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[gsi_article_highlighted_box] Master’s in New Zealand: Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Top universities<\/strong><\/td>\nThe University of Auckland, University of Otago, Massey University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Popular subjects<\/strong><\/td>\nBusiness and management, Computer science, Education, Engineering<\/a>, Healthcare<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average annual tuition fees<\/strong><\/td>\nNZD 29,000 to 80,000 (INR 16\u201343 lakhs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main intakes<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • February\/March (primary)<\/li>\n
  • July (secondary)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Top entry requirements<\/strong><\/td>\nA bachelor’s degree<\/strong> in a relevant discipline to your masters; IELTS 6.0<\/strong> with no individual band below 6.0 (TOEFL iBT, PTE also accepted)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Post-study work visa<\/strong><\/td>\nUp to 3 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PR pathway<\/strong><\/td>\nSkilled Migrant Category<\/a> (SMC) \u2013 PR approx. 5 years after completing studies; Green List<\/a> \u2013 PR approx. 4 years after completing studies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average salary after masters<\/strong><\/td>\nNZD 82,000\/year (INR 44 lakhs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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New Zealand is one of the best destinations for your masters degree, with eight world-class public universities, valuable employment opportunities, and an accessible permanent residency pathway for international graduates.<\/p>\n

Here’s all you need to know about masters in New Zealand as an Indian student.<\/p>\n

Why Study Masters in New Zealand<\/h2>\n

There are multiple destinations you can consider as an Indian student if you’re planning to study abroad for your masters. Here’s why you may want to choose New Zealand:<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf93 Globally recognised, NZQA-accredited qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n

New Zealand’s universities are funded and regulated by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority<\/a> (NZQA), offering global recognition and improved job prospects for graduates.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcb0 Affordable tuition fees for masters programmes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Masters tuition in New Zealand typically ranges from INR 16 to 43 lakhs<\/strong>, considerably lower compared to the UK (INR 22\u201350 lakhs) and the US (INR 37\u201374+ lakhs).<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcb5 Earn more while you study<\/strong><\/p>\n

International students in New Zealand can work up to 25 hours per week, compared to the 20 hours per week in most other countries.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfe0 Reliable pathways to permanent residency<\/strong><\/p>\n

New Zealand’s Skilled Migrant Category<\/a> and the Green List<\/a> provide realistic pathways to permanent residency for masters graduates who stay to work after graduation.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc9a Safe, multicultural, and student-friendly cities<\/strong><\/p>\n

New Zealand is a popular destination for international students, with a sizable population of Indian students\u2014particularly in cities like Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch.<\/p>\n

Types of Masters Degrees in New Zealand<\/h2>\n

You can study two main types of masters programmes in New Zealand as an Indian student.<\/p>\n