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International education exports near $5bn, exceeds pre-Covid 8th September 2026

International education exports near $5bn, exceeds pre-Covid

International education export earnings reached a record $4.98bn in the year to June 2026.


Delegation heads to China to boost international student numbers 28th July 2026 /

Delegation heads to China to boost international student numbers

Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds is leading a delegation of senior vocational education leaders to China this week to attract more international students to New Zealand.


International student enrolments up 11% – ENZ 25th May 2026 /

International student enrolments up 11% – ENZ

New Zealand’s international education sector saw enrolments total 92,580 overseas students in 2025, up 11% on the previous year.


Govt backs schools to grow international student numbers 14th May 2026

Govt backs schools to grow international student numbers

The government will fund a new dedicated support function to help schools attract and manage international students as part of its push to grow the international education sector.


Perspectives: Drive to increase international students offers opportunities – but pressures too 6th March 2026 /

Perspectives: Drive to increase international students offers opportunities – but pressures too

NZ is trying to rebuild its international student market, an important source of visitors, but success will come with challenges.


Reti promoting NZ education in China 28th October 2025 /

Reti promoting NZ education in China

Universities 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.


Govt targets 42% increase in international student enrolments to 119k by 2034 14th July 2025

Govt targets 42% increase in international student enrolments to 119k by 2034

The International Education Going for Growth Plan released this morning plans to double the international student sector’s economic contribution to $7.2bn by 2034.


Return of international students picks up pace, total still below pre-Covid 5th December 2024

Return of international students picks up pace, total still below pre-Covid

The return of international students to New Zealand’s shores is gaining momentum, with enrolments up 24% year-on-year.


INZ seeks early applications for student visas 18th September 2024 /

INZ seeks early applications for student visas

Immigration New Zealand is encouraging early applications for student visas.


Alarm at hikes in student visa fees 9th September 2024 /

Alarm at hikes in student visa fees

The 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. 


International student numbers near two-thirds of pre-Covid peak, China leads 27th March 2024 /

International student numbers near two-thirds of pre-Covid peak, China leads

More than 39,000 international student visa holders are currently in New Zealand, about 62% of the pre-Covid peak, according to government figures.


International student visa approvals hit 50% of pre-Covid 16th May 2023 /

International student visa approvals hit 50% of pre-Covid

China and India make up the largest number of applicants and both have a way to go to reach pre-Covid levels.