Typically, a bachelor's degree will take three years, and a further year of study will lead to an Honours degree. Not every degree follows this 3+1 pattern: there are some four year degrees (which may or may not be awarded with Honours), and some specialist bachelor's degrees which take longer to complete. Typically, Honours may be awarded with first class, upper second class, lower second class or third class, but this can vary from degree to degree. A bachelor's degree may be followed by a Master's degree. A candidate who does not hold an Honours degree may be awarded a Master's degree with honours: such a degree usually involves two years study, compared to one year for a Master's degree for a candidate who does have an Honours degree. A candidate who has either a Master's degree or a bachelor's degree with Honours may proceed to a doctoral degree. Entry to most universities is 'open', that is to say that one only needs to meet the minimum requirements in the school-leaving examinations (be it NCEA or Bursary).
A greater number of courses at New Zealand universities now have selective admissions, with the University of Auckland offering a large number of selective-entry courses. Mature students usually do not need to meet the academic criteria demanded of students who enter directly from secondary school. Domestic students will pay fees subsidised by the Government, and the student-paid portion of the fee can be loaned from the Government under the Government's Student Loan Scheme. Weekly stipends can be drawn from the loan for living expenses, or the student can apply for a needs-based (on assessment of parental income) 'Student Allowance', which does not need to be paid back. 'Bonded Merit Scholarships' are also provided by the Government to cover the student-paid portion of fees, however, receipt of the Scholarship requires the recipient to stay in New Zealand for a certain time after graduation (Cancelled as of 2009). The New Zealand Scholarship and the New Zealand University Bursary are awarded to school leavers by a competitive examination and also provide financial support to school-leavers pursuing a university degree but do not entail any requirement to stay in the country after they finish university. International students pay full (non-subsidised) fees and are not eligible for Government financial assistance.
Eduniversal in New Zealand: 8 schools
Schools with 5 Palmes 2
Schools with 4 Palmes 3
Schools with 3 Palmes 2
Schools with 2 Palmes 1
Schools with 1 Palme 0
Useful Sites for Studying in New Zealand
Study in New Zealand: http://www.studyingnewzealand.com/
New Zealand Tourism Guide: http://www.tourism.net.nz/
New Zealand Tourism: http://www.newzealand.com/travel/home/the-official-tnz-site-for-destination-nz.cfm
Scholarships for Studying in New Zealand
Study in New Zealand: http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/country/new-zealand.html
