23/04/2026

New Zealand Education: New research shows New Zealand is a top‑three study choice for international students

New Zealand Education: New research shows New Zealand is a top‑three study choice for international students

New research from Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) shows New Zealand’s international education brand is strengthening, with more prospective students ranking it among their top study destinations.

The latest Global Brand Health and Awareness Survey found that 22 percent of prospective international students now place New Zealand in their top three study destinations, achieving the target set out for 2034 in the Government’s International Education Going for Growth Plan, nearly a decade early.

ENZ’s key focus is to bring New Zealand’s education brand to life internationally, highlighting the factors that most influence student choice, high‑quality providers, great student experiences, and strong graduate outcomes.

ENZ Acting Chief Executive Dr Linda Sissons said the findings show New Zealand is increasingly being seriously considered, not just recognised.

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