Study in New Zealand from Pakistan

Why study in New Zealand?

• Safe and welcoming. Consistently ranks among the world's safest countries, with a friendly, multicultural society.
• Quality education system. New Zealand's eight universities all rank in global top lists, and its polytechnics are strong in applied and vocational fields.
• Work rights for students. Eligible student visa holders can generally work part-time during study and full-time during scheduled breaks.
• Post-study pathways. Eligible graduates may apply for a post-study work visa, and some regions offer additional pathways for in-demand skills.

Undergraduate, postgraduate and pathway programmes

Foreign Migration guides students into New Zealand at every level of study, not only postgraduate degrees:

Popular fields of study

Partner and popular universities (40+)

We work with, and regularly guide applications to, universities including:

UOAUniversity of Auckland

AUOAuckland University of Technology

UOOUniversity of Otago

VUOVictoria University of Wellington

UOCUniversity of Canterbury

MUMassey University

LULincoln University

UOWUniversity of Waikato

UIOUnitec Institute of Technology

OPOtago Polytechnic

AIOAra Institute of Canterbury

W(IWintec (Waikato Institute of Technology)

TOIToi Ohomai Institute of Technology

EIOEastern Institute of Technology

SIOSouthern Institute of Technology

WNZWhitireia New Zealand

W(IWeltec (Wellington Institute of Technology)

MIOManukau Institute of Technology

NMINelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

NPNorthland Polytechnic

UCOUniversal College of Learning (UCOL)

NZSNew Zealand School of Education

YCYoobee Colleges

NZTNew Zealand Tertiary College

MDSMedia Design School

NZCNew Zealand College of Massage

PIHPacific International Hotel Management School

IAAInternational Aviation Academy of New Zealand

NZINew Zealand Institute of Sport

LCBLe Cordon Bleu New Zealand

NZSNew Zealand School of Tourism

VCNVision College New Zealand

IGBICL Graduate Business School

KPNKaplan Professional New Zealand

NZSNew Zealand School of Music

DAADesign and Arts College of New Zealand

NZINew Zealand Institute of Language

WIOWaikato Institute of Education

NTANational Trade Academy

SENSoftware Engineering New Zealand

University names above are shown for information only, to illustrate the range of institutions we work with in New Zealand; it is not an exclusive or complete list, and inclusion does not itself guarantee admission. Each university's own logo is used to identify it wherever we have the logo file on file; others show as initials until a logo is added. Entry requirements and available scholarships vary by university and we confirm current options for your profile at your consultation.

Typical admission requirements

• Offer of place from an approved education provider
• Passport and academic transcripts
• English test score meeting the provider's requirement
• Evidence of sufficient funds for fees and living costs
• Health insurance covering the study period
• Medical examination and police certificate where required
• Statement of purpose explaining your study and post-study plans

Working while you study and after

Most student visa holders can work part-time during the academic year and full-time during official breaks, subject to visa conditions. Post-study work visa eligibility depends on your qualification and provider, so we confirm current settings with you.

The student visa journey

1. Apply and receive an offerApply to your chosen institution and accept the offer of place.
2. Arrange funds and insurancePrepare financial evidence and arrange approved health insurance.
3. Apply for your student visaSubmit your application online with academic, financial and health documents.
4. Complete health and character checksUndergo any required medical examination and provide a police certificate.
5. Travel and enrolOnce approved, arrange travel and complete enrolment on arrival.

Popular study cities

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton and Dunedin.

How Foreign Migration helps you study in New Zealand

We shortlist universities and courses that match your grades and budget, prepare and submit your applications, search scholarships, check your visa file page by page and support you until you arrive. Your first consultation is free.