Over 59,000 international students came to New Zealand in 2023, a 43% increase from the previous year, but the numbers have not yet recovered to pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels.
The data was released by New Zealand's Minister of Education and Skills, Perry Simmonds, on March 20.
The number of international students is growing across all fields of study, with the strongest growth in English-language schools. In terms of numbers, Chinese students are the most numerous, accounting for 36% of the total international student population. India and Japan are second, each accounting for 10%. Following them are students from South Korea and Thailand, each making up approximately 4-5%.
In terms of academic level, over 27,000 people are pursuing bachelor's degree programs or higher. Popular fields of study among international students include Management and Commerce, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences , and Information Technology.
"International students find New Zealand an attractive educational destination," said Perry Simmonds.
Despite growth, the number of international students coming to New Zealand has not recovered to pre-Covid-19 levels. Between 2014 and 2019, the country welcomed over 100,000 international students each year, generating NZ$1.1-1.2 billion in tuition fees (over USD 716 million). Since 2021, that number has dropped by about half.
Students at Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand, February 2024. Photo: AUT
Experts believe New Zealand could benefit from the current situation where many countries, such as Australia, the UK, and Canada, are tightening visa requirements for international students.
New Zealand has eight universities, one Institute of Technology and Polytechnic, and 400 private colleges (PTEs). According to the QS University Rankings 2024, the University of Auckland is number one in New Zealand and ranked 68th in the world .
According to the IDP education organization, the average tuition fee for international students here is around 20,000-25,000 NZD (350 million VND), living expenses are 13,000-16,000 NZD per year. Accommodation costs are 120-555 NZD per week.
Currently, international students are allowed to work 20 hours per week and stay to work for up to three years after graduation.
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