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New Zealand’s Excellence Awards

Indian Undergraduate Students to Get New Zealand’s Excellence Awards

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New Zealand has come up with its first ever Excellence Awards Undergraduate Scholarship package for students from India. The awards offer scholarships to 18 students and he/she can study in any one of the Universities in New Zealand and a funding of INR 84 lakhs will be available towards the cost incurred on academics.

New Zealand is becoming one of the most prominent study abroad destinations for students from India. The number of students who wish to immigrate to New Zealand is continuously increasing and the country is also opening up and welcoming students by providing them opportunities that could future proof their career path.

The Award that was offered by New Zealand was to Indian students who wish to pursue their education in New Zealand and come out with flying colours. New Zealand has been ranked as the best English-speaking education system consecutively for the second year. New Zealand’s education system is like no other and students are put into an environment where they can think and improve their creativity every single day. Universities in New Zealand are ranked among the top 3% of the universities in the world.

It should also be noted that the government of New Zealand introduced a three-year post-study work visa for students who are studying Bachelor’s & postgraduate work permit study visa. Regional Director, John Laxon (South East & Middle East Asia, India) said that they have witnessed a 17% increase in the number of Indian Students coming to Universities in New Zealand. With the scholarship packages being offered, John Laxon said that he is quite thrilled & excited about providing the opportunity for international students to experience New Zealand’s world-class education system.

If you are looking forward to pursuing your education in New Zealand, get in touch with our team of experts and check your eligibility to study in one of New Zealand’s universities for free!

Manitoba economy

International education boosts the economic growth of Manitoba

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The international education sector is giving a major boost to Manitoba economy. The contribution of international education to Manitoba’s economy witnessed a 30 percent increase between 2015 and 2016, according to a report by the Manitoba Council for International Education. In 2016, the sector contributed $374 million to the economy of Manitoba.

The international student population of Manitoba constitutes 2.7 percent of the total international student population of Canada. During a span of eight years, the international student population of Manitoba grew from 4,873 in 2008 to 14,298 in 2016, meaning an increase of 300 percent.

International education’s contribution to Manitoba economy

The international students in Manitoba, who are 14,298 in number, spent around $375m in tuition, living expenses and tourism, meaning visiting friends and family, in 2016. International education also generates tax revenue for the government of Manitoba. In 2016, the Government of Manitoba received $69m in tax revenue from international education sector. In the same year, international education contributed $306,300,000 to Manitoba’s GDP. The amount has witnessed a six-fold increase compared to the year 2010.

The report suggests that by increasing the number of international students from 2.7% of the total in Canada to Manitoba’s proportionate share of 3.3%, the contribution to the economy from the sector can be increased to $458m, and tax revenues to $84m.

Immigration pathways for international students

Manitoba has launched two fast-track immigration pathways for international graduates from the post-secondary institutions in the province.  The International Student Entrepreneur Pathway and Graduate Internship Pathway under the International Education Stream of Manitoba give a golden opportunity to international students to settle in the province.

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