6th March 2026 International Students / OpinionNZ is trying to rebuild its international student market, an important source of visitors, but success will come with challenges.
28th October 2025 Education / International StudentsUniversities and Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti will be in Beijing this week to promote New Zealand’s education offering at the China Annual Conference and Expo for International Education.
14th July 2025 International StudentsThe International Education Going for Growth Plan released this morning plans to double the international student sector’s economic contribution to $7.2bn by 2034.
5th December 2024 International StudentsThe return of international students to New Zealand’s shores is gaining momentum, with enrolments up 24% year-on-year.
18th September 2024 International Students / VisasImmigration New Zealand is encouraging early applications for student visas.
9th September 2024 International Students / VisasThe New Zealand International Students’ Association says it is alarmed about the significant increase in student visa fees, set to take effect on 1 October 2024.
27th March 2024 International Students / RecoveryMore than 39,000 international student visa holders are currently in New Zealand, about 62% of the pre-Covid peak, according to government figures.
16th May 2023 International Students / QRCChina and India make up the largest number of applicants and both have a way to go to reach pre-Covid levels.
20th October 2022 International StudentsEducation Minister Chris Hipkins is leading a delegation to Asia to promote New Zealand to the important international student market, which was worth $4.2bn in visitor spend pre-Covid.
8th September 2022 International Students / VisasInternational students studying in New Zealand will be able to take advantage of two new Post-Study Work Visa changes designed to help them find further work and residence after they complete their studies.
30th August 2022 International StudentsSouthland and Nelson-Marlborough are welcoming back international students after more than two and a half years.
16th August 2022 International StudentsAround 160 students will arrive in Christchurch tomorrow, marking the return of the international education sector back to the city.
