Can A Bhutanese Student Study In New Zealand?

New Zealand is a beautiful country with a welcoming and friendly society and a great support system for international students. 

It is emerging as one of the top preferences among the Bhutanese students wanting to study abroad. The education system offers internationally accredited qualifications with ample research opportunities. 

Bhutanese students can study in New Zealand, and here are some of the top reasons to choose New Zealand as a study destination. 

Safe And Peaceful

The 2017 Global Peace Index, which compares 162 countries for the risk of personal violence, rates New Zealand as the world’s second safest country, just after Iceland.  It’s pretty safe and you can walk or cycle the streets, catch public transport and do the things you want to do without fear.

Quality Of Life

New Zealand performs well in many measures of well-being in the Better Life Index compared to other countries. 

Good education and skills are essential for finding a job in New Zealand, and 79% of adults aged 25-64 have completed upper secondary education, resulting in 77% of people being employed. 

In terms of health, life expectancy at birth in New Zealand is 82 years. 

Advantage For PhD Scholars

New Zealand universities offer 3-4 years of full-time PhD education in a wide range of subjects. The Universities in New Zealand offer PhD courses to international students at the same tuition fee as they do to New Zealand PhD students. 

The student and the partner are eligible for open work permit and accordingly have the right to work full-time throughout the duration of their course. After completing their PhD, students can apply for a 12-month post-study work visa, which allows them to get work experience.

Beautiful Place

New Zealand has a beautiful natural environment. There are beaches, hot springs, and glaciers as well as rainforests.  It is a great place for adventure, offering exciting activities such as mountain biking, skiing, and water rafting, among others. The country has access to all the modern amenities and facilities of city life.

 Study And Work

Another advantage of studying there is that you can get to work while studying to meet your living expenses and to gain work experience. Students studying there can work 20 hours weekly during the study period and full-time during the holidays. It offers part-time job opportunities in hospitality, accounting, and banking, among others. Some even get a job offer at their specific university.