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New Zealand (or Aotearoa, the Maori name for New Zealand) situated south-east of Australia in the South Pacific Ocean, is famous mainly for two reasons – amazing scenery and quality education. It is a wonderful place for tourism, and also a superb destination for study.Some schools in New Zealand are Kura Kaupapa Maori in which the principal language of instruction is Maori and education is based on Maori culture and values. Most Kura Kaupapa Maori caters for students from Years 1 to 8, and a few (Wharekura) cater for students up to Year 13.There are many options for children of pre-school age, and the country has an excellent government funded education system that is free until the age of 19. A wide variety of universities and institutes of technology provide many choices for tertiary level study.

Established in the year 1897, the Victoria University of Wellington got its name after Queen Victoria. This very old university comprises 8 faculty divisions, namely education, science, law, architecture and designs, graduate research, commerce and administration, engineering, humanities and social sciences. Among them, the architecture and designs has established its uniqueness by becoming the foremost center in New Zealand.Analytical chemistry, architecture, farm management, construction management, physiology, civil engineering, nursing, trade courses, IT, teaching, horticulture, viticulture, oenology, social work, health science, cookery and graphic design are some subjects coming under this category.

A study in New Zealand can be fruitful in terms of a number of student scholarships too. However, you have to apply for these scholarships much earlier due to their limited places. International students can avail a maximum of 28 scholarships every year.University of Otago was established in 1869 and offers any course that you can imagine. Such is the variety it provides. The various departments include the School of Business Departments, Division of Health Sciences and Departments, Division of Human Departments and Division of Science Department. You need to have good academic background and proficiency in English for admission.