It is not often that people choose New Zealand as a study abroad destination. Now, it has nothing to do with the country and more to do with what people know about it.
Different study abroad destinations like Australia, Canada, USA, Germany & the UK often overshadow New Zealand. But, when someone finally decides to look at different countries than the three to four favorite ones, they get surprised because of so much that New Zealand offers.
Unlike other countries, New Zealand doesn’t get advertised a lot. Oftentimes, people have misconceptions that the country is a big village. Yes, the country has lots of open spaces & farms, but it is in no way a village. This is the country that offered adventure sports to the world. Over the past few years, it has developed a lot.
New Zealand has now become a perfect study abroad destination for people from all parts of the world. They offer world-class education, cheap fees & great work opportunities during and after studies. There is so much more to the country than what meets the eye.
If you want to know all about why you can consider New Zealand for your higher studies, you need to read this blog. That’s because we’ll talk about 8 reasons why you should consider this country. Beware, you might fall in love with New Zealand and forget countries like the USA, UK & Canada after you finish reading this blog.
If you’re all set, let’s start with the blog.
Globally Recognized Education
Universities in New Zealand can easily stand shoulder to shoulder with some of the best universities in the world. The country’s education is similar to the British education system and therefore focuses heavily on research.
To maintain the quality of education, the country attracts some of the best Ph.D. professors from different parts of the world. The world-class education is helping New Zealand produce more people who can serve different colleges and universities in the country.
Know that whatever you decide to study in New Zealand will hold its value, no matter which country you go to. So, you can be assured that you’re getting the best education which is at par with that of the USA, UK & Canada.
Beautiful Landscapes
Located in the Southern Hemisphere, New Zealand is a country full of beautiful landscapes. You can be any part of the country; you’ll be surrounded by mountains, trees, vast areas of land, waterfalls, lakes & so much more.
If you’re someone who likes to surround yourself with nature, we highly recommend you consider applying to a university in New Zealand. To experience the beautiful landscapes, you won’t even have to go out of your university because most universities are located in picturesque locations.
Beautiful landscapes all around you mean that you’ll always be able to spend quality time in nature and connect with it. People dealing with mental health issues are recommended to spend time outdoors because there’s a different kind of energy when we connect with mother nature.
If you want to see how beautiful the outdoors actually are in the country, simply do a Google search. The results you’ll get will be phenomenal & breathtaking, to say the least.
Wide Range of Courses
When you choose New Zealand as a study abroad destination, you don’t get to choose one or two disciplines but lots of them. From Management to Information Technology (IT), you’ll get excellent quality for any discipline you choose.
The universities in New Zealand are some of the top-rated in the world, which is why you get a guarantee that whichever course you choose, you get the best teaching. In New Zealand, professors don’t pressurize students by giving them multiple assignments, which ultimately become a burden. Even if assignments for some subjects are difficult, you can always take the best assignment help.
Multicultural Society
The thing with New Zealand is that people from different parts of the world choose the country for studying and jobs. The reason is very simple- the quality of life.
When you land in New Zealand, you’ll get to interact with Indian, Chinese, Australian, American, Canadian & British students. We feel that when you regularly interact with people from different cultures, your understanding of the world becomes better and you start respecting other cultures. You may even learn a language or two, which will help you a lot in your personal and professional life.
If you love traveling, having friends from different cultures will be great for you because you’ll always be able to connect with locals in a better way. Also, traveling for food will become much more fun.
Lots of Jobs
The country is beautiful & the jobs are plenty. In New Zealand, you won’t stay unemployed because there are lots of jobs in all different sectors. When you’re a student, you’ll want to do part-time jobs. In most countries, students wait for months to finally get a job. And in most cases, the initial jobs they get are not even that good.
In New Zealand, you can work part-time and earn good money to support your expenses and even your education. Students from many different countries work overtime and earn enough to support their next semester’s fees.
When you complete your education and start looking for a full-time job, you’ll be surprised by the number of offers you get from big, reputed companies. Working at amazing companies right from the start of your career is a great way to ensure a secure future.
Tuition Fees You Can Afford
When we compare the tuition fees in Kiwi universities, we clearly see that there’s a huge difference between the fees. And low fees in New Zealand in no way means that the quality of education is compromised.
In Ph.D., local and international students pay the same fees. Isn’t this good news? There are hardly any countries that have the same fees for local and international students. Generally, the fees for international students is double that of the local students.
Even the best universities in New Zealand don’t take fees that burn a hole in your pocket. So, if you’re on a budget, New Zealand is a great option that you definitely should not overlook.
Outdoor Activities
In the second point, we mentioned that New Zealand has beautiful landscapes. It is true and with beautiful landscapes comes a lot of outdoor activities. New Zealand is the country that holds the number one position in outdoor activities. So, you can expect to find the best outdoor activities.
When you’re free on weekends, you can choose from plenty of outdoor activities. They’re not heftily priced and students can easily do most outdoor activities. You could do Bungee Jumping, Skydiving, Scuba Diving & other fun water activities.
Easy Entry to Australia
When you’re studying in New Zealand or decide to become a Permanent Resident in the country, know that you can easily enter into the neighboring country- Australia. Kiwis can as easily enter Australia as Canadians can enter the USA.
You can take book a plane ticket or if you want to take the scenic route, you can take a ferry and land in Australia. If you love beach life, there is no country better than Australia. You can easily spend your weekends in the country if you feel like it.
Conclusion
We hope this blog answered the question for anyone confused about whether New Zealand is the right place for higher education or not. We tried to cover the 8 best reasons why more and more people are choosing the Kiwi nation instead of other popular locations.
We promise you that you’ll love the country for what all it can offer you, both in terms of education & quality of life during and after your studies. If you do, appreciate our efforts by sharing this blog with others.
