Which is better to study in Ireland or New Zealand?

First of all, from the geographical environment:

Ireland

physical geography

Ireland lies in the west of Europe.

South-central Ireland is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean in the west, Northern Ireland in the northeast and Britain across the Irish Sea in the east. The coastline is 3 169 km long, with hills and plains in the middle and highlands along the coast. The longest river-river shannon (Abha

Na Sionainne) is about 370 kilometers long, and the largest lake is the lake.

Koilib). Ireland Island is 475 kilometers long from north to south and 275 kilometers wide from east to west, covering an area of 84,000 square kilometers, of which 5/6 belongs to Ireland. Ireland's territory consists of the central plain and the surrounding coastal mountains. It looks like a basin with steep edges, high in the north and south and low in the middle. The central plain accounts for more than half of the country's total area, with an altitude of 30 ~ 120m and low hills with an altitude of 200 ~ 300m. Covered with dense forests and green fields, this area is an ideal grassland pasture. The eastern and northern mountainous areas are 700 ~ 900 meters above sea level, and the southern mountainous areas are between 700 ~ 1000 meters above sea level; The cliffs on the southwest coast are steep and rugged. Undercurrent in many caves in the mountain; Coastal mountainous areas have been eroded for a long time, and the mountains are divided into wide valleys, which is beneficial to the traffic between the mainland and the coast. Ireland's coastline is more than 3,000 kilometers long, and the eastern coast is relatively straight, lacking natural harbor; The coastline in the west and south is uneven and fluctuating.

New Zealand

geographical environment

Its land area is 268,680 square kilometers (ranking 75th in the world). The exclusive economic zone covers an area of10.2000 square kilometers, the water area is 20.1%,the land length is10.6000 kilometers, and the width from the east to the west is 450 kilometers. Geographical coordinates are 4 1 south latitude and 4 174(4 1s east longitude.

174E). The two main islands (South Island and North Island) cover an area of about 266,200 square kilometers. A land of long white clouds.

New Zealand belongs to Oceania, located in the South Pacific Ocean, about 1 600 km southeast of Australia, between Antarctica and the equator, facing Australia across tasman sea in the west, bordering New Caledonia, Tonga and Fiji in the north, and between 34 and 47 degrees south latitude. New Zealand consists of North Island, South Island, Stewart Island and some small islands nearby, covering an area of more than 270,000 square kilometers, with an exclusive economic zone of10.2 million square kilometers. The coastline is 6900 kilometers long. New Zealand is known as "green". Although mountainous, mountainous and hilly areas account for more than 75% of its total area, it belongs to temperate maritime climate, with little temperature difference between the four seasons, lush plants, forest coverage rate of 29%, and natural pastures or farms account for half of the country's land area. The vast forests and pastures make New Zealand a veritable green kingdom. New Zealand is rich in hydropower resources, and 80% of the country's electricity is hydropower. The forest area accounts for about 29% of the land area, and the ecological environment is very good. There are many volcanoes and hot springs in the North Island and glaciers and lakes in the South Island.

Second, in terms of the cost of studying abroad.

Study abroad expenses in Ireland

The cost of studying in Ireland will probably include rent, utilities, meals, school supplies, pocket money and some miscellaneous expenses, of which the rent is relatively high, about 2 10 pounds per month, followed by the meal fee of nearly 140 pounds per month.

The transportation cost in Ireland is not very cheap either. By bus and train in Ireland, it costs 44 love pounds to buy a monthly bus ticket, 65,438+00 love pounds for a weekly bus and train ticket and 65,438+00 for a train package. If international students only buy a one-way ticket, the bus fare is between 0.6- 1. 15, and the train ticket is between 0.8- 1. 15, depending on the distance.

Studying in Ireland costs about 560 pounds a month. Based on the 36 weeks and 9 months of each academic year in Ireland, the total living expenses for studying in Ireland for one year is 5040 pounds, which does not include the air tickets for overseas students to go home to visit relatives.

New Zealand study abroad fee

Generally speaking, an international student spends about 200 yuan every week, which is NZ $8,000-11000 a year. Choosing different accommodation methods has a great influence on the living expenses.

The more economical way is to share a house, kitchen, laundry room and so on with others. But students with better economic conditions can choose the following ways:

1, student dormitory: generally located in or near the school, with single or double rooms and public fitness facilities. Most school dormitories provide three meals a day, while some schools do not provide lunch on weekends. Student dormitory: the cost is about NZD $0/30-160 per week. Including meals.

2. Host family: Students live directly in ordinary families in New Zealand, usually with separate rooms, breakfast and dinner, and lunch is also provided on weekends and holidays. Students here are like members of a host family and can participate in various family activities. This way can help students adapt to the family life of New Zealanders and improve their English quickly. The cost is about NZD 230-280 per week (including meals).

3. Apartment: Suitable for older students. Many schools can help international students find apartments. The apartment has facilities such as kitchen and laundry shared by students. The cost is about 80- 160 NZD per week. Students need 30-40 New Zealand dollars for meals and other living expenses.

Third, from the advantages of studying abroad.

Advantages of studying in Ireland:

Academic advantages:

Ireland recognizes China's tertiary education, including night university, vocational university, TV university, correspondence university and self-taught examination. College graduates can directly transfer to Ireland to study for a bachelor's degree (one year).

Educational advantages:

Industry and education are closely linked. In education, some information between industries is transmitted to schools, and schools adjust courses at any time according to the needs of industries and markets. This is also a feature that Ireland attracts China students. It is because China students feel that studying in Ireland is not only about learning culture, education and academics, but also can quickly apply what they have learned to real employment and personal development.

Professional advantages:

Ireland's high-tech majors such as information technology, software, biology and engineering have been world-renowned for many years. Known as the Silicon Valley of Europe. Business, tourism and other majors are among the best in the world.

Employment advantages:

Ireland has a strict purpose in running a school, and universities adhere to the principle of cultivating practical talents for the society. In the third year of undergraduate course, most students are arranged to practice in big international companies. After graduation, students have the opportunity to go to Ireland or other European countries for development. The Irish government is considering adopting a policy to allow international students who have obtained a bachelor's degree in Ireland to work in Ireland for two years after graduation. There are many employment opportunities in Ireland. As long as you are employed by an employer in Ireland, you can change from a study visa to a work visa.

Cost advantage:

Compared with other European countries, Ireland has great advantages in education and living expenses. Compared with Britain, its various expenses are 60% of Britain's.

Welfare advantages:

Ireland has a perfect social security system and is the 1 1 welfare country in the world. International students can enjoy full medical care and accident insurance for only about 200~380 euros a year.

Advantages of studying in New Zealand:

1.

New Zealand has a high level of education (New Zealand's education level is balanced and internationally competitive). New Zealand's education follows the British education system, based on cultivating students' creativity and innovation ability, and is famous for its practicality, modernity and meeting needs. The academic education level of New Zealand's institutions of higher learning is excellent, and four Nobel Prize winners have been trained successively. Many specialties are in the leading position in the world, such as biotechnology, forensic medicine, dentistry, marine engineering, environmental science and gardening. New Zealand's degree is the best in the world.

2. The tuition is reasonable, and it is worth the money. Among all the popular countries for studying abroad, New Zealand's tuition is the most economical. With the least investment, you can get the same high-quality education and the highest return on investment.

3.

Flexible academic system-you can change your major, school and country at will after you arrive in New Zealand. New Zealand's school system is very flexible. After the completion of the language course, students can change their study plans according to their personal situation at that time, their majors can be changed at will, universities can choose at will, and they can also transfer to other countries. Learn a language or college preparatory course first, and then transfer to Australia or other countries to study for a degree; Take courses in industries in short supply first (10 months), then work, emigrate and study for further study; First take junior college courses (16-24 months), and then work, emigrate (the same as undergraduate treatment), or study undergraduate, graduate or transfer to other countries to study and work; Read undergraduate (3 years) and master's (2 years) in one step, and then work, emigrate or go to other countries for development.

Although New Zealand is based on agriculture, it is a very modern country. With a population of about 4 million, China has four international airports and flights to and from major cities in the world, so the transportation is very convenient.

5.

Good study and living environment. New Zealand is known as "the living geography classroom of nature" because of its rich landscape, beautiful scenery, pure and unpolluted sea areas and lush pastoral scenery. New Zealand has a mild climate and pleasant seasons. It is a good place to study and relax.

6. Legal work. International students can work legally. 20 hours a week (you can work full-time on holidays). Part-time salary can cover the cost of living in New Zealand.

7.

Family members can apply for escort. Spouses of international students, graduate students and doctoral students studying in scarce industries can accompany them in New Zealand and obtain an open (unrestricted) work visa, and they can work while accompanying them and apply for immigration. Children go to school and enjoy the same treatment as local students. /kloc-The families of international students under the age of 0/8 can go to the new school together and work legally.

Through the above three points, you can carefully consider whether to study in Ireland or New Zealand!