In New Zealand the university year begins in late February or early March, and ends in October. Generally, the university year is divided in to two semesters, with a six week mid-semester break. Polytechnics and Technical Colleges usually begin in February, and end in November.
Document Checklist for Under-graduate / Post-graduate courses :
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- Graduation Degree Certificate / Provisional Certificate (if applying for PG)
- Transcripts of marks
- Standard 12 mark sheet
- Standard 10 mark sheet
- 2 Recommendation letters (out of which at least 1 should be academic, with the other being from the work place, if student is working)
- Work experience letters (if applicable)
- IELTS / TOEFL /PTE scorecard (as proof of English proficiency)
- Any other relevant certificates
- Portfolio of work must also be included, incase of application for courses in art / design etc.
Important notes
- For diploma Programs IELTS overall band score of 5.5 is sufficient
- For most of the programmes IELTS overall score of 6 bands and above is mandatory
- For health related programmes mostly the band requirement is 6.5 and above
- Normal time taken for granting the masters admission is two weeks to four weeks (if all documents are submitted properly)
- For health related programmes it may vary from 4weeks to 6 weeks
- Admission is possible without IELTS score in hand and also with a pending provisional degree and transcripts but IELTS needs to be submitted before applying for visa and provisional degree or any other conditions to be met before the enrolment into the institution.
- Work experience letters (if applicable)
- IELTS / TOEFL/ PTE scorecard (as proof of English proficiency Any other relevant certificates
- Portfolio of work must also be included, in case of application for courses in art / design etc.
Admission Support Kit – New Zealand
| Admission Checklist | SOP- Guidelines |
SOP – Do’s & Dont’s |
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| Sample SOP | Resume – Guidelines | Resume – Sample | |||
| CV v/s Resume | General RECO Letter |
Business RECO Letter |
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| CV – Guidelines | CV – Sample |
