New Zealand - Education and TrainingNew Zealand - Education and Training
UNESCO Student Mobility Number
New Zealand has 5,580 students studying abroad according to UNESCO
CIA World Factbook
32.78% of New Zealand’s population is under 24 years
Overview
The United States is the second most popular study destination for New Zealand students, after Australia. During the 2017/18 academic year, 1,785 New Zealand students chose to study in the United States – an increase of 34% over the past five years. Most of this increase is attributed to students pursuing undergraduate degrees and Optional Practical Training studies related to their academic field after their degree studies.
Although California, New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Hawaii are currently the most popular states for study, New Zealand students study in all 50 U.S. states and at more than 450 institutions.
Sub-Sectors
The opportunity to play sport on campus is a key driver for undergraduate students. New Zealand is a top-10 sending country for student athletes to the U.S. and sends the second most student athletes to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) per capita. More than 200 New Zealanders studying in the U.S. are NCAA Division I and II athletes. The top sports for New Zealand student athletes are soccer basketball, rowing, swimming and tennis.
Graduate students are attracted to studying in the U.S. to pursue law, business management and advanced science degrees.
Opportunities
EducationUSA, a Department of State network located in more than 170 countries has two offices in New Zealand. They are located the U.S. Consulate General, Auckland, and the U.S. Embassy Wellington.
EducationUSA New Zealand annually hosts a University Expo linking prospective students to public and private universities across the USA. Over 40 U.S. universities have sent admissions representatives and another 50 universities are represented by local alumni to the University Expo. In addition, the University Expo includes information sessions on the admissions process, financial aid, and sports scholarships.
EducationUSA New Zealand suggests it is important to engage early with EducationUSA offices and be aware of school holidays/examination periods. The best times to reach New Zealand students and counselors are March-August. Many schools host careers nights June-August. EducationUSA can assist with the promotion of webinars but due to challenging time zones it is recommended that these sessions are pre-recorded.
Fulbright New Zealand, affiliated with the U.S. Student Fulbright Exchange Program offers a range of exchange awards to New Zealand students wishing to study, research, teach or present their work in the United States.
New Zealand students are regular users of Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat, while schools and counselors mainly use Facebook and email for their communications.
Events
EducationUSA New Zealand University Expo: https://www.facebook.com/events/291457641696206/
EducationUSA New Zealand IC3 Regional Forum: https://www.facebook.com/events/239925373365081/
Resources
Janet Coulthart
Commercial Specialist
Wellington, New Zealand
Janet.Coulthart@trade.gov
64 4 462-6002
Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.
New Zealand has 5,580 students studying abroad according to UNESCO
CIA World Factbook
32.78% of New Zealand’s population is under 24 years
Overview
The United States is the second most popular study destination for New Zealand students, after Australia. During the 2017/18 academic year, 1,785 New Zealand students chose to study in the United States – an increase of 34% over the past five years. Most of this increase is attributed to students pursuing undergraduate degrees and Optional Practical Training studies related to their academic field after their degree studies.
Although California, New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Hawaii are currently the most popular states for study, New Zealand students study in all 50 U.S. states and at more than 450 institutions.
Sub-Sectors
The opportunity to play sport on campus is a key driver for undergraduate students. New Zealand is a top-10 sending country for student athletes to the U.S. and sends the second most student athletes to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) per capita. More than 200 New Zealanders studying in the U.S. are NCAA Division I and II athletes. The top sports for New Zealand student athletes are soccer basketball, rowing, swimming and tennis.
Graduate students are attracted to studying in the U.S. to pursue law, business management and advanced science degrees.
Opportunities
EducationUSA, a Department of State network located in more than 170 countries has two offices in New Zealand. They are located the U.S. Consulate General, Auckland, and the U.S. Embassy Wellington.
EducationUSA New Zealand annually hosts a University Expo linking prospective students to public and private universities across the USA. Over 40 U.S. universities have sent admissions representatives and another 50 universities are represented by local alumni to the University Expo. In addition, the University Expo includes information sessions on the admissions process, financial aid, and sports scholarships.
EducationUSA New Zealand suggests it is important to engage early with EducationUSA offices and be aware of school holidays/examination periods. The best times to reach New Zealand students and counselors are March-August. Many schools host careers nights June-August. EducationUSA can assist with the promotion of webinars but due to challenging time zones it is recommended that these sessions are pre-recorded.
Fulbright New Zealand, affiliated with the U.S. Student Fulbright Exchange Program offers a range of exchange awards to New Zealand students wishing to study, research, teach or present their work in the United States.
New Zealand students are regular users of Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat, while schools and counselors mainly use Facebook and email for their communications.
Events
EducationUSA New Zealand University Expo: https://www.facebook.com/events/291457641696206/
EducationUSA New Zealand IC3 Regional Forum: https://www.facebook.com/events/239925373365081/
Resources
- Institute of International Education: www.iie.org/Research-and-Insights/Open-Doors/Data/International-Students/Places-of-Origin
- EducationUSA centers in New Zealand: https://nz.usembassy.gov/education-culture/us-educational-advising/
- New Zealand Qualifications Authority: www.nzqa.govt.nz
Janet Coulthart
Commercial Specialist
Wellington, New Zealand
Janet.Coulthart@trade.gov
64 4 462-6002
Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.