Select your preferred Field of Study and Study Area to discover leading universities with programmes that fit your interests.
Before enrolling into a university and course, there are a few things you need to ask
Based on the conditions above, your study abroad consultat will help you shortlist 2-3 university and course options based on your criteria and priorities.
All of New Zealand's universities are in the QS University World Ranking
The QS World Ranking is a methodology that measures the quality of universities worldwide by their
Top and popular universities in New Zealand are:
New Zealand institutions have strengths in a variety of field of study that attract international students from all around the world:
If you are applying to do your Bachelor's degree in New Zealand, you will need to have completed your pre-university qualification.
Due to geographical proximity and its international recognition, the Australian Matriculation e.g. SACE or WACE, is commonly accepted. Depending on the field of study and the university, the minimum ATAR score to qualify for the degree will differ. Here are some general entry requirements as reference:
Other pre-university qualifications are accepted as well e.g.
Just check with your study abroad consultant whether your results i.e. qualification, subjects and the respective grades, meet the entry requirements set by the university for your desired degree courses.
If you are looking to study your foundation in New Zealand i.e. foundation courses that are offered by the universities themselves or by the pathway providers like Navitas, the general entry requirements are:
Naturally, subject pre-requisites will apply depending on what Bachelor's degree you plan to pursue after your foundation. Here is the typical subjects and grades required to enter a foundation programme heading to the following study areas :
The common English language proficiency examinations offered in Malaysia and the results that are typically accepted for an New Zealand university application are:
Universities may also set specific language requirements for different courses, so you can speak to a study abroad consultant to advise you on the language requirements of the courses you are interested in!
For any reason you do not qualify to take any international pre-university courses such as Australian Matricuation, A-Level or do not directly qualify for the Foundation course of your desired university, there are other alternative pathways such as Pathway Programmes or taking a Diploma.
Pathway Programme is a preparatory course made to prepare students for entry to a university degree. The benefits of this programme are:
A Diploma course typically has lower entry requirements and has a 2 year duration that leads to a degree programme. Once you complete your Diploma you will begin in Year 2 of the Degree course.
Talk to our education consultants for free guidance and personalised insights on universities and courses that best fit you.
