First, the application conditions for graduate students studying in New Zealand
1. University score
To apply for graduate students in New Zealand, you need to provide an average grade at the university level, which is generally calculated by GPA. The higher the score, the higher the ranking of schools that can apply.
2. English requirements
The general English requirement for postgraduate courses in New Zealand universities is IELTS 6.5, such as business, liberal arts, engineering, architecture, natural science and other majors; Some majors have slightly higher requirements for IELTS, such as Education (IELTS 7).
If students can get the corresponding IELTS scores, they can directly enroll in graduate courses; If you don't meet the IELTS requirements, you can go to the Language Institute under the University of New Zealand for language course training. After meeting certain requirements, you can enter the postgraduate stage.
3. Education
New Zealand postgraduate courses generally last for 2 years, including liberal arts, business and other majors; Generally, you can get a graduate diploma after completing the first-year course, and you can get a master's degree certificate after completing the second-year course. The general course of studying and living in New Zealand starts twice a year in February and July.
Generally speaking, most majors need professional background, so you need to study related courses in undergraduate course. But some majors don't need professional background, and students who want to change majors can apply for these.
Second, New Zealand postgraduate degree courses
1, Postgraduate Diploma: GD course for short, which is a bridge course for students who need to graduate from undergraduate or junior college. The course usually lasts only one year. After completion and passing, students can continue their graduate studies.
Application conditions: domestic full-time college graduates or have completed primary professional courses, with IELTS score of 6.5.
2. Postgraduate diploma: referred to as PD course, undergraduates with the same major can apply, which is equivalent to teaching master's degree in other countries.
Application conditions: I have completed a domestic undergraduate course with an IELTS score of 6.5, and the IELTS score required by some majors will exceed 6.5.
3. Research-oriented master: Generally, undergraduates cannot apply for research-oriented master, and they must go through the postgraduate stage to apply. Students who want to enter the master's program must first enter and pass the PD course. Students who don't want to continue their master's degree through PD can also get the diploma of PD.
Universities in New Zealand now offer master's degrees taught under the credit system of 65,438+080. On the basis of the traditional master's degree of 65,438+020 credits and 240 credits, this is another course choice for international students studying and living in New Zealand. Students can complete their postgraduate courses within 12- 18 months. Generally speaking, the study time is three semesters.
Third, the annual cost of graduate students in New Zealand
Tuition: The academic system in New Zealand is generally two years, but it varies according to the school and major of the students. However, the cost of graduate students should be about 200,000-300,000, and the amount of this guarantee should not be less than 300,000. In addition, the deposit is preferably over six months.
Living expenses: The cost of living expenses includes students' usual meals, travel, medical care, entertainment and other expenses. But this fee will not include students' tuition fees, opportunities and so on. In New Zealand, international students can also go to work, and the average hourly salary can reach more than that of 64 yuan. If you do some teaching assistant or management work in the school, you can even reach 100 yuan an hour. If you add the tuition fee of 300,000 yuan and the guarantee fee of 300,000 yuan, in fact, this diversified fee is not high.