International Students
Discover information to help you prepare for and enjoy life in New Zealand, including practical advice, cultural information, transport, banking, safety, and settling into student life.
- What medical and travel insurance do I need?
- Do I need a letter from NMIT to work full-time during study breaks?
- What are my student visa conditions?
- Can I work on a student visa?
- What happens on my first day as an international student?
- How do I send my English proficiency test results to NMIT?
- How do I arrange an airport transfer?
- Can I transfer to another education provider after I have started studying?
- What do I need to bring to complete my enrolment?
- What should I do if I become pregnant while studying at NMIT?
- How do I apply for a work visa?
- Can I work more than 25 hours one week if I work fewer hours the next?
Living in New Zealand
- How does the phone system in New Zealand work?
- What are some cultural do's and don'ts in New Zealand?
- What do I need to know about staying safe in New Zealand?
- Where can I find reliable information about living and studying in New Zealand?
- What is different about driving in New Zealand?
- What is culture shock?
- What are the parking rules in New Zealand?
- Can I drive in New Zealand using my overseas driver's licence?
- Is it common practice in New Zealand to lend money to friends or other students?
- How do I open a bank account in New Zealand?
- How do I buy a bike or motorised scooter in New Zealand?