Best Nursing Schools in New Zealand

Since New Zealand’s nursing profession has always been in a leading position in the world and the Nursing Council of New Zealand is a member of the International Council of Nurses, the number of overseas students studying nursing in New Zealand has increased year by year. In addition to this, there are also some other reasons for overseas students to study nursing in New Zealand: nurses have high incomes, respectability, and employment in the country; the prospects for immigration of nursing majors are good and so on.

For these students who choose to study nursing in New Zealand, choosing a good nursing school is very important. So, what are the choices for these students? Generally speaking, the best nursing schools in New Zealand is the best choice for students. These schools include:

1. Massey University

Massey University was founded in 1927 and is the university with the largest number of students in New Zealand. Currently, the school has more than 40,000 students. Over the past 70 years since its establishment, this national university has been recognized by the world and has made high achievements in teaching and research in various disciplines.

Recommended Major: Bachelor of Nursing

Course duration: 3 years full time

Intake: February/July

2. The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is the number one university in New Zealand and the top research university. It not only has a long history, but also has advanced science and technology and teaching methods.

Recommended Major: Bachelor of Nursing

Course duration: 3 years full time

Intake: February, July/Year

3. Auckland University of Technology

Auckland University of Technology is the third-largest university in New Zealand. The school provides international students with different academic backgrounds with different levels of courses according to the needs of students. The personalized education makes the employment rate of the school’s graduates as high as 95%.

Recommended Major: Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing)

Course duration: 3 years full time

Intake: February or July

4. Unitec Institute of Technology

Unitec Institute of Technology is the largest higher polytechnic in New Zealand and the largest polytechnic in New Zealand. The school’s teaching method is to combine the university’s academic standards and theories with the technical and professional advantages of higher polytechnics.

Recommended Major: Bachelor of Nursing

Course duration: 3 years full time

Intake: February or July

5. Waikato Institute of Technology

Waikato Institute of Technology is a member of the Waikato Regional Education Alliance Association and can share resources with other institutions. Its campus is large in scale, complete in majors, and has the earliest history of school establishment. All the courses it provided are approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and meet international standards.

Recommended Major: Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7)

Course duration: 3 years

Intake: February/July

Conclusion

These are 5 best nursing schools in New Zealand. If you are interested to study nursing in New Zealand, you can give priority to these 5 universities. These institutions will offer high-quality nursing education and award internationally recognized degrees and certificates to students, which will help you to be a registered nurse in New Zealand, Australia or other countries more easily.

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