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INZ student visa update: August 2024
Post Study Work Visa – cross crediting study from post graduate diploma to masters
Provided eligibility is met, most level 8 post graduate diplomas will be eligible for a one year post study work visa (PSWV) with masters graduates eligible for a three year post study work visa.
In order to be eligible for a PSWV, post graduate diploma (level 8) and masters qualifications (level 9) require a minimum of 30 weeks full time study in the specific programme/qualification being presented for a PSWV.
Students must have held a student visa for that programme/qualification and apply for their PSWV within three months of the expiry date of the student visa for qualification they are presenting to INZ.
Recently some students completed post graduate diplomas (PG dip) and cross credited directly into a taught masters. In these cases, the students did not undertake full time study in the masters for a minimum of 30 weeks full time in New Zealand, due to the cross credited PG Dip.
This resulted in issues for the graduates when they applied for their PSWV. INZ is working directly with affected students and exploring options for them. However, it is important for agents and education providers to understand the PSWV rules.
Eligibility for Post Study Work Visas following study at level 8 and 9 are:
- a minimum of 30 weeks full time study in that specific qualification,
- hold/held a student visa for that specific qualification, and
- apply for their post study work visa within three months of the student visa expiry for that specific qualification.
Although the initial coursework of a masters might be similar to, or the same as a post graduate diploma, the two programmes have different entry criteria and are recognised as separate qualifications. For students who want to cross credit their PG Dip to a masters and undertake some extra study in order to gain a three year PSWV for that masters, the student would need to have studied the masters itself full time for at least 30 weeks.
Note: Study weeks include exam preparation time, but exclude holiday periods and time spent repeating failed components.
We will continue to engage with the education sector to ensure they are aware of the requirements for a post study work visa. If you have questions about this article and are an agent or student, please talk to your education provider in the first instance.
Student visa peak – apply three months before intended travel
The processing of international student visas is a key focus for INZ, particularly as we get closer to the end of the year.
We are now coming into the period in which INZ receives the highest volumes of applications.
As soon as they have all the documents they need to apply for their visa, students should submit their application three months before their intended travel date to give them the best chance of having their application decided in time. They can apply earlier than three months if they wish, as long as they have all the required information and documents.
Our visa processing times are published on the INZ website and updated monthly: Visa processing times for international students
New fees and levies for visas come into effect from 1 October 2024
Earlier this month, the Government announced that the cost of applying for all visas will increase on 1 October 2024.
Until now, the immigration system has been heavily subsidised by taxpayers.
The new fees have been set at a rate to recover the costs of assessing and processing each visa type and more accurately reflect the total service surrounding the immigration system.
Student visa fees increase from $375 to $750. The post study work visa fee increases from $700 to $1670.
Student visa fees differ depending on where the student applies from so be sure to check the new fees and levies here.
It is also important to note that New Zealand does have agreements with some countries where student visa fees are waived, and these remain. You can find information here.
INZ is receiving questions from the education sector on whether students can apply for visas now at the lower fee, and upload documents later once they are ready.
Applications received before 1 October 2024 will be charged the current fee, however if the applications are not ready for assessment because they are missing documents then this will result in delays or disappointment for the student.
INZ will not be contacting applicants if documents are missing from the application and, if the missing information is key to the assessment, then the applications may be declined.
Please make sure you are advising students to submit their visa application when it is complete and ready for assessment. For more information, please see the student visa information sheets here - Student visa information | Immigration New Zealand
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An opportunity for NZ primary schools to grow their international business!
The programme, which starts on Tuesday 15 October, is a new initiative jointly organised by Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) and Schools International Education Business Association (SIEBA). Hosted by ENZ’s Mary Camp and SIEBA’s Melissa Heyrick, the series of webinars is open to all New Zealand primary schools, from those seeking Code Signatory status, to those starting out, and those looking for support to grow.
The programme will run from Term 4 into early 2025 and every aspect of managing an international programme for primary schools will be covered – with the focus on Years 1 to 6. Participants will meet experts, be guided through services and resources, get connected to others, and get advice to support success.
The webinars will be interactive and engaging, and content will be shaped as the series progresses depending on the needs and requests shared during the sessions. Mary and Melissa are both former teachers and will provide open, jargon-free sessions that build the confidence of the primary school sector to grow international business that benefits both schools and their communities. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion.
Following the first session on Tuesday October 15 at 3.30pm there will be two further sessions in 2024 to help schools prepare for Term One 2025. There will be further webinars held throughout 2025.
Register once for the whole series at https://enz.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrd-6urTkpHtQITM1XtbIoTbEOBfBxqGr1
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Sessions will also be recorded with links shared on Intellilab to enable those that missed out to catch up.
E tipu e rea – grow and thrive!
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Sector support needed for the 2024 International Student Expenditure Survey
Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) will soon be collecting data for the next International Student Expenditure Survey and is seeking sector support to ensure it gains an accurate picture of international students' expenditure while they study in New Zealand.
This survey is important to the future of New Zealand’s international education sector as it enables us to tell the story of the value to New Zealand, to each sector and to each region. It gathers information on international student travel (including visiting friends and family) and spending from a national survey of student expenditure.
The last survey was undertaken in 2018 and over 5000 responses were received. Since then, that data has since been put to multiple uses, including informing the quarterly Statistics NZ Education Trade Services number as well as a range of other student and regional valuations.
ENZ’s Director of Insights, Marie Clark, ran an information session on the upcoming survey last week. The session covered:
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Why the survey is important, including other options we have explored
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An overview of what is being collected.
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The quality assurance processes
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Who’s involved with the work
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An overview of the survey
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The outputs that are proposed
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What’s involved for providers and students
If you missed it, you can watch a recording of the session here.
More information will be sent directly to providers soon with details on how the sector can help share the survey amongst students. The more responses we get, the more accurate the results will be and therefore will provide greater insights for education providers, the regions, and the various subsectors.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to insights@enz.govt.nz.
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Does it matter if New Zealand wasn’t a student’s #1 choice? Join the Insights and Student Experience teams and find out!
In this session, Director of Insights, Marie Clark, Insights Analyst, Dr Tom Vardy, and Student Experience Manager, Ross Crosson, will give an overview of the key findings of the survey and will also exclusively preview our deep dive into the questions on decision making and country choice. Answering the question: Does it matter if New Zealand wasn’t an international student’s first choice?
In the 2024 International Student Experience Survey, students lifted their positive rating of their experience to 86 percent, two percent higher than the previous year. In addition, the number of students who rated their experience as “excellent” lifted eight percent to 41 percent. ENZ’s media release which includes links to the report and data sets can be found on our website - Rise in international students rating New Zealand experience positively.
As many education providers are looking to take advantage of new opportunities, this webinar is an important first chance to identify what additional support for international students may be required for the 2025 academic year.
Click this link to join the session: Student Experience Webinar | Tuesday 24 September 11am to 12pm.
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‘Welcome to New Zealand’ Scholarship applications are open!
Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) is happy to announce that it is now accepting applications for its ‘Welcome to New Zealand’ scholarships. The scholarships include an award of EUR 5,000 and a return flight with Air New Zealand to study with New Zealand and are intended to contribute to tuition fees and school or university-related costs.
Students from France, Italy and Germany are eligible to apply for the scholarships. There is one scholarship available for each of the following categories:
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Tertiary students from France who wish to study at a New Zealand higher education institution for at least one semester.
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Tertiary students from Germany who wish to study at a New Zealand higher education institution for at least one semester.
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High school students from Germany who wish to study at a New Zealand high school for at least two school terms (20 weeks).
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High school students from Italy who wish to study at a New Zealand high school for at least two school terms (20 weeks).
ENZ’s Market Development Manager Europe Adina Stoye said that ENZ was delighted to be able to offer these scholarships to help raise awareness of New Zealand as a study destination.
“Germany, Italy and France are all countries that ENZ is focused on growing in Europe. Through this campaign, potential students can learn that New Zealand is a high-quality study destination for both the quality of our education and the experience international students have when they come here,” said Adina.
“We are also delighted to partner with Air New Zealand to include return flights alongside the scholarship award. Scholarship winners will get a taste of New Zealand’s wonderful hospitality before they even land.,” Adina added.
Education agents and education providers can find social media assets and printable materials to help with promotion of the scholarships on BrandLab.
To find out more about the scholarships, you can visit the webpage here. Our ENZ team in Europe is also available to help with any queries. Adina Stoye and Olga Elli can be reached at europe@enz.govt.nz
Applications close at midnight on 8 February 2025 (CEST). The original deadline of 8 January was extended to allow extra time for students to complete the application process.
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Tune in for more useful insights from the ENZ Insights team!
On Wednesday 4 December, our Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills, Hon Penny Simmonds, released the interim 2024 enrolment figures. These numbers are used to assess the state of the New Zealand international education sector.
ENZ’s Insights team have been going through the numbers and our Director of Insights, Marie Clark, is holding a webinar on Thursday 12th December from 2.30-3.30pm. Tune in as Marie will take you through the data including total enrolment numbers by subsector, highlight emerging trends and will offer advice on how this information can be used in your planning.
Register for this webinar here.
Also coming up over summer....
Join us to hear more about the state of New Zealand’s education brand overseas
Our latest brand health research was conducted in October, and we’re pleased to say that the results are looking good! ENZ will be hosting another webinar on Wednesday 29 January at 10:30am NZT and invites the sector to come and hear about:
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International student considerers’ perceptions of New Zealand as an international education destination
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New Zealand’s competitiveness compared to other key international education destinations
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How perceptions and competitiveness of a New Zealand education has changed over time.
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The drivers and barriers to international study, and study with New Zealand
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How findings are being put into action
You can register for this session here.
Both sessions will be recorded and available, along with the Brand Tracking Report on Intellilab following the webinars.
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Allocation priorities for student visa applications
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has changed the way they allocate international student visa applications from students in New Zealand, so they have more flexibility and can process these applications more efficiently during the summer processing peak.
INZ’s allocation priorities change from time to time to reflect current demands and will be posted on their website. You can view these allocation priorities here.
Tuition fee receipt reminder
When a student is in New Zealand (onshore) and submits an application for a student visa, it is a requirement to provide a tuition fee receipt with the application at the time of submission.
The approval in principle process is not available for students who are in New Zealand. Any onshore application should include evidence a student:
- has paid their tuition fees in full for one year or one programme (whichever is shorter); or
- that they are exempt from paying tuition fees and their education provider has confirmed this.
If the receipt is not provided with the application, then it has an impact on the processing and the application takes longer to be processed. For more information, you can find INZ's Student visa application information sheet for continuing international students here.
International education data
Every year, INZ publish data on the offshore student visa approval rates and application volumes for education agents by market. They also publish the overseas student visa application decision data broken down by country.
Updated data for 2024 has now been published: View this data here
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India insights snapshot
Country dashboard – India
In the year ended December 2024 New Zealand exported $398.02 million of education related travel to India and imported $3.9 million, representing a trade balance of $394.12 million and a total trade value of $401.92 million.
Broad field and level of study for Indian students in New Zealand - 2023
Browse the full country dashboards for India and other markets on this link.
International student enrolments from India
Between January and August 2024, overall international student enrolments from India grew 34% to 10,640 from 7,930 enrolments in the full year period for 2023. Enrolments for universities grew around 64%, private training establishment enrolments grew 36% and Te Pūkenga enrolments from India grew 15% over the same period.
86% of Indian students in New Zealand rate overall experience positively
Indian students are thriving in New Zealand. The New Zealand International Student Experience Survey 2024 reveals that 86% of Indian students rated their overall experience in New Zealand positively.
From high-quality education and a warm, welcoming environment to strong community connections, these insights reflect New Zealand’s continued commitment to delivering a world-class, student-centred experience. -
New Zealand institutions strengthen ties with Latin American education agencies
In April, ENZ supported the Study in New Zealand Agent Seminars – an event series organised by Kiwi EdLink, a New Zealand-based organisation that represents education providers across the country.
New Zealand’s educations offerings for Latin American students were showcased to education agents at the seminars. From English language programmes for children, youth, and adults to short or long-term school studies in New Zealand.
The participating institutions from New Zealand were the Kiwi English Academy, Glendowie College and Onslow College.
ENZ teams in Santiago and São Paulo hosted networking events at the New Zealand Embassy in Chile and the Consulate in Brazil, inviting selected agents aligned with Kiwi EdLink’s strategic goals in the region.
In addition to facilitating these connections, the ENZ team also provided market insights and engaged in conversations about future steps to deepen engagement and opportunities in Latin America’s dynamic education landscape.
Attendees of the Study in New Zealand seminar in Santiago, Chile. This event was hosted at the New Zealand Embassy.
During the event in São Paulo, Director of Kiwi English Academy, Kathryn Herbert, said “This is a moment to reconnect with our Latin American partners so we can better understand how to offer relevant programs to Brazilian students.”
The feedback from sector attendees was positive. Director of International Students at Onslow College, Robynne Bloemstein, said that the institution is very excited to reengage with the Latin American market and welcome students from the region into its student body, which already includes 45 international students.
It was the first visit to Brazil for the Director of International Students at Glendowie College, Rebecca Johnstone. She said “We love Latin American students—we currently have 47 international students in total, including two Chilean students and a new Brazilian student starting in July. They all contribute greatly to the multicultural environment of our school.”
Check out the video report the ENZ team put together with the representatives of New Zealand schools at the São Paulo event.
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Update from Immigration New Zealand
Visa processing update
- From 01 January to 31 March 2025, student visas have been processed in 12 days (two and a half weeks) on average, compared to 24 days (five weeks) for the same period in 2024.
- Currently, international student visas are being decided in 10 days (two weeks) on average.
- The tertiary sector’s mid-year intake is almost upon us, and students need to apply for their visas now.
- Latest visa processing times can be found on the INZ website: Student visa wait times | Immigration New Zealand.
Reminders from Immigration New Zealand
The conditions of a student visa state that the visa holder must attend the programme of study at all times, at the place of study endorsed on the visa (unless there are genuine reasons for absences), and that they must make satisfactory progress in the programme of study.
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) receive a number of applications from students in New Zealand, who have poor attendance and/or progress, without any explanation of why.
If students do have poor attendance or progress, it is recommended that an explanation for this is provided up front with the application to avoid the need for INZ to request further information. This will prevent any delays in processing.
- All terminations of enrolment (ToE) must be submitted to INZ. This can be done through the INZ website: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/assist-migrants-and-students/assist-students/student-enrolment-termination
If you are refunding an international student’s fees, then the ToE form should be filled out, regardless of whether or not the student’s visa has been sighted by the provider.
- From 01 January to 31 March 2025, student visas have been processed in 12 days (two and a half weeks) on average, compared to 24 days (five weeks) for the same period in 2024.
