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Higher Education in New Zealand

Introduction

New Zealand is reputed the world over for the quality education that the colleges and universities in the country provide. The country has a progressive education system with state-of-the-art latest facilities. Unparalleled study opportunities and excellent support services for international students make the country a favorite destination for higher education. There are courses available in academic, professional and vocational fields.

Higher education in New Zealand closely resembles the British pattern. Students pursuing higher education in New Zealand need to have self-direction as most courses are taught via lectures, labs and tutorials.

University education in New Zealand is considered one of the best in the world. In all, there are eight universities in the country and all of them are funded by the state. A bachelor’s degree in the country typically takes three years, and students can get an Honors degree after another year of study. However, bachelor’s degrees in some special fields take much longer to complete. Candidates can pursue a Master’s degree after completing their bachelor’s. Doctoral studies require either a Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree with Honors.
Entry to the higher educational institutions in the country is open, as students need to attain the minimum requirement for admission. However, the emphasis is clearly on independent study.

Admission Season in New Zealand

In New Zealand the academic session is slightly at variance from that in the US. The education system in the country has been patterned on semesters. The first semester starts during the month of February and is over by end June. The second semester starts in July and runs till November. Some universities have a three-semester pattern where the semesters begin in February, July and November.

List of Major colleges and Universities

Colleges & Universities in New Zealand
Name & Address	Phone & Email
AUT University Akoranga Campus Main Reception AG Building, Level 1, Newzealand	Ph: +64 9 921-9999 Fax: +64 9 921-9985 Web:www.aut.ac.nz
AUT University Wellesley Campus WA Building, Level 2, AUT Wellesley St. Campus Newzealand	Ph: +64 9 921-9999 Fax: +64 9 921-9985 Web:www.aut.ac.nz
CPIT's CPIT main campus PO Box 540 Christchurch New Zealand	Ph:+64-3-940 8000 Fax: +64-3-366 6544 Email: info@cpit.ac.nz Web: www.cpit.ac.nz
CPIT's Auckland School of Interior Design Auckland Campus PO Box 67 151, Mt Eden Auckland, NZ	Ph:09-623 3800, +64-9-623 3800 (I) Email: cpitack@xtra.co.nz
CPIT's Sullivan Avenue Campus Ensors Road & Sullivan Avenue Christchurch New Zealand	Ph:64-3-940 8950 Fax: +64-3-940 8957 Email: info@cpit.ac.nz Web:www.cpit.ac.nz
CPIT's Seven Oaks Campus York Street, Christchurch New Zealand	Ph: 64-3-940 8074 Fax: +64-3-940 8363 Email: info@cpit.ac.nz Web:www.cpit.ac.nz
Fairfield College Bankwood Road Hamilton 2001 New Zealand	Ph: +64 7 855 2169, +64 7 855 2166 Web:www.faircol.co.nz/
Lincoln University Ellesmere Junction Road/Springs Road Lincoln, Canterbury, New Zealand	Ph: +64 3 325 3826 Fax:64 3 325 3850 Email:info@lincoln.ac.nz
Manukau Institute of Technology Corner of East Tamaki Rd & Newbury Street Otara Manukau City Auckland	Ph:+64 9 968 8000 (I), 0800 62 62 52 Fax: +64 9 968 8701 Email: info@manukau.ac.nz Web:www.manukau.ac.nz
Massey University Tennent Drive Palmerston North New Zealand	Ph:+64 6 350 5599 Fax +64 6 350 5698 Web:http://www.massey.ac.nz/
Massey University Albany, Auckland city's North Shore New Zealand	Web:www.international.massey.ac.nz/
Massey University Wellington Campus Massey 63 Wallace Street Private Box 756 Wellington, New Zealand	Ph +64 4 801 5799 0800 MASSEY (627 739) Web:www.massey.ac.nz
NMIT Nelson 322 Hardy Street, Nelson Private Bag 19, Nelson New Zealand	Ph: +64 3 546 9175 Fa: +64 3 546 3325 Email: info@nmit.ac.nz Web:www.nmit.ac.nz
NMIT Marlborough 85 Budge Street, Blenheim P.O. Box 643, Blenheim New Zealand	Ph: +64 3 578 0215 Fax +64 3 578 0216 Email: inquiries@nmit.ac.nz Web:www.nmit.ac.nz
New Zealand Training Centre 33 Beale Street, Hamilton, New Zealand	Ph: 64-7-8391196 Fax: 64-7-834 2470 Web:www.nztc.ac.nz/
The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand 86 Wyndrum Avenue Lower Hutt, New Zealand	Ph: 0508 650 200, +64 4 913 5300 (Int.) Fax 04 913 5308 Web:www.topnz.ac.nz
Auckland Learning Centre The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand PO Box 6558 Wellesley Street Auckland 1141	Ph: 09 918 4672 or 0508 650 200 Fax: 09 918 4690 Web:www.topnz.ac.nz
Christchurch Learning Centre The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand PO Box 25254 Christchurch	Ph: 03 964 8899 or 0508 650 200 Fax: 03 964 8894 Web:www.topnz.ac.nz
Otago Polytechnic Central Otago campus Cnr Erris and Ray Streets PO Box 16, Cromwell	Ph: 0800 765 9276, 03 445 9900 Fax: 03 445 9909 Email: centralotago@tekotago.ac.nz Web:www.tekotago.ac.nz
Southern Institute of Technology Freepost SIT2LRN 133 Tay Street Invercargill, New Zealand	Ph: 64 3 2182599 Fax 64 3 2144977 Email info@sit.ac.nz Web www.sit.ac.nz
Southern Institute of Technology Freepost 62686 PO Box 232 Kakapo Street, Gore,	Ph: 64 3 208 9833 Fax 64 3 208 9876
Southern Institute of Technology Christchurch Campus Freepost 102460 PO Box 2488 Oxford Road, Wigram Christchurch, New Zealand	Ph: 64 3 341 1103 Fax 64 3 341 1104 Email info@sit.ac.nz Web www.sit.ac.nz
Spotswood College PO Box 6116 South Road New Plymouth, New Zealand	Ph: (06) 751 2416 Fax:(06) 751 2418 Web:www.spotswoodcollege.school.nz
Tairawhiti Polytechnic 290 Palmerston Rd Gisborne New Zealand	Ph:0508 765 983 Email:info@tairawhiti.ac.nz Web:www.international-english.ac.nz
Universal College of Learning Cnr King and Princess Streets, Palmerston North New Zealand	Ph: (0800 46 8265) Email:enquiry@ucol.ac.nz Web: www.ucol.ac.nz
Universal College of Learning 57 Campbell Street, Wanganui New Zealand	Ph: 0800 46 8265) Email:enquiry@ucol.ac.nz Web:www.ucol.ac.nz
Universal College of Learning Vincent Drive, Levin New Zealand	Email:enquiry@ucol.ac.nz Web:www.ucol.ac.nz
Universal College of Learning 143-159 Chapel Street, Masterton New Zealand	Email:enquiry@ucol.ac.nz Web:www.ucol.ac.nz
The University of Auckland Private Bag 92019 Auckland Mail Centre Auckland 1142 New Zealand	Ph:+64 (9) 373-7999, +64 (9) 373-7599 Web:www.auckland.ac.nz
Canterbury University Private Bag 4800 Christchurch 8140	Ph: +64 3 364 2459 Email: info@canterbury.ac.nz Web: www.canterbury.ac.nz
The University of Waikato Gate 1 Knighton Road Private Bag 3105 Hamilton 3240 New Zealand	Ph:+64 7 856 2889 Fax:+64 7 838 4300 Email:studrec@waikato.ac.nz Web:www.waikato.ac.nz
The University of Waikato Tauranga Campus 142/144/146 Durham Street Private Bag 12 027 Tauranga, New Zealand	Ph:+64 7 577 0620 Fax: +64 7 577 5313 Email: uwt@waikato.ac.nz Web:www.waikato.ac.nz
University of Otago PO Box 56 Dunedin New Zealand	Ph: 64 3 479 1100 Fax 64 3 479 8692 Web:www.otago.ac.nz
University of Otago House 385 Queen Street Auckland, New Zealand	Ph: 64 9 373 9700 Fax 64 9 373 9701 Email: auckland-centre@otago.ac.nz Web:www.otago.ac.nz
University of Otago House Wellington School of Medicine & Health Sciences PO Box 7343 23 Mein Street, Newtown Wellington South New Zealand	Ph: 64 4 385 5541 Fax 64 4 389 5725 Web: www.otago.ac.nz
University of Otago Christchurch School of Medicine & Health Sciences 2 Riccarton Avenue PO Box 4345 Christchurch, New Zealand	Ph: 64 3 364 0530 Email csm-enquiries@otago.ac.nz Web:www.otago.ac.nz
Victoria University of Wellington PO Box 600 Wellington 6140 New Zealand	Ph:+64-4-472 1000 Fax: +64-4-499 4601 E-mail: info-desk@vuw.ac.nz Web:www.vuw.ac.nz
Victoria University of Wellington Kelburn Campus Kelburn Parade Wellington 6140 New Zealand	Ph:+64-4-463 5350 Web:www.vuw.ac.nz
Victoria University of Wellington Te Aro Campus 139 Vivian Street Wellington 6140 New Zealand	Web:www.vuw.ac.nz
Victoria University of Wellington Pipitea Campus Government Buildings 15 Lambton Quay and Rutherford House 23 Lambton Quay Wellington 6140 New Zealand	Web:www.vuw.ac.nz

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