Why Study in New Zealand?
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About New Zealand

New Zealand is a small country, comprising of both the North and South Islands, and with a total population of 5.2 million. The people of New Zealand are known as ‘Kiwis’, and are renowned for being of a warm, welcoming and relaxed nature. New Zealand is a predominantly agricultural country, and boasts its magnificent mountains, coastlines and wide open green landscapes. New Zealand is recognised internationally for providing quality secondary and tertiary education, with a safe learning environment and excellent study and travel experiences. New Zealand is a major tourist destination, with an extensive list of things to see and do, including sublime forests, mountains, lakes, beaches and fiords.


  • Top 3 Peaceful Countries in the World (Global Peace Index, 2013)
  • Safe and welcoming country
  • Extremely low crime rate
  • Clean country with fresh air
  • Beautiful open green spaces
  • Quality educational standards
  • Students gain qualifications & skills needed to succeed anywhere in the world in their chosen career
  • Very affordable tuition fees
  • Practical, modern & desired tertiary courses
  • Excellent tourism destination
  • Education programmes based on British System (world’s most recognised & accredited system)

Palmerston North

Palmerston North is located in the North Island, about 140km (87 miles) north of New Zealand’s capital, Wellington. It is the geographical centre of New Zealand, with a population of 83,500, and excellent road connections in all directions. Palmerston North hosts its own airport, which has frequent domestic services to all major cities and numerous regional centres.

Palmerston North is a close-knit community, with a welcoming culture and excellent safety record. Palmerston North is a multicultural city, with over 100 different cultures and a dynamic and respectful international perspective to community culture.

Palmerston North enjoys strong economic growth and a wide range of educational facilities, including Massey University, Universal College of Learning (UCOL) Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, International Pacific University (IPU), English Teaching College (ETC) and a number of other specialised tertiary education institutes. Palmerston North is known as the ‘Knowledge City’ and, as a result, attracts both staff and students from all over the world.

Our city and region are experiencing record levels of growth and investment and we’re inviting you to be part of the action. Manawatū allows you to strike the perfect balance of career and lifestyle, so you can focus on what’s important to you. Come and discover why our locals love to call Manawatū home, and start living the life you’ve always dreamed of.

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