Architecture Colleges in New Zealand: Rankings, Fees, Courses, Eligibility and more.

Architecture colleges in New Zealand : Admission Requirements

University of Auckland

• 12 years of schooling and an overall average of 75 percent in the All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC), Indian School Certificate (ISC), Karnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal State Board Examinations with a minimum of 70 percent in English.
• 12 years of schooling and an overall average of 80 percent in all other Higher Secondary State Board Examinations with a minimum of 75 percent in English.
• English Proficiency Test Scores: IELTS 6.0 | TOEFL: 92 or above.
• Resume
• Statement of Purpose

Victoria University of Wellington

• A minimum combined average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in science and mathematics.
• Essential subjects are: English 4U, Advanced Functions 4U, Calculus and Vectors 4U, Biology 4U, Chemistry 4U, Physics 4U.
• Meet the funding requirements.
• Updated Resume
• Statement of Purpose.

University of Otago

• International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum of 24 points.
• Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) GCE Advanced Levels: minimum Numerical Score of 8.
• Northern Consortium United Kingdom (NCUK) International Foundation Year (IFY)
• Acceptance of the NCUK English for Academic Purposes qualification as an alternative to meeting the English-language requirements, with a minimum of a C grade overall and no less than D grade in each component.
• English Proficiency Test Scores: IELTS 6.5 | TOEFL: 92 or above.
• Resume
• Statement of Purpose

University of Canterbury

• You will need to have achieved a bachelor's degree with First or Second Class Honors in a subject related to building design, or equivalent; or a postgraduate diploma in an equivalent subject.
• Letter of recommendation
• English Proficiency Test Scores: IELTS 6.5 | TOEFL: 80 or above
• Resume

University of Waikato

• Essential subjects are: English (ENG4U) (A minimum final grade of 75% is required), Advanced Functions (A minimum final grade of 70% is required), Calculus and Vectors (A minimum final grade of 70% is required), Physics (A minimum final grade of 70% is required).
• Statement of Purpose
• English Proficiency Test Scores: IELTS 6.5 | TOEFL: 90 or above
• Letter of Recommendation

How to choose universities?

The educational system in New Zealand is known for providing world-class education, excellent infrastructure, cultural diversity, and work opportunities that attract a huge influx of students. Educational system in Canada is known for its quality, research, welcoming environment and affordability. Once you have decided which university you want to study in, start searching for the best universities offering that course. After the shortlisted universities, try to analyze how much is the return of investment, including, rankings, job opportunities, fees, course structure, research opportunities, etc. After that, use tools like University Comparer, to have comparison between universities shortlisted. Before finalizing, look at your budget, and the location of the university, and the student profiles of students who graduated to give an idea on how the career of the students who graduated from the university of your choice were.

After that, fill the application form, pay the application fees, wait for the university's decision, and if you have received an offer, you can proceed with the application for a student visa.

FAQs

Ques. How much is the fee for a Masters in Architecture in New Zealand?

Ans.The tuition fees for a Masters in Architecture range between 20,000 NZD and 45,000 NZD (10.5 L INR and 23.62 L INR).

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Ques.Is New Zealand a good place to study Architecture?

Ans.Growth in the number of construction and infrastructure projects in New Zealand has created a strong demand for experienced architects, especially in Auckland. According to QS World University Rankings 2023, the architecture colleges of New Zealand that are - the University of Auckland and the Victorian University of Wellington ranked in the top 100 worldwide.

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Ques.What is the minimum salary of an architecture graduate in New Zealand?

Ans.The average salary of an architect in New Zealand is 85,000 NZD (44.63 L INR).

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Ques.How many years does it take to become an architect in New Zealand?

Ans.It takes five years of study and three-plus years of professional experience before you can register to be an architect.

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Ques.Are Scholarships available for international students?

Ans.Yes, each university offers financial assistance for the need- based students. You must check the portal of the university to verify your eligibility.