Great news from New Zealand!

Enrollment of international students is increasing again, and much more quickly. The number of international students increased from 11,820 in May 2022 to 34,230 by mid-2023 and 28,725 by February 2024—just two months into 2024! Students from China, India, and Japan, who were significant contributors even before the pandemic, are primarily responsible for this resurgence.

Well, there’s cause for hope for the future! Leading research firm EY further projects that, in terms of enrollment and economic value, New Zealand’s international education sector may fully recover to pre-pandemic levels by 2030. Promising indications can be seen in recent data: in December 2023, immigration officials received 7,265 new applications for student visas, which is comparable to the amount received the year before. In addition, the average time it takes to process a visa has been 26 workdays.

The nation is on track to boost the number of international students enrolling in New Zealand for post-secondary education, with strong backing from the government. The nation’s economy and international students will both greatly benefit from this. 

Even though the nation had some difficulties a few years ago, they are committed to giving foreign students top-notch academic support. According to a recent ENZ survey, 84% of international students from 70 different countries said they had a good experience, and 83% said they would suggest New Zealand to others looking to study abroad. These developments suggest that international enrolment is about to rise significantly.

All of these were the most recent projections and expected growth in the number of international students enrolled in New Zealand. Given these astounding figures, there will undoubtedly be a greater need for study-abroad recruiters and consultants. Giving plenty of opportunities to mentor and support students who want to study in New Zealand.

So let’s band together to provide NZ Aspirants with unmatched advice and assistance.