Need advice on moving to New Zealand?

Question

Im a singaporean. Wanting to go over to NZ for studies. Need advice or information on expenses there and the fees for Auckland University. What can I do to appply for PR if I intend to stay there after my studies? Is the employment open to asians?

Answer 1

See http://www.study-in-new-zealand.eu all info on studying in NZ.  Auckland (well NZ really) is very multicultural and alot of Asians in Auckland.

Here http://www.justlanded.com/english/new_ze... (see education) you will see tips about universities, admission processes, tuition fees and how the education system works. You will also find information about other learning opportunities in further education.

The fee for the least expensive standard, full-time Bachelor of Arts course is around $10,000 per year, while engineering students pay around $17,000 per year and those taking specialist science courses substantially more. Basic living expenses (including accommodation and food) are unlikely to be less than $250 per week, in addition to the cost of books, entertainment and transport.

Very few students are fortunate enough to have parents who can afford to pay all their expenses or are able to find jobs to finance their studies. Students can apply for a Student Allowance, which is income tested, although the income limits are relatively low in New Zealand terms and most students don’t qualify.

If the combined parental income (or student income if they’re 25 or over) is less than $33,696 per year (in 2005 – it's adjusted annually on 1st April) students qualify for the top levels of Allowance (the StudyLink website, www.studylink.govt.nz, has an Allowance calculator). However, Allowances are reduced progressively as combined income increases and reaches zero once income reaches $56,457 for students living at home or $62,148 for students living away from home, and even the maximum Allowance doesn’t cover the total cost of higher education. Universities offer a number of scholarships to promising students, although the number is limited and few students can depend on them to finance their studies.

You also need to read up on NZ Immigration policies and  if you meet their requirements Studying in NZ - http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/s...

If you want to look into Australia also the website is http://studyinaustralia.gov.au/Sia/Splas...

Good Luck

Answer 2

i went there for a xmas vacation. dunno anything about AU but Auckland is very open to Asians. i love it there.