New Zealand’s education system is world-class, modern and responsive. It combines proven, traditional principles with innovation, creativity, and fresh thinking to produce leaders and citizens equipped for the 21st century.

In New Zealand, higher education focuses on the individual, challenges to traditional ideas are welcomed, and a climate of healthy, open debate helps you make your own discoveries.

The qualifications of New Zealand are issued and administered by New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). The education system of New Zealand includes

• Universities
  There are 8 government-funded universities in New Zealand which is open to anyone who meets the common entrance qualification prescribed by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).
• Polytechnics
  There are 20 polytechnics called as Institutes of Technology offer a wide range of courses.
• Private Training Institutions
  There are over 800 private education providers, offering short-term English language courses for international students.

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• New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS)
• New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships
• New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA)
• NZ-GRADS New Zealand Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarship
• SEG Scholarship
• Palmerston North City Mayor's Goodwill Ambassador Scholarship