New Zealand has the third largest number of international students in the English-speaking world behind the USA and UK. New Zealand qualifications and institutions are recognized worldwide for their high quality and excellence. Graduates from New Zealand are very successful in finding jobs and hold lead positions worldwide. Also, they are readily accepted for postgraduate study at leading international universities. Living expenses and tuition costs in New Zealand are considerably less expensive than the UK and the USA.

Around 85% of the Indian students studying in New Zealand are undertaking higher education in the fields of Information Technology, Engineering, Management, Accounting, Applied Science and Hospitality. However, new fields of study such as Biotechnology, Communication Studies and Art & Design are emerging.

New Zealand qualifications are respected globally when seeking employment or further study at leading international universities. Distinguishing New Zealand from many other countries is the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (AQF) which is a national system of learning pathways recognized throughout New Zealand and the world.