International students studying for a research master's or doctoral degree in New Zealand are free to work.

Recently, the New Zealand government introduced a new policy, allowing all international students who have studied language courses in quality schools for more than 65,438+04 weeks to work part-time for up to 20 hours a week. However, international students studying in research-oriented master's or doctoral programs in New Zealand are free to work, and there is no time limit. It is reported that the New Deal will take effect in June 20 14. It is understood that before this, most parts of New Zealand required students to take courses for more than 12 months to obtain work permits. In other words, only undergraduate or graduate students have the opportunity to work in their spare time, while students taking language courses have no chance. Students studying for doctoral degrees and research-oriented master's degrees are restricted to work 20 hours a week.

? The New Deal allows international students to gain valuable work experience in their new studies. ? Ms Alexandra Grace, China manager of New Zealand Education International Promotion Agency, said that New Zealand encourages students to learn by doing. Part-time job during study can not only help students to use the new knowledge and skills they have learned in a completely different environment from the classroom, but also help students earn pocket money.

The New Zealand government also announced that it will implement a pilot project, which will select 25 high-quality institutions of all levels and types in advance, and simplify and give priority to student visa applications after evaluating the authenticity of their students' learning objectives and determining that they have sufficient financial resources. It is reported that the project will be implemented in the 20 14 school year and extended to more high-quality schools in the 20 15 school year.

In addition, Immigration New Zealand will no longer issue student visas to students applying for lower-level schools (Grade 4 schools assessed by NZQA EER, New Zealand Academic Accreditation Council).