New Zealand is proud to be invited as the Country of Honour for 2025 China Annual Conference & Expo for International Education(CACIE2025). This recognition reflects the strong and growing education partnership between New Zealand and China.
As a country committed to international education cooperation, New Zealand maintains regular high-level bilateral engagement with China, fostering collaboration between institutions and supporting long-term partnerships.
A strong and collaborative education partnership
New Zealand values the benefit that the internationalisation of education brings to our countries, institutions and people.
China is New Zealand’s largest source country of international students accounting for 35 per cent of enrolments in 2023, and a top study destination for New Zealanders on the Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia.
There are now over 50 official joint programmes and institutes between New Zealand and Chinese tertiary providers, and many more transnational education arrangements. We look forward to working with the New Zealand education sector and international partners to support institutional partnerships at all levels.
Why choose a New Zealand education?
A New Zealand education offers an unmatched balance of academic excellence, lifestyle, and personal growth. Students come to New Zealand not only to earn a globally recognised qualification but also to gain meaningful life experiences that help shape their future. • Practical, career-focused learning: Our education system emphasises problem-solving, critical thinking, and hands-on experience to equip graduates for success. • Globally recognised qualifications: All qualifications are quality-assured by the New Zealand government, ensuring international credibility and respect. • Post-study work opportunities for high-level qualifications: Supportive pathways to gain work experience after international students complete study.
International students enjoy learning and living in New Zealand
86 percent of students rated their New Zealand experience positively in the 2024 International Student Experience Survey. In addition, the number of students who rated their experience as “excellent” rose eight percent to 41 percent.
International students’ rating of aspects of the experience such as ‘people and connections’, ‘education’, ‘making study arrangements’ and ‘arrival and orientation’ also rose in 2024 compared to the previous year.
hinese graduates highlight strengths of New Zealand experience
Chinese graduates consistently highlight these strengths of studying in New Zealand: • Flexible learning pathways: New Zealand’s education system offers flexible study options that support individual talents • Safe, multicultural environment: A safe, multicultural environment that fosters personal growth and encourages learning from diverse perspectives • Practical-skills focused learning: New Zealand’s education system has a strong focus on problem-solving, practical skills and critical thinking. • Attractive lifestyle and work-life balance: Part-time work and leisure opportunities enhance professional and personal development.
New Zealanders see international students as a valuable part of our society
Three in four New Zealanders believe that international students benefit New Zealand, highlighting the positive contributions international students make to our communities.
Top 5 reasons to study in New Zealand 1. Multicultural society: Discover a range of cultures in an English-speaking environment. 2. Globally recognised qualifications: Qualifications respected by employers and education institutions worldwide. 3. Welcoming and friendly: Welcoming and friendly people known for their hospitality. 4. Safe and peaceful: Ranked the 4th most peaceful country in the world by the Global Peace Index 2024, New Zealand offers a high quality of life for international students. 5. Flexible study options: New Zealand has options to suit a wide range of learner needs, from primary school to postgraduate study.
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