Whichever stage you're starting from, there's a clear route into New Zealand's university system. Here's what each level involves.
A bridging year for students who don't yet meet direct entry requirements for a Bachelor's degree, covering academic English and core subjects.
Practical, industry-aligned qualifications in fields like business, IT, and hospitality, often used as a pathway into the second year of a related degree.
The standard undergraduate route, with majors across business, engineering, sciences, arts, and health. Some professional degrees (law, medicine) run longer.
Research or coursework-based postgraduate study, often required for advanced professional roles or as a step toward a PhD.
Full-time research degree, and one of the few postgraduate routes where international students pay domestic tuition rates at NZ universities.