Top 15 globally (UN HDI).
Rapidly growing choice for STEM and business students.
All eight state universities rank within global Top 500.
NZD 23.15 per hour (Employment NZ).
NZD 1 500–2 500 on average.
Yes — open work visa up to three years based on qualification level.
Yes — Skilled Migrant Category provides direct pathway to residency
Yes — partners eligible for open work visas.
Yes — citizenship after five years; passport offers broad visa-free access.
