New Zealand is a beautiful island country with distinguished infrastructure, high living standards and peaceful life. The country has a lot to offer to international students in terms of good and quality education, practical training opportunities, lively multi-cultural environment and career opportunities. Hamilton is an urban cosmopolitan city of New Zealand settled in Waikato region. The city is a famous tourist attraction and is a hub of research and development. The city has approximately 40,000 higher secondary students and about 1,000 qualified scientists and doctoral degree holders of domestic and far geographical backgrounds. There are too many exciting and befitting opportunities that students can exploit along with study in New Zealand.
Hamilton city has many universities and colleges for post-secondary education and some of the most famous ones are University of Waikato, Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), NZMA and so forth. Let us learn about these institutions in detail so that study abroad aspirants can have a fair idea about the best possible options they can opt for.
- University of Waikato – The University has ranked among the top universities in New Zealand and powerfully in QS World Rankings. The futuristic approach in teaching, research orientation, scholarship opportunities, 2000+ industry placements and internships, and the location of the university is near to beautiful tourist places. To study in New Zealand, the institution offers pre-degree programs, bachelors, masters, graduate diploma and certificates, post graduate diploma and certificates, PhD, research thesis and much more. The tuition fee for bachelors course ranges from $25,000-$35,000; for master’s course $29,000 to $45,000; for diploma and certificates $25,000-$35,000. There are many co-curricular opportunities along with education.
- Waikato Institute of Technology – The international institution offers exceptional facilities to its students that make students feel at home. The tech institute has modern engineering and trades education facility, ramp gallery, practising nurse ward, urban hair and spa, windows restaurant, design factory and much more. The major subject areas include administration, agribusiness, arboriculture, art and design, architectural technology, business and management, engineering, etc. To become eligible to study at Wintec, the students are required to obtain 5.5 bands in IELTS exam for Level 4 and below; IELTS 6.0 for Level 5 to 7; and IELTS 6.5 for Level 8 and above.
- NZMA – The institution has career oriented training courses, industry experienced tutors, small classroom settings, recognised qualifications and on-campus work experience. The institution offers specialisation in hospitality, business, cookery, health, electrical engineering, retail, construction, plumbing and gas fitting. The institution has certificate and diploma courses for overseas students. The institution is a promising option for study abroad aspirants for practical training courses.
These are among the best institutions to study in New Zealand in Hamilton region. Now, you know about the courses offered by them, their specialisation, eligibility requirements and fee conditions; it will be easier to opt for the most suitable option and apply for study. If you require more information regarding study in New Zealand, you can consult West Highlander Consultancy. Ms. Parwinder Kaur, director of the company is an IAA New Zealand licensed adviser and offers genuine and responsible guidance to students and their parents. Please, feel free to contact West Highlander Consultancy.