Wellington [New Zealand], New Zealand, is a popular study abroad destination as it has welcomed international students and offers quality education. The number of international students in New Zealand increased significantly last year, with an increase of 69,000 students, according to an official figure. Education New Zealand press release stated.
Education New Zealand is a government agency dedicated to helping the country reap the social, cultural and economic benefits of international education.
The latest figures show there were 69,135 international student enrollments at New Zealand education providers in 2023. This represents an increase of 67 per cent compared to the full year in 2022 and 60 per cent of annual enrollments in 2019.
"More than 69,000 international student enrollments around the world is good news for our education sector and positive for our communities," Linda Sissons, Acting Chief Executive of Education New Zealand.
She further said that she confirms that New Zealand is an attractive place to study and offers a quality learning experience inside and outside the classroom in a safe and welcoming environment.
"New Zealand is a small country and, for many students, rubbing shoulders with people from other cultures gives them a greater understanding of the issues facing our complex world. In this time of fragile geopolitics, the crucible of university life can help build greater understanding and tolerance," he added.
The university sub-sector experienced the strongest recovery with 29,065 students, representing 86 per cent of 2019 enrolments. Universities and schools are New Zealand's two largest sub-sectors for international students, according to the statement.
International student enrollment has increased compared to 2022 in all sub-sectors except wananga (public institution providing education in the Māori cultural context). English schools experienced the largest percentage increase in international enrollments, increasing 511 percent, from 1,565 to 9,570.
Among other countries in the international education sector, China is the largest sending market for international students at 35 percent.
India is the second country with 17 percent, Japan with 10 percent, South Korea with five percent and Thailand with four percent. Of the other countries of origin, no other country accounted for more than four percent of total registrations.
"Enabling a prosperous, globally connected New Zealand through world-class international education is a government priority. We are actively diversifying our recruitment efforts to reach international students in a wide range of countries," Sissons added.
Education New Zealand is a government agency dedicated to helping the country reap the social, cultural and economic benefits of international education.
The latest figures show there were 69,135 international student enrollments at New Zealand education providers in 2023. This represents an increase of 67 per cent compared to the full year in 2022 and 60 per cent of annual enrollments in 2019.
"More than 69,000 international student enrollments around the world is good news for our education sector and positive for our communities," Linda Sissons, Acting Chief Executive of Education New Zealand.
She further said that she confirms that New Zealand is an attractive place to study and offers a quality learning experience inside and outside the classroom in a safe and welcoming environment.
"New Zealand is a small country and, for many students, rubbing shoulders with people from other cultures gives them a greater understanding of the issues facing our complex world. In this time of fragile geopolitics, the crucible of university life can help build greater understanding and tolerance," he added.
The university sub-sector experienced the strongest recovery with 29,065 students, representing 86 per cent of 2019 enrolments. Universities and schools are New Zealand's two largest sub-sectors for international students, according to the statement.
International student enrollment has increased compared to 2022 in all sub-sectors except wananga (public institution providing education in the Māori cultural context). English schools experienced the largest percentage increase in international enrollments, increasing 511 percent, from 1,565 to 9,570.
Among other countries in the international education sector, China is the largest sending market for international students at 35 percent.
India is the second country with 17 percent, Japan with 10 percent, South Korea with five percent and Thailand with four percent. Of the other countries of origin, no other country accounted for more than four percent of total registrations.
"Enabling a prosperous, globally connected New Zealand through world-class international education is a government priority. We are actively diversifying our recruitment efforts to reach international students in a wide range of countries," Sissons added.
