Discover leading educational institutions, the cost of education and living, as well as available financial aid options.

About Zealand

New Zealand is a welcoming, diverse country with a history of Māori, European, Pacific Island, and Asian immigration. This rich blend of cultures, combined with geologically fascinating landscapes and unique flora and fauna, make New Zealand an exciting country to explore. Discover some interesting facts about New Zealand below.

History of Zealand

Māori were the first to arrive in New Zealand, journeying in canoes from Hawaiki about 1,000 years ago. A Dutchman, Abel Tasman, was the first European to sight the country but it was the British who made New Zealand part of their empire.

In 1840, the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, an agreement between the British Crown and Maori. It established British law in New Zealand and is considered New Zealand’s founding document and an important part of the country's history. The building where the treaty was signed has been preserved and, today, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds are a popular attraction.

Why to study in Zealand

New Zealand is a popular choice for international students due to its high-quality education system, diverse culture, stunning natural landscapes, and strong focus on research and innovation. It also offers opportunities for work while studying and post-study work visas, making it an attractive destination for career-focused individuals.

Top Universities in New Zealand

No.	University Name	City
1	University of Waikato	Hamilton, North Island
2	Massey University	Palmerston North
3	Victoria University of Wellington	Wellington
4	University of Canterbury	Christchurch
5	Lincoln University	Lincoln
6	Auckland University of Technology	Auckland
7	Unitec Institute of Technology	Auckland
8	Otago Polytechnic	Dunedin & Auckland
9	Manukau Institute of Technology	Auckland
10	Ara Institute of Canterbury	Christchurch
11	Eastern Institute of Technology	Napier
12	Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)	Hamilton
13	Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)	Nelson & Blenheim
14	Whitireia New Zealand	Porirua
15	Southern Institute of Technology	Invercargill
16	Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec)	Wellington
17	Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT)	New Plymouth
18	NorthTec	Whangarei
19	The Universal College of Learning (UCOL)	Palmerston North
20	Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology	Rotorua & Tauranga
21	New Zealand Skills and Education Group	Auckland
22	Pacific International Hotel Management School	New Plymouth
23	New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC)	Auckland
24	Future Skills Academy	Auckland
25	UC International College	Christchurch
26	The University of Auckland International College	Auckland
27	University of Waikato College	Hamilton
28	Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design	Auckland & Christchurch
29	Whitecliffe College of Fashion and Sustainability	Auckland & Wellington
30	Whitecliffe College of Technology & Innovation	Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch
31	Le Cordon Bleu	Wellington
32	New Zealand Airline Academy	Oamaru
33	AcademyEX Education	Auckland
34	New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA)	Auckland
35	New Zealand Industry Training Enterprise (NZITE)	Auckland