Education and Study in NZ

Study pathways with clear, practical support.

Strive helps students apply for offers of place from New Zealand education providers. Whether you are considering university, a polytechnic, a private training establishment (PTE) or a school, we guide you through the application process so you can focus on choosing the right programme.

Who We Can Help

  • Applications to New Zealand universities
  • Applications to polytechnics and institutes of technology
  • Applications to private training establishments (PTEs)
  • Applications to schools
  • Guidance on programme selection and entry requirements
  • Support preparing application documents and meeting deadlines

Education Providers

We support applications across New Zealand universities, polytechnics, PTEs and schools. Examples of providers students commonly apply to include:

  • University of Auckland University of Auckland
  • University of Canterbury University of Canterbury
  • University of Otago University of Otago
  • Victoria University of Wellington Victoria University of Wellington
  • Auckland University of Technology Auckland University of Technology
  • University of Waikato University of Waikato
  • Lincoln University Lincoln University
  • Ara Institute of Canterbury Ara Institute of Canterbury
  • Yoobee Colleges Yoobee Colleges

How We Support You

We take time to understand your study goals, academic background and preferred location before recommending suitable programmes and providers.

We help you prepare a complete application, including supporting documents required by the education provider.

We stay in touch through the process so you know what to expect at each stage, from submission through to the offer of place.

Where a student visa is also needed, we can connect your education pathway with immigration advice from our licensed adviser.

Master’s Study & Residence FAQ

See answers on Master’s admission, funds, family visas and residence pathways.

View Master’s study & residence FAQ