New Zealand: Innovation and Invention

New Zealand is a small but unique country in the South Pacific where you can find an education and lifestyle that will suit you

New Zealand is home to three Nobel Prize winners who have broken through some important scientific barriers – discovering the DNA structure, conductive polymers and, arguably one of the most significant, how to split an atom.  All of these winners were born and educated in New Zealand.

New Zealand’s universities continue to achieve excellence and are ranked among some of the best global institutions in the annual Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Times Higher Education Supplement rankings.  In the recently released Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Rankings, sixty two percent of New Zealand’s universities appeared – a higher percentage than any other country.

When you choose a New Zealand university for your study, whether it is at diploma or PhD level, you’ll find an original approach to learning. New Zealand has learned to be self-reliant and to forge its own pathways in the world and students are encouraged to think like this and to challenge ideas. This approach matches the fresh thinking that ultimately drives prosperity for the world’s businesses and communities. 

At a New Zealand institution, the possibilities for study really are endless.  Whatever your discipline, it’s likely you’ll find an institution to meet your needs.  Whether you are looking for a theoretical approach or an applied, more practical course, there will be an option available at one of New Zealand’s eight universities, twenty institutes of technology or at any one of a large number of private training providers. 

Quality and consistency

New Zealand’s centrally managed education and qualifications system means you can be assured that, whichever institution or course you choose, the quality and consistency of programme will be the same.  Internationally, the Lisbon Convention unanimously approved New Zealand’s request to be included in the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education, which means your New Zealand qualification is recognised in over 50 countries. New Zealand’s inclusion will make it easier for you to continue study or work after completing your qualification there.

When you start your study in New Zealand, you know you’ll be well supported – you won’t have to go through the adventure on your own.  New Zealand has a code of practice for pastoral care that puts it at the forefront of best practice in the care and well-being of international students. The code is reviewed regularly to further improve pastoral care provisions for all international students, whether they are studying short- or long-term courses.  Again the innovation shines through, as New Zealand was the first country to make the Code of Practice mandatory for all institutions enrolling international students.

Adventure capital

If you’re looking for an interesting and innovative lifestyle as well as a trusted education experience, you’ll find it in New Zealand.  Internationally, New Zealand is known as an adventure capital and New Zealanders are some of the world’s greatest travellers and keen observers of emerging global trends and technologies.  But if New Zealand’s very own adventure sports of bungee jumping and jet boating aren’t your style, you’re sure to find something else to suit.  There are plenty of sports, culture and hobby clubs available through institutions and communities and, if it is relaxation you want, the Economist Intelligence Unit ranks New Zealand the second most peaceful country in world. 

So, if you’re looking for an education that lets you think for yourself, and is internationally recognised and trusted, you should look no further than New Zealand.  Your New Zealand experience will be peaceful, relaxed and friendly and you will meet lots of like-minded people. 

Moving forward
Your best course of action to find out more is to visit the website at: www.newzealandeducated.com

Here you can find more information about New Zealand life, education and of course a searchable list study programmes and institutions that will suit you.

New Zealand looks forward to welcoming you – Haere mai!