Admission Requirements for International Students in New Zealand

One of the most asked questions by our audience is what are the basic reqruirements to get admission in New Zealand universities. In this post, we will try to guide you on this matter. Still, if you need any further information, you can always email us at wecare@immigrationexperts.pk with you questions regarding student visa or any immigration.

For the first-year level

First of all, you need to complete a qualitication in your home country, which is recognized in New Zealand or at least equivalent to one of the programmes accpeted by universities.

1. By attending secondary school in New Zealand and achieving the university entrance standard.
2. By completing a foundation programme at a university in New Zealand.
3. By completing a recognised* university foundation programme offered by a non-university provider in New Zealand.

*On a very important note, your desired programmes should be accpeted by New Zealand Universities

What are the language requirements?

For the admission at the first-year level, the candidate needs to get a minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS. TOEFL is also accepted by most of the universities and you need to obtain 80 marks in TOEFL. However, you must visit the website of your desired university to confirm the IELTS alternatives.

Requirements to complete your degree in New Zealand

Applications should be made direct to the universities. If you have started study in your home country and now you want to continue it in New Zealand, you can surely do that, but you need to send your application directly to the university.

Postgraduate Options

For higher studies, you need to find a reputable universty and complete their requirements. Once you do it, you will be eligible for a New Zealand Study Visa

Language requirements (English)

For the graduate level admissions, you require to get a minimum of 6.5 score in IELTS for succcessful admission. For alternatives of IELTS, you can always contact your university.