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Kiwi-China joint institute opens in Hangzhou
The institute opened last month after being formally approved by China’s Ministry of Education in late 2016.
Its first intake has 230 students, with the University of Waikato expecting to have 1,000 students enrolled by 2021.
Students will be offered degrees in finance, computer graphic design and design media, taught by academics from both the University of Waikato and the Zhejiang University City College (ZUCC).
The institute will also welcome exchange students from the university’s Hamilton and Tauranga campuses.
The nearly 9,000m2 purpose-built facility is designed with New Zealand design principles, teaching approaches and standards in mind.
University of Waikato, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alister Jones said the development of the joint institute was the result of the university’s work and investment in China for more than 15 years.
“The University of Waikato is the first New Zealand university to receive this kind of approval.
“Over the years, the relationship between ZUCC and the University of Waikato has evolved from student programmes, staff training and a dual degree, to the establishment of this joint institute.”
The institute has set the foundation for an exciting future for the university’s programmes in China, Professor Jones said.
“It reflects the hard work that staff in Hamilton and Hangzhou have carried out to get us to this important stage.
“The joint institute uses digital learning technologies and classroom and building design that encourages social interaction.
“We also offer our students in China a uniquely New Zealand education experience, which comes from our commitment to Māori language and culture, and the distinct cultural and historical perspective that it brings,” he said.
Several new students were also awarded scholarships to programmes at the joint institute.
ENZ’s Regional Director for North Asia, Adele Bryant said it was wonderful to see high-quality students join the programmes at the institute.
“ENZ has worked with the university since 2014 to support the development of the joint institute, so it’s fantastic to see that this investment has been worthwhile.”
“The programmes on offer respond to the students’ desire for a global degree that embraces both Kiwi and Chinese cultures, and gives them a truly international qualification.”
The University of Waikato is now looking to extend its partnership with ZUCC, and work with businesses in Hangzhou and other regions to develop internship opportunities for students.
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A flurry of international education events in Europe
September is often a busy time in the world of international education in Europe. To make the most of the time when students are gathering information to support their study-abroad decision-making, the Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) European-based team were making their presence felt at various events to support the school and tertiary subsectors grow their European connections and relationships.
This year’s 34th European Association for International Education Conference (EAIE) was held in Toulouse, France and saw a record number of 7,300 delegates from all around the world attend. The New Zealand pavilion had a strong presence with seven of our universities joining the ENZ booth.
Networking in action at the New Zealand pavilion at EAIE 2024 in Toulouse, France.
ENZ’s Associate Director of Engagement in Europe, Olga Elli, said that these conferences are a fantastic opportunity to showcase New Zealand’s expertise and offerings on a global stage.
“These conferences are a place where relationships are started and nurtured. They result in meaningful partnerships, exchanges and projects for the New Zealand international higher education sector.
“They are also an opportunity to showcase the manaakitanga that New Zealand is famous for. We hosted a get-together at the New Zealand pavilion providing New Zealand wine and French cheese, the perfect match to share with our trusted partners in Europe.,” said Olga.
The New Zealand Pavilion at EAIE 2024 plays host to guests with New Zealand wine and French cheese.
While in France, Olga also attended the student recruitment fair, Elevate, in Paris. This was organised by Study Experience, a Paris-based agency. With nearly 800 French students studying across all sectors in 2023, France is the second largest European country sending students to New Zealand. This trend looks set to continue with plenty of interest in the New Zealand stand at the fair, particularly for students looking for full-degree study programmes.
ENZ’s Associate Director of Engagement, Olga Elli, on the New Zealand Stand at the Elevate student recruitment fair in Paris.
After Germany, Italy represents the second largest source of high school students from Europe and in 2023, New Zealand welcomed 227 Italian high school students to our shores. Growing this market and supporting agents to promote New Zealand is therefore a priority for ENZ.
To support this growth, several New Zealand high school representatives and Italian agents were given the opportunity to meet at the New Zealand Embassy in Rome in September. This was a chance to come together, connect and identify opportunities to work together going forward.
New Zealand high school representatives and Italian education agents come together at the New Zealand Embassy in Rome.
The event was initiated by Terry Kraettli, Director International of Epsom Grammar School, with support from ENZ and the New Zealand Ambassador to Italy, Jackie Frizelle.
ENZ’s Market Development Manager for Europe, Adina Stoye (right) with New Zealand Ambassador to Italy, Jackie Frizelle (left) and Terry Kraettli, Director International of Epsom Girls Grammar School (centre).
ENZ’s Market Development Manager Europe, Adina Stoye, said that it was encouraging to see such a strong interest in New Zealand high schools.
“ENZ will be supporting several more initiatives in the coming months to build on this momentum and further grow the Italian market,” added Adina.
If you have any questions about these markets, please contact Adina or Olga – europe@enz.govt.nz
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Review of ENZ Recognised Agency (ENZRA) programme
“Education agencies play a valuable role in promoting a New Zealand education experience to prospective students and supporting them to study here,” says Geneviève Rousseau Cung, Education Agents Manager at Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ).
“We need to make sure that the ENZRA programme does the best possible job of supporting our international education sector as it rebuilds.”
ENZ commissioned an external consultancy firm to undertake the three-month project, which started in August. Research is underway and includes targeted consultation with representatives of all key stakeholders including agents, industry, and government agencies.
The consultancy will provide recommendations on our agent engagement strategy, with a particular focus on the ENZRA programme and the agent training programme moving forward. More information on any changes arising from the review will be shared with the sector by early 2023.
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Studyinnewzealand.com translated
Insights gained from search analytics, student visa and enrolment data as well as interviews with students, has enabled us to serve relevant and compelling content to our audiences from these countries in their local language.
The new content, along with a rigorous website testing programme to make it as easy as possible for prospective students to connect to institutions and agents, has helped lift the referral rate to institutions by as much as 170 percent in some sectors.
Country sites – a landing page and relevant sector pages, used for our Always On campaign activity which provides a base level of digital marketing in selected countries.
Language home pages – a home page with a link to the global English language site
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Upcoming ENZ webinars
Viet Nam school sector webinar
At this webinar, industry professionals in the school sector will learn about ENZ’s approach to the Viet Nam market, and how they can partner with ENZ.
Who should attend?
New Zealand-based marketing/international managers at secondary schools.
Session details:
2:30pm NZT, Wednesday 27 November
Vietnamese agent webinar
As part of ENZ’s commitment to raising the awareness of New Zealand among education agencies, ENZ has launched a webinar series to improve the profile, and understanding, of the benefits of a New Zealand education.
Who should attend?
Vietnamese education agencies and counsellors who currently share information about studying in New Zealand, or would like to.
Content:
The webinar will provide updates on:
- ENZ activity
- Study options
- Scholarships
- Employment and career pathway opportunities in New Zealand
Speakers will include New Zealand sector representatives, as well as ENZ and Immigration New Zealand staff.
Session details:
4pm NZT/10am Viet Nam time, Thursday 28 November
Please note: Registration for these webinars are for education agents only; ENZ is running a separate series of webinars for New Zealand education institutions.
US industry webinar
Registration is now open for an ENZ market intelligence webinar for the US. It will offer local market updates and insights and share ENZ’s outlook for the first half of 2020.
Who should attend?
International directors and marketing/international managers at tertiary level.
Content:
The in-market team will cover:
- Partnerships for reach: Learn more about ENZ’s strategic partnerships in the US
- Market engagement opportunities: In-market events Jan-June 2020
- Study Abroad scholarships
- Additional topics proposed by the sector
Session details:
You must register in advance to attend the webinar. If you have questions or topics you’d like to hear covered in the Industry Webinar, please email northamerica@enz.govt.nz with your suggestions by Friday 6 December.
11am NZT, Tuesday 10 December
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Around the world in five
GLOBAL
As competition intensifies, the MBA market moves East
A recent Chartered Association of Business Schools report from the UK points to the rise of Asian business education, with an increasing number of Asian business schools being named in global MBA rankings.
THAILAND
Cabinet approval for a new Ministry of Higher Education and Innovation
The Thai government has approved the establishment of a new Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation to support its strategic goals to drive innovation in key industries and human resource development.
IRELAND
International education quality bill moves forward
The Irish government has approved publication of an international education quality bill, that will introduce an International Education Mark for approved providers amid a new regulatory framework.
CHINA
Online education market will exceed US$103 billion by 2025
A UBS Securities report predicts that K12 online education will become an important force in the market for extracurricular tutoring, exceeding US$103.4 billion by 2025.
MIDDLE EAST
Jordan aims to further build its international enrolment
Jordan is emerging as an increasingly important study destination in the Middle East with international student numbers roughly doubling since 2011 and the government setting a target to attract 70,000 international students by 2020.
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Around the world in five
Global
The focus in major study destinations is now turning to diversification, and with good reason: roughly 60% of all international students in the US come from only four countries, with China as lead supplier. The same pattern plays out in the UK, Canada and Australia – and here in New Zealand. Here are five emerging markets to watch.
USA
Colleges and universities are grappling with the implications of President Trump’s executive order barring people from seven mostly-Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States. Several schools have told students and scholars affected by the ban to refrain from traveling outside the US because of worries they may not be allowed to re-enter.
Japan
There have been signs of strengthening demand for study abroad among Japanese students. Expanded funding support for study abroad from the Japanese government is expected to further stimulate student mobility, perhaps even doubling outbound numbers by 2020. In this video, Hiromi Shimamura, president of EduAbroad, shares four important tips for recruiters approaching the Japanese market.
Australia
Private lender Commonwealth Bank Indonesia has launched an AusStudent Package to provide financial services for Indonesian students pursuing their education in Australia. Through this package, students can open an account with the bank’s Australian division prior to their arrival in the country, easing financial transactions for students in Australia and their parents in Indonesia.
China
Chinese students account for the biggest portion of overseas students globally, yet frequent visa policy adjustments and mounting admission difficulties are expected to affect their numbers in 2017. Another trend projection for 2017 is the growing numbers of younger students heading abroad to English-speaking countries.
