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.