A teacher explains something to international students 

Are you considering studying in New Zealand, but not sure where to start? There are a number of tools and websites to help you find the right course, education provider or career that will set you on the path to a better future. It might be easier than you think. 

How to find the right course in NZ based on your skills

Chinese Bachelor of Commerce student at the University of Auckland 

In this article, I will discuss my internship experiences, firstly at EY in Shanghai and then in Auckland. These experiences were different but equally enriching.

I hope to share what I wish I knew prior to embarking on my applications to the Big Four firms. 

My internship experience at Ernest & Young in Auckland and Shanghai

What can you study in New Zealand? Find out more about the New Zealand education system, including qualifications, study levels and how to work here after studying.

Understanding the New Zealand education system 

Gaining an internship in New Zealand is a great way to kickstart your future career and make you more competitive in the local job market. Internships are one of the best ways for international students to explore their field of study and gain first-hand work experience. 

How to find the right internship for international students?

Undergraduate student

International students have many, many different reasons for choosing the University of Otago. Laila from Malaysia answers our questions to share why she chose to study at the University of Otago and how she finds life as a student in Dunedin. 

Living as a student in Otago - Laila's story

PhD Student from Brazil

PhD student Renan Lyra explores the outdoors New Zealand has to offer when he has a break from studying. 

If you are considering studying psychology, New Zealand is a great option, with a wide range of courses at education providers around the country. 

Five reasons why you should study psychology in New Zealand

Split Apple Rock in the Abel Tasman Nationalpark, South Island New Zealand

Nau mai, haere mai, and welcome to summer in Aotearoa! Everyone takes a long break over Christmas and New Year, so the cities empty out and we all head to our favourite beachside spot. If you want to know the best things to do, see, and eat during the warm months here in New Zealand, we’ve got you covered. 

How to enjoy summer in Aotearoa New Zealand

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

International student Isla, originally from China, working as a student advisor at the WelTec Open Day

When I came to New Zealand as an international student, never have I imagined that I would be working in the New Zealand education sector one day.


How a student exchange experience in NZ changed my life | Study With New Zealand

Mark Caves a lecturer at EIT in Hawkes Bay

Eastern Institute of Technology’s (EIT) Professional Chef Tutor Mark Caves has seen enormous changes in the hospitality industry over recent years.

Sustainability is the secret sauce | Study With New Zealand

International students from China walk the Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand

Twins Kevin and Helen Wang came to New Zealand from their home in Beijing in 2016, keen to experience a different education system and to broaden their horizons.

Learning in and out of the classroom | Study With New Zealand

Belinda Watt teaches fashion and sustainability at Whitecliffe College

The fashion industry is responsible for overconsumption and polluting the environment, causing irreparable damage to our fragile ecosystems, according to Belinda Watt, Head of School, Fashion and Sustainability at Whitecliffe. 

Sustainable fashion for a regenerative future | Study With New Zealand

Two people in a meeting on opposite sides of an office desk

After you finish your studies, you may be able to stay and work in New Zealand for up to three years.

Top tips for finding work after studying in New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

Bachelor's student

International students often ask – how do I find a job while studying and when I graduate?

My job search tips for international students in NZ | Study With New Zealand

PhD student

Chinese PhD student Mengping shares how her New Zealand study experience challenged her to become more open-minded, confident and purposeful. 

How 4 years of studying in NZ enriched & purified me | Study With New Zealand

Undergraduate student 

New Zealand offers a huge range of online courses that you can do wherever you are in the world. 

Studying NZ courses online: What’s it really like? | Study With New Zealand

International students learn a poi dance outside a marae (Māori meeting house) in New Zealand

As the world warms and societies place more strain on the planet’s resources, a new generation of students is seeking to shape a more sustainable future.

Why NZ excels in sustainability education | Study With New Zealand

Chinese student at the University of Auckland

Chinese international student Weilian Du graduates from university in New Zealand

We asked Chinese student Weilian Du what she has gained by studying in New Zealand – and how it inspires her to want to help others.

Doing good with virtual reality | Study With New Zealand

Native American Student at Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

A Native American students stands outside a marae in New Zealand

No matter your degree, making it a priority to learn about Māori culture will make your study abroad experience all the more enriching! 

Find out why taking a course in Māori culture will make your study abroad experience all the more enriching.

3 reasons to add a Māori course to your degree | Study With New Zealand

Chinese Ph.D. student

An international student has coffee with his professor

Students in New Zealand often have a more personal relationship with their teachers and lecturers than they would in other countries. Here, Chinese PhD student Hui Xiao and his supervisor, Professor David Baxter, talk about how they work together. 

How professors in New Zealand become mentors | Study With New Zealand

Studying a Bachelor of Food Technology at Massey University

Just like many other students, I was unable to return to New Zealand at the start of 2020 due to border closures and so I completed my second year in China.

My tips on returning to New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

Thinking of taking your studies online? Get a globally-recognised education at the tip of your fingers with FutureLearn.

5 reasons to study online with FutureLearn | Study With New Zealand

Coming to a new country to study isn’t easy. Here are seven ways how to cope with stress when moving overseas.

7 ways to cope with stress | Study With New Zealand

An international student gardening at his homestay in New Zealand.

A nationwide lockdown certainly adds a unique twist to Kiwi hospitality. In this article, we asked students to reflect on this time spent in their home away from home.

Students made to feel right at home | Study With New Zealand

Career Development Consultant

Engineering graduate

Accounting student

No work experience? Don’t panic!

Career development consultant John Dorado says international students shouldn’t feel stressed if they start applying for jobs and realise they don’t have any work experience.

How to identify your job skills and abilities | Study With New Zealand

Student wearing a suit and carrying a shoulder bag.

When you apply for a job in New Zealand, most employers are likely to ask for referees.

How to choose your referees | Study With New Zealand

Have you heard of the hidden job market? 
 
It’s a phrase used to describe all the jobs that are filled without being advertised.

6 ways to network before you graduate | Study With New Zealand

Two students standing in front of a laptop at a service desk. One is explaining something to the other. 

Volunteering can be one of the most important things you do to help you find a job.

How volunteering can boost your employability | Study With New Zealand

Communications Advisor

International student reading in a university library

When Ma Boyong first arrived in New Zealand as a young international student, he knew no one and lacked confidence in his English skills.

Famous Chinese writer discovered his passion in NZ | Study With New Zealand

A student in a supermarket participating in a volunteer grocery delivery service during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Read about students Jess and Jingjing's experience volunteering in New Zealand during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Volunteering with the Student Volunteer Army | Study With New Zealand

It’s exam season for students in New Zealand and Matthew Le, a business student at the University of Auckland, is stressed. 

Handling exam stress | Study With New Zealand

Digital Content Manager

A group of international students meet online instead of in person to get through lockdown.

At 11.59pm on 25 March 2020, New Zealand went into a nationwide high-alert level lockdown to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. 

International students surviving lockdown in NZ | Study With New Zealand

PhD student in communication

International students at Toastmasters in New Zealand

There are so many things international students can still use from the COVID-19 lockdown to make sure you are happy and motivated.

Stay happy and motivated while studying online | Study With New Zealand

Masters' student

Everything we’ve been through during lockdown is a lesson that can be applied to everyday life as an international student.

Productiveness lessons learnt during lockdown | Study With New Zealand

Malaysian PhD student

Studying abroad can be daunting, especially in this challenging time. As we are coming to the end of week 4 of the lockdown in New Zealand, there are a few good things that I have learnt.

How to stay productive, strong and calm | Study With New Zealand

English language student

Maria Fernanda (Mafe), shares how her first week of online learning has been during lockdown. She gives 4 tips that have helped her to stay connected and keep positive for well-being during isolation.

Online learning life during lockdown | Study With New Zealand

As we are all stuck in our homes while the world tries to fight this virus, we can at least talk about something different. Let’s take a deep breath in and out! Good!

Things to do in lockdown | Study With New Zealand

Postgraduate student

Out of all the new things you are about to encounter in New Zealand, the winter season will be the hardest.

5 tips to help you survive winter in New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

student exchange student with friends in New Zealand

If you read this you are probably an exchange student who is a bit lost and overwhelmed with this whole lockdown situation. 

Lockdown as an exchange student | Study With New Zealand

High School student from Germany.

Leo, an international student from Germany, goes to Whangarei Boys High School and is currently in lockdown with his host family in Northland, New Zealand. 

Lockdown Q&A with Leo from Germany | Study With New Zealand

Life in lockdown can be a struggle. It’s important to balance your studies with other activities to keep yourself motivated and look after your mental health. Check out some of the things students around New Zealand are doing during lockdown!

7 inspiring things students are doing during lockdown | Study With New Zealand

Here are some ideas to help keep your food purchases as sustainable as possible during lockdown.

Sustainable lockdown shopping tips | Study With New Zealand

Matt Le standing in front of the entrance to a marae grounds.

Matt Le visited a wharenui (meeting house) on a marae in Auckland. He participated in a pōwhiri welcome, and learned about the Māori concepts of manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga.

Visiting a marae | Study With New Zealand

I never expected it, but what I learned in philosophy will not just help me in my career, it will help me in life.

Studying Philosophy - the beauty of critical thinking | Study With New Zealand

313446 PhD student on a dolphin research boat

Colombian Ph.D. student Jessica Patiño-Pérez is taking her dolphin research out of the lab and into the ocean. 

A passion to protect dolphins | Studying with New Zealand

Students working on wharenui (traditional Māori meeting house) designs with their lecturer Darren Ward

Teacher Darren Ward uses Māori traditions and hands-on learning to teach his international students new design technologies.

Designing the future by sharing our cultures | Study With New Zealand

US Study Abroad student

encouraging students to study sustainability in Aotearoa New Zealand

Grace Lewis shares what she learned studying Māori culture during her semester abroad in New Zealand.

Tūrangawaewae – a place to stand | Study With New Zealand

students working on a business project at secondary school in New Zealand

Studying at a New Zealand secondary school is helping Chinese student James Shi gain the skills he’ll need for a career as an entrepreneur.

Getting an early start on a business career | Study With New Zealand

PhD student from Colombia

Bryann standing on a rock on the shore of a New Zealand lake

I arrived three months ago to Christchurch to start my doctoral studies. This is what I’ve learned in my first three months out of three years doing a PhD in New Zealand.

My first 3 months in New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

Find out more about study options and lifestyles in different cities and towns around New Zealand.

Where in New Zealand can you study? | Study With New Zealand

Are you considering studying in New Zealand, but not sure where to start? Find out what you’ll need to do to study here.

How do I study in New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

Teacher

New Zealand is fast becoming a major destination for international students looking to experience something a little different during their high school years.

Secondary schooling in New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

Keen to deep dive into data analytics, Sagar decided to study in New Zealand after learning about the country’s robust contribution to data science.

Deep diving into data analytics | Study With New Zealand

Engineering students working on solar panels with their supervisor in New Zealand

Interested in undertaking doctoral research? You should consider New Zealand where nearly half of the PhD students are international.

Why you should consider studying for your PhD in NZ | Study With New Zealand

Choosing an education provider in New Zealand is a big decision for international students. Here are five key factors to consider when you’re making your choice.

How do you choose an education provider? | Study With New Zealand

US study abroad student

It’s not always easy studying abroad. Many students miss home, friends and all that is familiar. These are some of my tips on how to deal with those study abroad blues.

Tips for overcoming the study abroad blues | Study With New Zealand

International student Matthew Le working at his part time job

International student Matthew Le landed his first part-time job in New Zealand by sending a well-crafted email.

How to get a part-time job in NZ using cold-emails | Study With New Zealand

Watch Sunny's video to see what it's like to study English in New Zealand

Learning English in New Zealand - Sunny's Story | Study With New Zealand

International students Alapan Roy and Jerry Geng outside their university in New Zealand

New Zealand’s practical approach to learning has given Jerry Geng and Alapan Roy Chowdhury the skills to work towards making the future of business more sustainable. 

A future in sustainable business | Study With New Zealand

German PhD Student at at the University of Waikato

Ph.D. student Dani Bertram sits at her computer in New Zealand

Ph.D. student Dani Bertram chose New Zealand to carry out her research into wave energy – one of the world’s most promising sources of renewable energy.

Is wave energy the future | Study With New Zealand

Malaysian graudate

Studying at a New Zealand high school for a year helped Malaysian student Novell Teoh make the transition to university to study for her medical degree.

Studying medicine in New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

An American engineering Student from the University of Wisconsin

After going through my own experience, here are some of the things I found most helpful to do in my first week of arriving in New Zealand to study.

Things to do in your first week in NZ | Study With New Zealand

A seal lying on the rocks in New Zealand with snow-covered mountains in the background

If you’re an animal lover like me: great news! New Zealand is one of the absolute best places to follow your passion. 

Animal lover's amazing NZ study experience | Study With New Zealand

US Study Abroad Student

Walking the Routeburn Track in New Zealand

I am writing this to highlight New Zealand’s wonderful bus system that helped me to travel all across the South Island without ever buying or renting a car.

Getting around New Zealand by bus | Study With New Zealand

International student tandem skydiving  in Auckland

Meet three students who came to New Zealand to prepare themselves for careers in the exciting travel and tourism industry – and beyond.

Dreaming of a career in tourism? | Study With New Zealand

Samskar Palavarapu. An NZEA scholarship winner, who studied in New Zealand

New Zealand Excellence Award winners share what life is like after studying in New Zealand.

Since its introduction in 2016, the New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA) programme has offered dozens of Indian students the opportunity to experience New Zealand’s transformational education system. 

NZEA Winners: Where Are They Now? | Study With New Zealand

Master in Engineering Management

Here are some of my top tips to help you plan for your trip to study in New Zealand.

How to plan for your arrival | Study With New Zealand

Congratulations – you’ve been accepted to study in New Zealand! Here’s what you need to do before you leave.

Pre-departure tips for study abroad in New Zealand | Study With New Zealand

Ph.D. student in New Zealand

PhD students in New Zealand working in a soundproof lab.

Here are some tips you may want to consider when applying for your Ph.D. in New Zealand

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