All New Zealand public universities launch special policies for Vietnamese applicants

On May 27, Education New Zealand (ENZ) announced a series of special support policies from all eight New Zealand public universities for Vietnamese students.

All 8 New Zealand universities are in the top 2% of the best universities in the world , with research investment of up to 1.4 billion NZD/year - Photo: WAIKATO UNIVERSITY

New Zealand's special support policies are for candidates under Project 89 of the Ministry of Education and Training .

The eight universities include the University of Auckland, University of Otago, Victoria University of Wellington, University of Canterbury, University of Waikato, Massey University, Lincoln University and Auckland University of Technology. These universities are all in the top 2% of universities in the world.

According to the announcement, in addition to the commitment to accepting candidates, the schools also implement many practical policies to support academics, life and research specifically for Vietnamese lecturers and educational administrators studying for master's and doctoral degrees.

Education New Zealand (ENZ) informs that New Zealand has the lowest tuition and living expenses among English-speaking countries.

The average cost of doctoral training is only from 3,600 to 6,000 USD/year, or about 24,000 USD for the entire 4 years of study - lower than the support level in Project 89 (25,000 USD/year).

The prescribed living expenses of 12,000 USD/year are also completely consistent with the current support level in Vietnam.

In particular, postgraduate students are allowed to bring their spouses and children, can work full-time during their studies and enjoy many support services such as insurance, health care, airport pick-up, psychological counseling and career guidance...

Mr. Ben Burrowes, ENZ's Asia Regional Director, affirmed that investing in Vietnamese lecturers and scientists not only helps develop individual capacity but also creates bridges of sustainable cooperation between the two countries in the fields of education and research.

Project 89 is the abbreviation of "Project to improve the capacity of lecturers and managers of higher education institutions to meet the requirements of fundamental and comprehensive innovation in education and training in the 2019 - 2030 period", approved under Decision No. 89/QD-TTg.

To date, hundreds of candidates have been sent to study and research in developed countries.

How specifically does New Zealand University support?

The University of Otago offers domestic tuition support for PhD students, unlimited working hours and open work visas for spouses and children. It also has a network of personal mentors, comprehensive health and career development services.

The University of Auckland offers research grants ranging from NZ$1,200 to NZ$2,900 per year, along with a range of premium courses and research capacity building services throughout your studies.

Victoria University of Wellington stands out with its no-mentor-request policy before applying, dedicated research support, career development, health advice and 24/7 international services.

Massey University offers free immigration advice, cultural, academic and personal support through the Scholars for Massey program, as well as flexible tuition payment plans that align with scholarship progress.

The University of Waikato offers dedicated work spaces, laptop computers, academic networking and community events, airport pick-up and cultural integration support for international students.

Lincoln University offers a free 12-week English course for IELTS 6.0 scorers and runs a number of interdisciplinary projects across 17 research centres. The school also has a dedicated academic advising and research progress monitoring system for Project 89 students.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/toan-bo-dai-hoc-cong-lap-new-zealand-cung-tung-chinh-sach-dac-biet-cho-ung-vien-viet-20250527172258986.htm