When choosing to go abroad, the visa issue is essential. The same applies to studying abroad; you must have certain supporting documents to complete the process. The number of people studying in New Zealand is currently very high, and it is necessary to prepare your relevant supporting documents before going abroad. So, what documents are required for a New Zealand student visa? Students must understand the relevant matters.
I. Visa documents required for studying in New Zealand
1. Original valid passport
2. Paper application forms: Student Visa Application Form, supplementary forms, and checklist
3. Online application forms: INZ1014 (signed by the financial guarantor)
4. Two recent passport-sized photos (for online applications, an electronic version in JPG format is required)
5. Offer of place
6. Notarized copy and original or copy of the original police clearance certificate (not required for applicants under 17 years old)
7. Copy of ID card
8. Notarized birth certificate
9. Notarized household register (Hukou)
10. Study plan (explaining the applicant's choice of study and plans after completing their studies)
11. Original letter of enrollment and original transcripts from the current school
12. Notarized copies of academic qualifications and transcripts obtained in the past five years
13. Proof of income
14. Letter of explanation for funds
15. Bank deposit documents: provide original deposit certificate, copy of deposit slip or passbook, or stamped original bank statement; ANZ Bank student visa account
16. Medical examination report (international self-funded students only need to be checked for TB (INZ1096), excluding applicants with health risks)
II. Tuition fees for studying in New Zealand
1. Secondary school
New Zealand study costs generally range from 8,000 to 20,000 NZD. Private schools charge higher fees, while public secondary school tuition is approximately 8,000-10,000 NZD per year.
2. Language schools
Tuition fees vary significantly between different schools. The average cost for an intensive English course is approximately 250-350 NZD per week.
3. Universities
Engineering and Technology (Electronics, Mechanical, Architecture, etc.) $22,000 - $28,000
Science (Computer, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.) $20,500 - $23,500
Business/Economics $18,000 - $23,500
Law $18,000 - $21,000
Arts/Humanities $18,000 - $22,000
Agriculture/Horticulture $17,000 - $21,000
4. Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics
Tuition fees range between 8,000 and 20,000 NZD
5. Master's degrees
Engineering and Technology (Electronics, Mechanical, Architecture, etc.) $19,000 - $28,000
Science (Computer, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.) $20,000 - $21,000
Business/Economics (MBA) $20,500 - $27,500
Law $19,000 - $23,000
Arts/Humanities $19,000 - $23,500
Agriculture/Horticulture $19,000 - $22,000
Living expenses
A student spends approximately 200 NZD per week, totaling 8,000-11,000 NZD in living expenses per year.
III. Advantages of studying in New Zealand
1. World-class education level: New Zealand has eight public universities, all of which are ranked in the top 3% globally, possessing world-class educational quality. According to the "2013 Better Life Index" released by the OECD, New Zealand is one of the countries with the highest quality education systems in the world.
2. Globally recognized qualifications: In the secondary school stage in New Zealand, the main diploma students obtain—the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA)—is widely recognized globally, including in: Australia, the United Kingdom, Europe, Germany, India, and Thailand, etc.
3. Leading global safety: New Zealand is one of the safest and friendliest countries for study abroad. It ranked second in the 2017 Global Peace Index and was also named the world's least corrupt country by Transparency International in 2016!
Through the above introduction, I believe everyone has a basic understanding of the documents required for a New Zealand student visa. Before choosing to study abroad, you must clearly understand the relevant matters, prepare the necessary items in advance, or put more effort into improving yourself. Once you meet the conditions for studying abroad, you can realize your dreams. Continuously improve your abilities through learning.