Changes to New Zealand's Post Study Work Visa: A Guide for Indian Student
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The New Zealand government introduced changes to the rules of Post Study Work Visa (PSWV). This will attract international students who want to study and work abroad. The duration of NZ PSW visa is up to 3 years, depending on what qualification you studied.
The New Zealand government announced significant changes to Post Study Work Visa rules. The objective is to attract international students and offer them more job opportunities. Every year, many students from across the world enrol in courses at New Zealand universities.
According to the new rules, students who pursue a 30-week postgraduate diploma (PGDip) and immediately progress to a Master’s degree in New Zealand are now eligible for a PSW visa. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) made other announcements related to this change that are important for students. In this article, we have covered point-by-point changes to New Zealand’s Post Study Work Visa.
- NZ Post Study Work Visa
- Recent Changes New Zealand Post Study Work Visa
- New Zealand as Study Destination
- Cost of Studying PGDip in New Zealand
NZ Post Study Work Visa
NZ PSW visa or Post Study Work Visa is a type of visa approved by Immigration New Zealand. This allows international students to stay and work in New Zealand after completing their studies in educational institutes in NZ. The duration of NZ PSW visa is up to 3 years, depending on what qualification you studied.
To get a Post Study Work Visa in New Zealand, there are some eligibility criteria decided. No students will get this without fulfilling the criteria. Let us understand it better:
- Educational Qualification: You have studied a degree level 7 or above qualification.
- Course Duration: At least 30 weeks in New Zealand.
Other than these criteria, there is a long list of conditions which you can easily check on the official website of Immigration New Zealand.
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Recent Changes New Zealand Post Study Work Visa
In November 2024, Immigration New Zealand made several changes in the rules of the PSW visa and the list of qualifications eligible for a Post Study Work Visa. We have listed every change below, so you understand technical information in easy language;
According to Immigration New Zealand “Students who studied a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in NZ for 30 weeks and immediately progressed to a Master’s degree, but were not enrolled in the Master for 30 weeks, are now eligible to apply for a Post Study Work visa (PSWV) based on their PGDip enrolment. This will give students more flexibility in their course of study and ensure they can remain eligible to work following their qualification.”
For Example: If an Indian student is currently enrolled in any PGDip program offered by any university in NZ) for 30 weeks. After completing this course, you have to get admission in a Master’s course to be eligible to apply for a Post Study Work visa (PSWV).
Changes in the List of Qualifications Eligible for a PSW Visa
- If you are qualified to be a teacher at a secondary school in NZ, there is no need for a Bachelor’s degree specializing in Science, Mathematics, Technology or Pacific Languages.
- If you complete a Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) in New Zealand, specializing in Mechanical Engineering, you are now eligible to apply for a Post Study Work Visa (PSWV).
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New Zealand as Study Destination
Such changes will attract the attention of those students who are planning to study and work abroad. New Zealand will become a more attractive study destination.
Recently, Canada has announced several changes in Canadian Study permits which will directly affect Indian students. Such students are looking for an Ideal study destination beyond Canada. They may consider New Zealand as their dream study destination.
Cost of Studying PGDip in New Zealand
As mentioned earlier, 30 weeks of PGDip is an important part of eligibility to get a New Zealand Post Study Work Permit. You must understand the overall cost of studying in NZ for this course.
On average, you need a budget between NZD 25,000 to NZD 40,000 for pursuing PG Diploma courses in New Zealand. This fee range covers the overall cost of completing a one-year PGDip in NZ. Other than this, you need to keep a budget to cover the cost of living in New Zealand. An Indian student needs INR 84,998 (1,715.4NZD) per month to cover the living expenses in NZ excluding house rent.
Feel free to mention any query in the comment section and we will be happy to answer your question. For help with university applications, students seeking to study abroad can contact our Shiksha Study Abroad Counsellors.
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Students are required to fullfil all the requirements and the condition of the course. selected students will receive an offer letter via email and asked to meet the condition if available on the offer letter
After completing all the mandatory requirements, students are requird to accept their offer on MyLinc and they will receive the details to complete the enrollment at the university.
Both Manukau Institute of Technology and Ara Institute Of Canterbury are among the popular universities to study Diploma in Hospitality in New Zealand. We have compared them in the below table in terms of their tuition fees for Graduate Diploma in hospitality and ranking:
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As per the above table, both universities offer the hospitality programme at same rate. Hence, its on you in which institute you would like to apply.
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According to the Immigration New Zealand, the duration of Post Study Work Visa is up to 3 years. It totally depends on the course you are enrolled in.
To stay longer in NZ, make sure you pursue a course which is one of the demanding programmes (Level 7) and develope required skills related to the desired job.