studying abroad

International studies are fascinating. But selecting a particular country to study abroad is tough as you must consider many factors, such as their studies, fee structure, living expenses, admission process, immigration process, etc. Suppose you have selected two countries for your future studies— New Zealand and Australia. Now you must check which country is easy to get PR Australia or New Zealand, the course you want to pursue, and the acceptance of international students. How to Compare Between New Zealand and Australia? New Zealand and Australia are in the top 10 destinations for studying abroad. So, while comparing these two countries, you must consider some factors carefully and decide wisely. These factors are: 1. STUDY If you plan to go abroad for your further studies, the most crucial factor you need to consider is study. While comparing Australia and New Zealand, you must check which country gives you a better study environment, courses, and duration. You can check the university\’s ranking for the same course in both countries and then decide. 2. Culture Different countries have different cultures, and you need to choose according to which culture you can adjust to. If we talk about Australian culture, it is a mix of Western Anglo and Aborigine influences. Australia is a fun-loving country where people are likely to connect. In New Zealand, people are open-minded and welcoming. You will notice the kindness, tolerance, and friendly nature of people. You have the right to freedom of religion, worship, and belief. 3. Fee\’s Structure Different universities have different fee structures. But we will give you an idea of what fee structure are in Australia and New Zealand. For the UG course in Australia, you would be spending approx.— AUD 20,000 to AUD 45,000. You would pay approximately AUD 22000 to AUD 50,000 for the PG course. For doctoral courses, you would be paying approx. AUD 18,000 to AUD 42,000. If we talk about New Zealand, then for the UG course, you would be spending approx.—20,000 NZD to 32,000 NZD. For the PG course, you would be paying approx.—26,000 NZD to 37,000 NZD. And for doctoral programs, you would be paying approx. 6,500 NZD – 9,500 NZD. 4. Living Expenses Comparing the living expenses of both countries, Australia is expensive. You will be spending approx. 30,000 AUD, which doesn\’t include your tuition fees. Whereas in New Zealand you would be spending approx. 20,000 to 25,000 NZD. 5. Admission Process Both countries have top-notch universities to choose from. It makes it difficult to decide which country to select. If we talk about Australia, we have the best universities to pursue the course, once the course is set, the admission process is started, to proceed in Australia, you must have above 60% in your senior secondary for the UG course, as you don\’t get admission if you have lower scores and with the total percentage, you would require english proficiency score to proceed with the immigration process. For the admission process in New Zealand, you need to be above 60% in your previous education for New Zealand, with english proficiency scores. It is easier to get into diploma courses rather than a degree. You can pursue a diploma course if you have a percentage of less than 60. Before proceeding further, let\’s discuss the benefits of studying in Australia and the difference between the study culture in both the countries, Australia and New Zealand Comparision Parameters Australia New Zealand World Ranking (Top University) #33 – University of Melbourne #137 – University of Auckland Scholarships University-specific, government funded, 3rd party organizations University-specific, government funded, 3rd party organizations Academic fees Bachelors – 20,000 to 45,000 AUD Masters –22000 to 50,000 AUD Doctorate – 18,000 to 42,000 AUD Bachelors – 20,000 to 32,000 NZD Masters – 26,000 to 37,000 NZD Doctorate – 6,500 – 9,500 NZD. Top Courses Core Science Biomedical Engineering Hospitality & Tourism Architecture Agriculture & Earth Science CS & Engineering Hospitality Business & Management Medicine Animation Agriculture & Forestry Avg. Acceptance Rate 50%-70% 40%-60% Avg. Employability Rate 586.3% 77% Avg. Graduation Rate 48% 58% Starting salary after masters (INR) 35,00,000 30,00,000 Overall study culture & environment Except for lifestyle challenges, relaxed and welcoming environment A high standard of living and education in a flexible environment.