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New Zealand: Fast emerging as a happening education destination

Star Campus Desk

THE UK, the USA and Canada are no more the only dream destinations for students of Bangladesh aspiring to study abroad. New Zealand is fast emerging as a happening destination for higher studies amongst international students in Bangladesh. The ever rising number of international students testifies the popularity of the land of Kiwis as the new choice for higher education.

“New Zealand has an international reputation as a provider of quality education.” says Mr Amal C Dhar, the Managing Director of Global Study, one of the most reputed and trusted overseas education consultants of Bangladesh. New Zealand offers a safe learning environment with excellent study opportunities and support services for international students. Courses are available for academic, professional and vocational studies at universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, secondary schools and private training establishments.

Various advantages for the international students have made New Zealand a popular education destination over a period of time. New Zealand is a unique country to study and gain a qualification. One will find the journey to the home of silver ferns worthy as the training available here simply can't be found anywhere else in the world. Living and tuition costs are cheaper in New Zealand compared to many of the popular education destinations. Travel to New Zealand is easy, with direct flights from most of the major cities. New Zealanders are famous for their friendliness, hospitality and warmth to overseas visitors, and enjoy meeting people from other cultures.

The quality of a New Zealand tertiary education is well recognised internationally. Many New Zealand graduates go on to postgraduate study in other countries, prior to taking up careers overseas or in New Zealand. A great variety of recreational and cultural experiences are available in a country renowned for its natural rugged beauty, yet without any dangerous animals. Of course, there are many sports activities: schools, universities and colleges offer excellent sport facilities for students who want to play tennis, squash, cricket, basketball, soccer, netball, softball or rugby. Many of these activities and sports are within walking distance from student campuses.

It is common for students to work in New Zealand while studying. They work in New Zealand on the basis of a student visa and there are various employment opportunities to choose from. Many colleges and universities in New Zealand offer a student employment service which assists in job search. Choosing a work or study destination abroad that offers work opportunities has become a main deciding factor for many students. Students are looking for works to support their studies or to gain valuable international work experience, which will assist them to get a job when they return home. Many of the international students prefer to settle in New Zealand after completing their studies.

Global Study could be contacted for more information, free student counselling, sending applications and visa assistance. They have branches in Dhaka Sheraton Hotel (+88 02 9357909, 8330158) and Chittagong (+88 01822220145).

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