23/07/2024
5 Reasons Why Investing in a Master's Degree in New Zealand is Valuable:
1. Work rights while studying:
- Students can work up to 20 hours per week during the academic term or full-time during scheduled breaks or holidays.
- Full-time work rights are granted for students enrolled in a Master's by research course.
2. Support for your Partner's Work Visa:
- This visa allows the holder to work full-time for any employer in almost any job in New Zealand.
3. Support for your dependent children on a Domestic Student Visa:
- Children aged 5-17 can access subsidized or nearly free tuition fees.
- Children aged 3-5 can receive 20 hours of free early childhood education.
4. Post-study work rights:
- Graduates with a level 9 qualification in New Zealand may be eligible to apply for a 3-year post-study work visa, granting the holder the right to work for any employer in New Zealand.
5. Long-term migration goals:
- By working in a skilled job at the median wage for at least 1 year in New Zealand, individuals can earn 5 points towards the Skilled Migrant Category resident visa pathway. This pathway may lead to residency in New Zealand, subject to meeting additional requirements set by Immigration New Zealand (INZ).