Where to study in New Zealand

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UNIVERSITIES

The benefits of New Zealand universities:

• All New Zealand universities are ranked amongst the world’s best by QS World University Rankings.

• These universities rank in the world’s top 100 in 65 subjects in the 2020 QS World University Rankings.

• The OECD 2013 Better Life Index rates New Zealand as a "top performing country" for the quality of its education system.

New Zealand private training establishments

Additionally, New Zealand has over 700 private training establishments that provide job pathways into specialist industries like:

• Business and Technology

• Food and Hospitality

• Tourism

• Commercial Aviation

• Animation and Game Design

More details are at www.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz

New Zealand institutes of technology and polytechnics

New Zealand’s ITPs are recognised as world class educators:

• There are 16 ITPs throughout New Zealand, with over 157,000 students gaining qualifications in all kinds of industries.

• ITPs provide high-quality qualifications and training focused on practical skills and hands-on experience.

• ITPs teach in facilities that mirror real-world situations and workplaces.

From 16 to a single entity

Vocational education in New Zealand is changing to create a more unified and future-focussed system that aims to benefit both students and employers. The New Zealand Government’s Reform of Vocational Education will bring together New Zealand's 16 Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) to create the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, which will continue to be state-owned and funded.  What does this mean for international students? If you're planning to enrol in an ITP: The changes should have minimal effect on your study plans. You can confidently enrol at your education provider of choice in 2019 and 2020, including for multi-year programmes. Depending on how long your programme is, your qualification or credential may be awarded by the institution you enrolled with, or by the new Institute. If you're currently enrolled in an ITP: If you are currently studying at an ITP in New Zealand, there will be little change in the immediate future. Existing programmes, qualifications and credentials will continue to be recognised internationally. International student wellbeing remains a priority and pastoral care provision will not change.  Any approved visas and study arrangements will remain. Work is underway to ensure the visa status of international learners in ITPs will be transitioned over to the new Institute when it is established without additional administrative or financial burden.