Can I Study in New Zealand?
New Zealand opens its doors to everyone who is interested in being part of its educational system as a bona fide student. However, there are a few requirements that have to be met prior to studying in New Zealand. As a rule, if you are going to stay and study for more than three (3) months, then you are required to get a visa or a permit.
To enroll and study in New Zealand, you don?t need a visa or a permit if:
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You are a citizen of New Zealand or Australia.
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You hold a New Zealand residence permit.
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You are an Australian resident with a current Permanent Residence Visa or a Current Resident Return Visa.
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You are studying a short course of less than three months duration. This course must be approved and exempted by the NZA or The New Zealand Qualifications Authority which is the government agency responsible for quality assurance of qualifications. If you are taking more than one course however, you would need to apply for a student visa or permit.
If you wish to study and stay for a longer period of time, then you need to comply with the following requirements to study in New Zealand. click here
