Top 9 Reasons Why Singaporean Students Choose to Study in New Zealand

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With New Zealand Government investing heavily in the education sector, the country is fast emerging as a popular study abroad destination for Singaporean students. Highly trained and expert faculty members, state-of-the-art infrastructure and recourses are some of the main reasons for more and more Singaporean students choosing New Zealand as their study overseas destination. If you are thinking of studying overseas, read on to know why Singaporeans are choosing New Zealand to study.

The following are nine major reasons why you should choose New Zealand to study:

  1. The country offers excellent learning experience at reasonable costs. The tuition fee and living costs in New Zealand are low as compared to the other study abroad destinations, especially the English-speaking nations.
  2. New Zealand follows the model of the British education system. Meaning, they emphasise on research and offer courses for professional, academic and vocations studies at universities, polytechnics and private training establishments.
  3. The country has gained in popularity for its focus on high-quality education standards. New Zealand Qualifications Authority, a quality assurance system, monitors all universities and institutions in New Zealand.
  4. New Zealand has eight universities, all of which are featured in the 2015-16 QS World University Rankings.
  5. New Zealand offers a multicultural environment where students can learn different things besides their studies. The country provides well-established support services and is sensitive to the needs of overseas students.
  6. International students in New Zealand are warmly respected and treated well by the friendly natives of this postcard-perfect country.
  7. If you choose to study in New Zealand, you will always have the option to work while study right from the day you begin your course.
  8. Once you complete your course, you will automatically get a 12-month work permit under New Zealand's student visa policy to work full-time in the country. There is a bagful of job opportunities for deserving candidates, and pursuing your studies in New Zealand will give you direct access to these amazing jobs.
  9. You can settle in the country on a permanent basis if planning to do so after completing your studies.

So, these are the nine major reasons. Contact AECC Global experts and they will guide you find the best options available to you in the country.