New Zealand
New Zealand
Population: 4.5 million (UN, 2012)
Capital: Wellington
Largest city: Auckland
Area: 270,534 sq km (104,454 sq miles)
Primary languages: English, Maori
Primary religion: Christianity
Life expectancy: 79 years (men), 83 years (women) (UN)
Monetary unit: 1 New Zealand dollar ($NZ) = 100 cents
Main exports: Wool, food and dairy products, wood and paper products
GNI per capita: US $29,140 (World Bank, 2010)
International dialing code: +64
With nature at its heart, New Zealand is recognized as the second most peaceful country to study and live in. It has a stable political system with some of the world’s lowest corruption rates. Moving to New Zealand also means getting to experience nature in its wildest, most adventurous state. Friendly and welcoming, New Zealand offers unique and exciting opportunities to learn.
For PhD students, New Zealand universities charge the same tuition fees as local students. They can also work full-time while completing their studies. A post-study work visa can last anywhere from 1 to 3 years depending on your qualification and university of choice.
Population: 4.5 million (UN, 2012)
Capital: Wellington
Largest city: Auckland
Area: 270,534 sq km (104,454 sq miles)
Primary languages: English, Maori
Primary religion: Christianity
Life expectancy: 79 years (men), 83 years (women) (UN)
Monetary unit: 1 New Zealand dollar ($NZ) = 100 cents
Main exports: Wool, food and dairy products, wood and paper products
GNI per capita: US $29,140 (World Bank, 2010)
International dialing code: +64
With nature at its heart, New Zealand is recognized as the second most peaceful country to study and live in. It has a stable political system with some of the world’s lowest corruption rates. Moving to New Zealand also means getting to experience nature in its wildest, most adventurous state. Friendly and welcoming, New Zealand offers unique and exciting opportunities to learn.
For PhD students, New Zealand universities charge the same tuition fees as local students. They can also work full-time while completing their studies. A post-study work visa can last anywhere from 1 to 3 years depending on your qualification and university of choice.
