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| Application Procedure
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This
section explains the process of applying to New Zealand universities
and colleges for postgraduate (Masters’ & Doctorate
Degree) courses.
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| Application Requirements |
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| Application Forms |
Send enquiries
at least 8 to 12 months before the proposed date of
admission. There are three ways to get application forms. |
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Requesting Application Forms via email
: You can request application forms
from the university web sites. Most universities
have a form on their web site which can be completed
online to request application material.
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Downloading from the university web
site : Many universities have a downloadable
and ready to print versions of their application
forms on the net. These can be used for applying
just as regular forms.
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Collect Forms from University Representatives
: Most New Zealand universities have
representatives in most major cities across
the world. You can contact agents/representatives
for application forms as well application guidance.
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| Eligibility |
Most New Zealand
universities accept the Indian graduation system of
three years for entry into most postgraduate courses.
An Indian bachelor degree like B. A., B. Com. or B.
Sc. is equivalent to a New Zealand Bachelor (Ordinary)
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However, some
courses and universities may require a qualification
equivalent to New Zealand Bachelor (Honours) Degree,
which requires 16 years of formal education, which would
mean another year after graduation or a four year degree
course like B. E., B.Tech or other such courses. |
For most Universities,
a good first degree from a leading university in India
or its equivalent is essential. |
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| Application Requirements |
| Transcripts |
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| University Academic
Transcripts |
Full details of your education including your course
subjects and grades are required in the applications.
Transcripts or official records of your previous academic
qualifications are crucial for your application.
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Students applying for admission are required to submit
an official transcript from each college or university
that they have attended after secondary school with
complete details of the subjects, credits involved
and other details like correspondence courses, diplomas
etc. Most universities ask for the transcript to be
sealed in an envelope and signed and attested across
the seal by the registrar. This procedure is to be
done for each and every college that you have attended.
Some universities may ask for more than one transcript
but most require only one.
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If the originals are not in English, copies and a
good English translation must be enclosed. Documents
may be certified as true copies by a justice of the
peace, or a notary public, or a solicitor, or a commissioner
of oaths, or an official of the institution that issued
the document.
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| Evidence of Graduation |
Most
Universities would require copies of your first degree
certificate as evidence of your graduation. The certificate
should either be in original or as a certified true
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Documents
may be certified as true copies by a justice of peace,
or a notary public, or a solicitor, or a commissioner
of oaths, or an official of the institution that issued
the document. |
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| English Language Tests |
If
the student is not proficient in English, he may be
required to take the IELTS (International English Testing
System). Every institute has its own minimum scores
with respect to this test. |
IELTS
: For most courses and institutes, International students
are required to take IELTS (International English Language
Test) which is regularly administered by the British
Council. A minimum score of 6.5 is usually required
by most institutes. |
If
the student does not obtain the minimum score required
by the institute, he/she will have to go in for a 3
to 9 month bridging course in English at the institute
before the start of the chosen program of study. |
Universities
may accept TOEFL scores instead of IELTS score.
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| Work History |
A
number of professional and vocational courses require
relevant work experience. For instance, many MBA’s
or Master’s courses in Information Studies require
at least a couple of years’ work experience. Most
New Zealand universities are pretty strict about this.
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A
detailed Resume is an important part of your application.
It should include all information of professional work
experience along with the details like positions held,
achievements and range of work |
For
more details on letters of recommendation, formats and
tips, check out Letters
of Recommendation |
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| Letter Of Recommendation |
Letter
of reference or recommendation letters can play an important
part in admission. It should be from someone who has
taught you in some course or someone you have worked
under. It should list your positive and negative qualities,
strengths and other such information.
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The
teacher must indicate his/her position, how long he/she
has known the applicant and in what capacity. He/she
should briefly discuss the need, importance and usefulness
of the study the applicant proposes to undertake. You
may like to request your author to give concrete examples
that may show your qualities and help your case. |
Note
: Even if not mentioned, it is advisable to include
about two letters of recommendation in your applications
as they increase your chances of getting admissions.
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For
more details on letters of recommendation, formats and
tips, check out Letters
of Recommendation |
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| Statement of Purpose |
The
personal essays, and/or statement of purpose, if required
for the course you are applying to, also play a very
important role in the process of evaluating your application
for admission because it gives the faculty assessing
your application their most significant impression of
you as an individual. |
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personal statement should include your reasons for choosing
a particular course, the suitability of your education
and experience for the chosen course, your personal
interests and career goals. |
For
more details on various essay topics, tips, sample essays,
check out our Essays/Statement
of Purpose section. |
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