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Intakes in New Zealand 2024: Timeline, Courses, Universities

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If you are planning to Study in New Zealand, you should gather every piece of information possible on the requirements to Study abroad in general and to study in New Zealand from Nepal in particular. Among all these, one of the primary information you need is regarding the intakes. It is only after you finalise your intake that you can start preparing everything else.

Do you know which are the major intakes in New Zealand? Are you aware of the timelines for intakes in New Zealand universities?

If you wish to gather all possible information about intakes in New Zealand, you are at the right place, as we have included all the information related to the major intakes in New Zealand, including July intakes in New Zealand and January intakes in New Zealand

Intakes Offered in New Zealand

The actual admission dates for all intakes in New Zealand vary every year and according to the program and university as well. There are two major intakes in New Zealand, in July and January. We have tabulated the application deadlines below for your convenience.

Semester 

Session 

Admission Intake Deadline

Semester 1

February to June

January/February

Semester 2

July to November

July 

Rolling Intakes

Anytime during the year

No deadlines

Timeline for New Zealand July 2024 Intake

If you are planning for the July intakes in New Zealand, it is essential that you know about the timeline in detail so that you can plan and arrange everything accordingly. We have tabulated the timeline for July intakes in New Zealand below.

Timeline 

Activities for July 2024 Intake

August - December 2023

Choose your preferred course and university

December - February 2024

Attempt the necessary tests like IELTS/TOEFL/PTE and GRE/GMAT

February - March 2024

Start preparing SOPs and LORs and apply to universities

March - April 2024

You will receive the Letter of Acceptance from universities and can prepare for the interview

April - June 2024

Start applying for education loans and a student visa

June - July 2024

Book air tickets and fly to New Zealand

Steps to Study in New Zealand for July 2024 Intake

We have given a few steps below which you can follow in order to apply for the July intakes in New Zealand. You can use it for your reference.

  1. Start your research and decide on your preferred course and university.
  2. Attempt the required tests like IELTS/TOEFL/PTE andGRE/GMAT.
  3. Start applying to universities.
  4. Get your Acceptance Letter.
  5. Apply for your student visa and education loan.
  6. Book your tickets and fly to New Zealand.

Popular New Zealand Institutes that Offer July Intake 2024

 If you are planning to study in New Zealand for the July intake, it would be helpful if you get a list of the top universities that offer admission with the July intake. As such, we have tabulated them below.

Name of University

QS Ranking 2024

University of Otago

206

Lincoln University

362

Eastern Institute of Technology

University of Auckland

68

University of Canterbury

256

Auckland Institute of Technology

407

Unitec Institute of Technology

Timeline for New Zealand January 2024 Intake

If you are aiming for the January intakes in New Zealand, it would be useful for you to get the timeline for it. As such, we have tabulated the same below.

Timeline 

Activities for January 2024 Intake

April - May 2023

Choose your preferred course and university

June - August 2023

Attempt the necessary tests like IELTS/TOEFL/PTE and GRE/GMAT

August - September 2023

Prepare SOPs and LORs and apply to universities

October - November 2023

Get the Acceptance Letter and attend the interview

November - December 2023

Apply for education loans, scholarships and student visa

December 2023 - January 2024

Book tickets and fly to New Zealand

Steps to Study in New Zealand for January 2024 Intake

We have outlined below the steps you can follow to apply for January intakes in New Zealand. You can keep a note of them and start the procedure.

  1. Shortlist the universities and courses you wish to study.
  2. Take the necessary tests required to study abroad, like IELTS/TOEFL/PTE and GRE/GMAT.
  3. Start applying to colleges and universities after preparing Letters Of Recommendation (LORs) and Statement Of Purpose (SOP).
  4. After you receive the Letter of Acceptance, you can attend the interview.
  5. Apply for the student visa, scholarships, and education loans.
  6. Book your air tickets and fly to New Zealand.

Popular New Zealand Institutes that Offer January Intake 2024

 There are several top universities that offer admission in the January intake. We thought it would be helpful for you to get a list of them. As such, we have tabulated a few prominent universities below.

Name of University

QS Ranking 2024

University of Otago

250

Auckland University of Technology

407

Massey University

239

University of Auckland

68

Lincoln University

362

University of Waikato

250

 

Other Intakes

Apart from the July and January intakes in New Zealand, the country offers other intakes as well. With the January and July intakes, you can apply for various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral programs at most of the universities in New Zealand. Apart from these, there are other intakes in March, April, and May, though they are for limited courses, which may be short-term or vocational. 

Document Checklist for Intakes in New Zealand

When you apply for intakes in New Zealand, you will be expected to upload a few documents. You will additionally need to submit hard copies of them when you get your admission and move to the university. We have given a document checklist below to help you get an idea. It is also a good idea to visit the official websites of the universities to get updated information.

  1. Completed application form.
  2. English proficiency test scorecard.
  3. Passport-size photographs.
  4. Subject-specific test scorecards, like the GRE and GMAT.
  5. Letter of Acceptance from a recognised university in New Zealand.
  6. Statement Of Purpose (SOP).
  7. Letter Of Recommendation (LOR).
  8. Academic essay.
  9. Updated CV/Resume.

Visa Requirements for Study in New Zealand for International Students

One of the first documents you need to obtain if you wish to study in New Zealand is a student visa. As such, we have gathered a list of the documents you need to have handy when you apply for a New Zealand student visa. You may also refer to the official website to get detailed information.

  1. All academic documents.
  2. GRE/GMAT test scorecard.
  3. A valid passport.
  4. Proof of sufficient funds in the home country.
  5. Certificates of extracurricular activities.
  6. English proficiency test scorecards.
  7. Statement Of Purpose (SOP).
  8. Letter Of Recommendation (LOR).
  9. Updated CV/Resume.

Scholarships to Study in New Zealand 2024

When you study in New Zealand, you will observe that there are several scholarships offered by the government, universities and private institutions, which will have varying eligibility criteria and award values. We have listed a few popular Scholarships in New Zealand for the Nepali Students. You can apply to them from the respective official websites.

  • New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarships
  • University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship
  • RHT Bates Postgraduate Scholarship
  • Surfshark Privacy and Security Scholarship
  • ADB Scholarships at the University of Auckland
  • University of Otago Scholarships

We hope that you have gathered all the necessary information related to the major intakes in New Zealand, including the application deadlines and top universities. You should always remember that it is advisable to apply early and plan ahead.   

If you have any questions or doubts, you can contact AECC. You can also read our blogs to get information about everything related to studying abroad.

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