NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY EXPO 2023 HELD ON 20th MAY 2023 ORGANIZED BY THAMES INTERNATIONAL

New Zealand University Expo 2023 was successfully concluded on 20th May. The event held at Galadari Hotel Colombo was inaugurated by New Zealand’s High Commissioner to

Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mr. Michael Appleton.

New Zealand is one of the best destinations for international students, offering a world-class educational system. With a stringent quality assurance process, all of New Zealand’s eight universities are ranked in the top 3% in the world. There are many benefits for international students in New Zealand, including the opportunity to gain a world recognised, work ready qualification, and stay back work options.

Representatives of six Universities leading universities in New Zealand participated for the Expo.

University of Auckland - New Zealand’s top University is also ranked among the first 100 in the world. Founded in 1883, it is also the highest ranked NZ University for graduate employability, and is ranked as the most innovative. The university offers a wide range of subjects most of which are ranked in the top 50.

University of Canterbury - The University is celebrating 150 years of accessible education in 2023.

This university is a prestigious destination, ranked 284th in the QS World Universities rankings, 2023. It has also been awarded a 5-Star QS ranking. With cutting edge research facilities, the universityoffers unparalleled research opportunities best in New Zealand.

Victoria University of Wellington– This is NZ’s number one university for intensity of high-quality research and consistently ranks among the world’s best universities, and consistently ranks among the top 300 of the world’s 18,000 universities. The University is in the top 1% of the world’s more than 18,000 universities for 15 subjects and in the top 2% for 28 subjects in the latest QS World University Rankings. Lincoln UniversityIs New Zealand’s specialist land-based university. Unique programmes such as Applied Sciences (in disciplines, Food Science, Agriculture, sustainable Development and Biosphere Conservation), Landscape Architecture,

Sport and Recreation Management are offered at Lincoln.

Even a separate 921 hectare working farm is in place, giving students a unique work experience and research opportunity. University of Waikato- Is ranked among the top 1.1% of Universities in the world.- its Business School is ranked in the Eduniversal Ranking of the Best Business Schools and the Management School is an internationally recognised Triple Crown business school accredited by EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB .

Massey University- QS top 300 universities in the world, QS 5+ star rating Massey is the only university in NZ offering degrees in aviation, dispute resolution, veterinary medicine, and nanoscience. With three campuses in Auckland, Palmerston North & Wellington, it has a wellestablished reputation for academic leadership, research excellence and innovative teaching grounded in realworld issues The event was organised by Thames International Educational Consultancy (Pvt) Ltd, the pioneer in New Zealand Education in Sri Lanka. Thames International offers their services in selecting the programme and the correct institute, guidance for the career pathway, student visa consultation and accommodation arrangements.

All their services are free of charge Representatives of Thames International were also in attendance, where the participants were able to clarify their visa related queries from them.

If you were unable to visit the New Zealand University Expo 2023, you can visit Thames International to get the guidance in applying to the universities and obtaining the visa for New Zealand. www.thameslanka.com