New Zealand has multiple types of higher education institutions: universities, colleges, private institutions and polytechnics. 8 universities are available in New Zealand, which all offer high quality education. All 8 of these universities are ranked within the QS World University Ranking top 500. The highest ranked is the University of Auckland, which sits in 85th place, followed by the University of Otago in 194th place.
One great advantage to schooling in New Zealand is the unique approach to education. Students are inspired to think as an individual and find their own solutions, which is how many bring up unique strengths and ideas while studying in the country.
You are able to study in New Zealand at all of the traditional levels; undergraduate (bachelor’s), postgraduate (master’s) and doctoral (PhD). There are options to gain specific qualifications, such as Graduate Diplomas and Honours. These types of study generally last one year.
New Zealand is an island country located in the Pacific Ocean. The country is mainly made up of two islands. These are the North Island and South Island, although there a lot of smaller islands. The closest countries to New Zealand are Australia and the Pacific island nations: Fiji, New Caledonia and Tonga.