Why Choose New Zealand as Your Study Abroad Destination?
- Sarah Lim
- Dec 18, 2017
- 2 min read

Situated in the southwestern Pacific Ocean and known as the country of ‘Long White Cloud’, New Zealand is a beautiful island country. It comprises the North and South Islands, along with several other smaller islands with equally breath-taking scenery. The New Zealand culture is a diverse and unique mix of Maori and European traditions, with influences from Polynesia, Asia and many other countries.
Apart from the magnificent beauty and natural wonder, New Zealand is also gaining in popularity as a preferred study abroad destination among Singaporean students. The country’s tertiary education system includes polytechnics, universities and Wananga, a publicly owned institution that provides education in a Maori cultural context.
Schools: There are eight state-funded and 600 private colleges and institutions in New Zealand. Public universities offer undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate programmes to its students.
ITPs: The institutes of technology and polytechnics provide foundation courses, undergraduate and postgraduate courses for students.
Wananga: If you are interested in learning the traditional values of Maori culture, then Wananga institutes are the best for you. The institutes are set to teach you everything about Maori people and their culture.
Why Study in New Zealand?
Below are some common reasons why New Zealand should be considered as a destination for students to pursue their overseas education. Let’s find out!
Courses and higher education programmes offered by the New Zealand universities are well known for their quality.
The institutions and universities in New Zealand are recognised globally and are highly regarded by the employers across the globe.
Teaching standards adopted by the country are excellent. Students will benefit from small class sizes offering more individualised
New Zealand’s education system rewards overseas students for both practical and academic achievements. There are various scholarship options for Singaporean students looking to study in New Zealand.
New Zealand is a young country, therefore the resourcefulness and independence of the students are highly regarded Students can look forward to an exceptionally vibrant and supportive learning environment where they are encouraged to put up questions and perform creatively.
Besides academia, you can enjoy spectacular glaciers, picturesque fjords, rolling hillsides, rugged mountains, subtropical forest, vast plains and miles of coastline with gorgeous sandy beaches. Lush greenery surrounds even the big cities in New Zealand.
Looking to know more about the best New Zealand University, top courses, the finest student city or anything else?
If yes, then you can contact one of our education consultants at AECC Global.
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