Education System Comparison Chart
New Zealand		India
Level	Qualification	Year	Qualification
1-4	Certificates	1-10	Class
5	Diploma	11-12	Higher Secondary, Diploma, vocational training, ITIs
6
7	Bachelor’s degree	13-16	Graduation
8	Post graduate diploma	18	Masters or PG diploma
9	Masters		Doctrate
10	Doctoral

Course Delivery

The course study is divided into semesters. One full year of study is divided into 2 semesters. 1 semester comprises 3- 4 months of study and 2-3 months of full time work rights. For lodging PR, minimum 16 months study is required which is equivalent to 2 years study. Student can complete the course at his own pace also. For example, a student can skip 2 months break time and can start his new semester earlier, on the availability of the batch start date and seats.

For example if a student doesn’t avail any break at all, ends up in completing his studies only in 12-16 months , but after that he won’t be able to avail full time work rights ,which was there in semester holidays. So it is always advisable to utilize the holidays for full time work, as it will help to earn money as well as to gather work experience. Otherwise 20 work hours are allowed on every weekend during semester.

Evaluation and Assessment

An Enrolled Full Time Student (EFTS) studies for 8 months in a year. During this period he has to earn 120 credits.

1 credit = 10 hrs. Study

10 hrs. = 3-4 hrs. classes

6-7 hrs. Self-directed

Yearend Assessment includes class tests, assignments and practical.

The tuition fees is different for different universities and colleges and varies with courses. We have listed a few courses with the approximate range of annual tuition fees.

For more specific details, please contact the respective university and college.

Undergraduate Courses

Field	Private Institution	Govt. Institution
Culinary Arts / Hospitality	NZ $ 17,000 – $ 20,000 per year	NZ $ 18,000 – $ 22,000 per year
Arts / Humanities / Social Sciences	NZ $ 10,000 – $ 12,000 per year	NZ $ 16,000 – $ 22,000 per year
Commerce / Administration / Management	NZ $ 10,000 – $ 12,500 per year	NZ $ 15,000 – $ 22,500 per year
Computing & Mathematical Sciences	NZ $ 13,000 – $ 15,000 per year	NZ $ 17,000 – $ 25,000 per year
Engineering	NZ $ 16,000 – $ 17,500 per year	NZ $ 18,000 – $ 22,500 per year
Science / Science Technology	NZ $ 14,000 – $ 16,000 per year	NZ $ 17,000 – $ 22,000 per year
Technology	NZ $ 14,000 – $ 18,000 per year	NZ $ 14,000 – $ 22,000 per year

Postgraduate Courses

Field	Private Institution	Govt. Institution
Arts / Humanities / Social Sciences	NZ $ 14,000 – $ 16,000 per year	NZ $ 18,000 – $ 22,000 per year
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	NZ $ 18,000 – $ 24,000 per year	NZ $ 16,000 – $ 22,000 per year
Engineering	NZ $ 18,000 – $ 24,500 per year	NZ $ 18,000 – $ 22,500 per year

Living Expenses

The approximate annual living expenses are about NZ $ 10,000 – 12,000, which includes accommodation as well as other daily expenses.

However, the expenses are different for different people depending on the lifestyles and this is just a rough idea.

New Zealand has the lowest cost of living among most developed countries.

Skills in demand
This list reflects research undertaken by the Department of Employment in 2014. It shows only skilled occupations for which the research suggests there are shortages or recruitment difficulties. It is summary in nature

Currently, the lists cover skills in these areas:

	Long Term shortages	Immediate shortages	Canterbury shortages
Agriculture and forestry
Construction
Education
Engineering
Finance/business
Health and social services
ICT and electronics
Oil and gas
Recreation, hospitality & tourism
Science
Telecommunications
Trades
Transport

The minimum wage rates are reviewed every year. The current adult minimum wage rates (before tax) that apply for employees aged 16 or over are:

$14.75 an hour; which is:

$118.00 for an 8-hour day or

$590.00 for a 40-hour week or

$1,180.00 for a 80-hour fortnight.

 

The minimum rates that apply to starting-out workers, and employees on the training minimum wage (before tax), are:

$11.80 an hour; which is:

$94.40 for an 8-hour day or

$472.00 for a 40-hour week or

$944.00 for a 80-hour fortnight.

 

Employees have to be paid at least the minimum hourly wage rate for any extra time worked over eight hours a day or over 40 hours a week or 80 hours per fortnight.

Anyone who thinks they are being paid less than the minimum wage should call the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on 0800 20 90 20.

Source: http://employment.govt.nz/

Admission process for New Zealand is quite simple. In this case student is not required to follow a long check list of documents as of other countries. The procedure of admission follows simple steps as mentioned below:

Step 1

Assessment

Step 2

Request for Offer Letter

Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)

medical

Step 3

Arranging docs required for file lodgement

Step 4

Formulating Statement of Purpose

Step 5

File Lodgement

Decision

Notarised copies of Secondary and Higher Secondary- Mark Sheets as well as Certificates

Graduate Degree (if applicable), Mark Sheets, Backlog Certificate and Degree

Evidence of English Language proficiency e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, etc.

If Student is applying without IELTS, MOI(Medium of Instruction) Letter would be required from the previous education provider.

Two academic references*

Two references from employers*

Passport sized photographs

Statement of Purpose (SOP)*

Resume/CV*

Portfolio (for Art, Design & Architecture Courses)*

Other Certificates & Achievements of Extracurricular Activities

*Requirement of these documents is merely dependent on the programme requirements set by the university or College

The New Zealand Aid Programme, managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, is the New Zealand Government’s international aid and development programme. Its mission is to support sustainable development in developing countries in order to reduce poverty and contribute to a more secure, equitable and prosperous world.

A top quality education at one of New Zealand’s world-class tertiary institutes or a major Pacific regional university.

Fully-funded tuition

Financial support including a fortnightly living allowance, an establishment allowance, medical and travel insurance, travel to and from your home country at the start and end of your scholarship, home leave or reunion travel for some students, and assistance with research and thesis costs for most postgraduate research students.

Personal and academic support. We have international student advisors to help and support you with any issues with your scholarship, study or well-being.

When studying in New Zealand you will also have the assurance of the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students which sets minimum standards to ensure international students in New Zealand are well informed, safe, and properly cared for by their education provider.

Bringing your family with you. If you bring family members with you to New Zealand, you will need to pay all their expenses. But you may be eligible for some non-financial help for immediate family members, such as a work visa (subject to Immigration New Zealand requirements), access to New Zealand health care, and access to New Zealand primary and secondary education.

If you bring family members with you to the Pacific, you may be entitled to an additional dependent allowance for the duration of your scholarship.