LLB Bachelor of Laws

    A professional law degree covering public, private and commercial law.

    University
    Victoria University of Wellington
    Duration
    4 years full-time
    Intakes
    February
    • Postgraduate
    • Computer Science & IT

    Master of Information Technology

    Applied computing and software practice for graduates moving into technology roles.

    University
    Victoria University of Wellington
    Duration
    1 year full-time
    Intakes
    February, July

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