• New Zealand is located in the Southwest Pacific Ocean and consists of two main Islands, the North Island and South Island which are separated by the Cook Strait.
• Capital of New Zealand is Wellington but the most popular and happening city is Auckland.
• The total population of New Zealand is approximately 5 Million while the population of Auckland is 1.7 Million.Hence one third of New Zealand's total population resides in Auckland.
• The official languages of New Zealand are English and Maori.
• New Zealand dollar is the official currency of New Zealand.

Level descriptors and qualification types on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF)

There are 8 Government-funded Universities providing undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes.

• University of Canterbury, Christchurch
• University of Waikato, Hamilton, North Island
• Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington
• Massey University
• Auckland University of Technology, Auckland
• Lincoln University, Lincoln

A popular option is to study at one of the 16 government funded Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics. They offer a wide variety of programmes which are both academically and vocationally focused.

• Unitec Institute of Technology Auckland North Island
• Eastern Institute of Technology Napier & Auckland North Island
• Otago Polytechnic Auckland North Island
• Manukau Institute of Technology Auckland North Island
• Whitireia Community Polytechnic Auckland North Island
• Wellington Institute of Technology (Weltec) Wellington North Island
• Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Tauranga & Rotorua North Island
• North Tec Whangarei & Auckland North Island
• Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) New Plymouth North Island
• Ara Institute of Canterbury (ARA) Christchurch South Island
• Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) Nelson South Island
• Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) Invercargill South Island The Education System

There are a growing number of private tertiary and training providers offering courses in a diverse range of subjects including arts, hospitality, computer studies, secretarial studies, quality management, ecotourism and others.

• Pacific International Hotel Management School, New Plymouth

• Ara Institute of Canterbury, Christchurch
• Aspire2International Group, Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga & Christchurch
• Auckland Institute of Studies, Auckland
• Auckland University of Technology, Auckland
• Eastern Institute of Technology, Napier
• Kauri Academy, Auckland
• Le Cordon Bleu, Wellington
• Lincoln University, Lincoln
• Manukau Institute of Technology, Auckland
• Massey University
• Nelson & Marlborough Institute of Technology, Nelson & Blenheim
• New Zealand Airline Academy
• North Tec, Whangarei
• Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin & Auckland
• Pacific International Hotel Management School, New Plymouth
• Southern Institute of Technology, Invercargill
• Taylors College, Auckland
• Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, Tauranga & Rotorua
• UC International College, Christchurch
• Unitec Institute of Technology, Auckland
• University of Canterbury, Christchurch
• University of Waikato, Hamilton, North Island
• Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington
• Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec), Wellington
• Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT), New Plymouth
• Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design, Auckland
• Whitecliffe College of Fashion and Sustainability/NZ Fashion Tech, Auckland
• Whitecliffe College of Technology & Innovation/Computer Power Plus, Auckland
• Whitireia New Zealand, Porirua & Auckland

• UG Diploma programme Level 5 and Level 6 : Minimum 50-55% and above in 12th std

• Bachelors programme Level 7 : Minimum 50-55% and above in 12th std

• Graduate Diploma programme Level 7: More than 50% and above in Graduation

• Postgraduate Diploma programme Level 8: More than 50-55% and above in Graduation

• Masters programme Level 9: More than 55-60% and above in Graduation

English Proficiency Test Requirements

IELTS

TOEFL  – 80 for UG; 90  for PG

PTE  –      52 for UG; 59  for PG

 Note : Few Institutions may ask for IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 for  Graduate Diploma Level 7 programmes as well.

• Signed application form if applicable.

• Resume.

• A Statement of purpose (For Masters and PG Diploma only).

• 2 Letters of Recommendation (for Masters and PG Diploma only) and work experience if any.

• IELTS, TOEFL or PTE score card.

• Duly attested degree/provisional/completion certificate and all the marksheets of Bachelors.

• Duly attested passing certificates and marksheets of 12th std. and 10th std.

• If the 10th or 12th mark sheets contain only the subject codes, subject key should be provided as well.

• Copy of Passport (First and last page).

• Completed application forms and supplementary information form.

• Visa application fee approx.330 NZD.

• VFS Service Fee .

• Original passport.

• Offer of place.

• Covering letter & SOP.

• Financial documents.

• Affidavit of support from sponsor.

• Academic Documents.

• Evidence of English language ability - IELTS/TOEFL/PTE score card.

• Employment documents along with salary statement, if applicable.

• Original police clearance certificate(must be less than 6 months old a

• E-Medicals acknowledgement of medical test from empanelled doctor which should not be more than 3 months old.

• Ireland is located in the north‐west of Europe.
• Politically, Ireland is divided between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom.
• Capital of Ireland is Dublin. Cork, Galway, Maynooth & Limerick are some of the popular cities of Ireland.
• Official language of Ireland is Irish and English.
• Population of Ireland is approximately 49 Lakhs and the Urban population of Dublin is approximately 14 Lakhs.
• Currency of Ireland is Euro €

• Trinity College Dublin, Dublin
• University College Dublin, Dublin
• The National University of Ireland Galway, Galway
• University College Cork, Cork
• Dublin City University, Dublin (Pathway as well as UG & PG Direct Entry)
• University of Limerick , Limerick
• Maynooth University, Maynooth (Pathway as well as UG & PG Direct Entry)
• Technological University Dublin (Pathway as well as UG & PG Direct Entry)
• South East Technological University (Waterford Campus) 
• South East Technological University ( Carlow Campus) 
• Dundalk Institute of Technology, Dundalk
• Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, Shannon ( Athlone Campus)
• Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, Shannon (Limerick Campus)
• National College of Ireland, Dublin
• Dublin Business School, Dublin
• Griffith College, Dublin, Cork and Limerick (Campus in 3 cities)
• Shannon College of Hotel Management, A college of NUI Galway, Galway
• Atlantic Technological University, Letterkenny Campus
• CCT College Dublin

• Part-time work right: 20 hours during studies / 40 hours during vacations.

• The students are allowed to work part time but are restricted to do such jobs only that are related to their study course.

• Typically, the current minimum wage is €12.65 per hour.

• Bachelors: Minimum 70%‐90% in class 12th for Universities

                      70% in class 12th for Institute of Technologies

                      55%‐60% in class 12th for Colleges

• Masters :  Minimum 55%‐75% in Graduation with IELTS 6.5* with no band less than 6.0.

                    IELTS 6 with no band less than 5.5 is also acceptable in some Universities,Institute of Technologies and Colleges.

• Intakes

                   Major:September 

                   Minor:January

• Application fee-€35-€60

• English Proficiency Test Requirements

IELTS

IELTS 6 with no band less than 5.5 is also acceptable in some Universities, Institute of Technologies and Colleges.

Dublin Business School offers 2 months pre‐sessional English Language course if the student is having IELTS 6 with no band less than 5.5 and the overall requirement is 6.5 bands.

PTE      

UG: 55-6O not less than 55 in each band 

PG: 58-65 not less than 55 in each band           

TOEFL  

TOEFL-iBT    UG & PG : Overall  90  not less than 20 in each band 

Duolingo

UG & PG : Overall  110

Innumerable scholarships and student grants are available for international students in Ireland from various sources such as the Government of Ireland, the Irish Higher Education institutions and other organizations. The government,educational institutions and the organizations set down their own eligibility criteria. Scholarships are awarded for undergraduate, post graduate or research students and for various fields of study.

• Signed application form if applicable.

• Resume.

• A Statement of purpose.

• 2 Letters of Recommendation and work experience if any.

• IELTS, TOEFL or PTE score card.

• Degree/provisional/completion certificate and all the marksheets of Bachelors.

• Passing certificates and marksheets of 12th std. and 10th std.

• If the 10th or 12th mark sheets contain only the subject codes, subject key should be provided as well.

• Copy of Passport (First and last page).

1. Application Forms

2.  Passport

3.  Original Police Clearance Certificate from Passport Office

4.  Original plus one copy for each of the following documents:

• Acceptance Letter & Confirmation of fees paid

• Statement of Purpose.

• Brief CV.

• Class 10th Mark Sheet & Certificate.

• Class 12th Mark Sheet & Certificate.

• Graduation Mark Sheet & Certificate (In case of PG Course).

• IELTS/PTE score card (any one).

• Letter from Current Employer or Experience Certificate (where applicable)

5.  Financial Documents.

6.  Medical Insurance is mandatory (Private Insurance is also acceptable)