Advantages and disadvantages of studying for a doctorate in New Zealand.

Studying for a doctorate in New Zealand has advantages and disadvantages.

The biggest advantage of studying for a Ph.D. in New Zealand is the low tuition: international students enjoy the same preferential tuition as local students, and the annual tuition is only NZ $7,000-8,000, equivalent to about RMB 30,000. Not only that, for outstanding students, they will have the opportunity to get a full doctoral scholarship. Full scholarships for doctoral students are generally free of all tuition fees, and a living allowance of 20,000-30,000 New Zealand dollars is paid every year.

Immigration New Zealand stipulates that students studying undergraduate and master's courses in New Zealand can work up to 20 hours a week. But students studying for a doctorate in New Zealand can work indefinitely every week. The minimum wage (hourly wage) in New Zealand is1NZD 6.5. And if you study PhD in New Zealand, you have a good chance to get a job as a teaching assistant. The salary of this job is very considerable, and the hourly salary can reach 80- 100 New Zealand dollars.

When applying for skilled immigrants in New Zealand, your education will determine the extra points you can get. Studying for a Ph.D. in New Zealand can get 70 points (required for applying for skilled migration 160 points)! At the same time, applying for skilled migration has certain requirements for the applicant's salary (the annual salary is required to exceed NZD 50,000). After getting a doctorate, the salary you get can easily meet this requirement.