More than 59.000 international students will come to New Zealand in 2023, an increase of 43% compared to the previous year, but not yet recovered compared to before the Covid-19 pandemic.
The data was announced by New Zealand Minister of Education and Skills Perry Simmonds on March 20.
The number of international students increased in all majors, most strongly at English schools. In terms of number, the largest number are Chinese students, accounting for 36% of the total number of international students. In second place are India and Japan, together accounting for 10%. Next are students from Korea and Thailand, both accounting for about 4-5%.
Regarding education level, more than 27.000 people pursue bachelor's degree programs or higher. Popular majors with international students are Management and Commerce, Social Culture, Natural Sciences and Information Technology.
"International students find New Zealand an attractive educational destination," said Ms. Perry Simmonds.
Despite growth, the number of international students coming to New Zealand has not recovered from pre-Covid-19 levels. In the period 2014-2019, each year this country welcomed more than 100.000 international students, earning 1,1-1,2 billion NZD in tuition fees (more than 716 million USD). From 2021 until now, the number has decreased by about half.
Student at Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand, February 2. Image: TUE
Experts say that New Zealand can benefit in the context of many countries such as Australia, England, and Canada tightening visas for international students.
New Zealand has eight universities, one Technical Institute and Polytechnic, and 400 private colleges (PTE). According to the 2024 QS university rankings, the University of Auckland is the number 1 school in New Zealand, ranked 68th in the world.
IDP education organization said the average tuition fee for international students here is about 20.000-25.000 NZD (350 million VND), living expenses are 13.000-16.000 NZD per year. Housing 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.
Hoang Mi (According to The Pie, Stats NZ)
