CHOOSE NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand is a premium academic hub in a multicultural, diverse and peaceful environment. Immerse your education in the safety of their major cities like Auckland and join the millions of international students who have made this natural and lush country their higher education destination. From dynamic lecturers to rich study environments, New Zealand is full of opportunities for you if you are looking to elevate your future to the next level. Find courses tailored to your exact needs, whether it's diplomas, degrees or even PhD programs. Choose your future today and we'll handle the rest.
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Ramya began her legal career in 2012 in Albany, Auckland. She specializes in Immigration Law and she is able to assist with all immigration related matters, from visa applications to deportation hearings at the Immigration and Protection Tribunal in Auckland. Being an immigrant herself, Ramya speaks both Tamil and English.
Her Experiences and Practice Areas
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- Residence and Humanitarian Appeals
- Partnership-Based Visa Applications and Appeals
- General Immigration Advice and Strategic Planning
Qualifications
LLB, University of Auckland 2012
BA (Double Major), University of Auckland 2012
Study for a PhD in New Zealand
If you're ready to pursue doctoral research, New Zealand can give you a high-quality education and an extraordinary living experience.
Study for your PhD in New Zealand and you'll be learning in a university that is rated among the top 3% in the world, according to the QS World University Rankings.
All eight of New Zealand's universities are government-funded and internationally respected for their academic and research performance. Your degree can be taken in any of the wide range of arts and humanities, business, science or specialist subjects offered by our universities, which are located throughout New Zealand.
To be accepted to study for a PhD, your academic qualifications should prove you have sufficient knowledge in your chosen subject area. While academic requirements differ, you might, for example, be required to have a Masters' degree with first-class or second class honours, or the equivalent qualification.
You'll also have to show that you have the skills and ability to carry out independent research. Your work will be expected to make a significant contribution to understanding in the field of study.
PhD tuition fees range from $6500 to $9000 per year for most subjects.
PhD programmes in New Zealand are similar to programmes in other countries. You'll work under supervision to carry out your own original, in-depth work into an approved subject, and will present your findings in a thesis.
The research for a PhD usually takes three or four years of fulltime study. Your thesis will be marked by a panel of external examiners, and there may also be an oral examination to test your knowledge of your subject area.
A PhD gained in New Zealand will be recognised around the world, identifying you as an expert in your speciality. You'll develop valuable transferable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving and independence, and will gain a competitive advantage in a global job market that is becoming increasingly knowledge-based.
Having a PhD will give you a wider range of jobs to apply for, from academic roles to careers in government or industry. There may also be opportunities to stay in New Zealand to work after you finish your PhD.
For more information, visit: Study in New Zealand - PhD Package
Yoobee College
New Zealand's largest specialist creative and technology college
We've been fueling the creative and technology industries for over 30 years with talented Animators, Filmmakers, Designers, Techies, and Game Developers.
Our Campuses
Whether it's having the right tools, skilled mentorship, or a tribe of friends to support you, that's where our campuses really come into their own.
Gaming
Game developers are the creative and technical genius behind every great game. If you're always thinking about new ideas for games or how to make the games you're playing better, this is the career for you.
Design
If you're obsessed with detail, colour, layout or style, you're most likely a natural designer. Check out our Graphic Design and Web and UX Design Diploma Pathways.
Animation
If you love drawing, animation could be the perfect career for you. If you can dream it, we can teach you to bring it to life with our 2D and 3D animation Diploma Pathways or our 3-year Bachelor of Animation.
Degree Pathways
Yoobee College is the ideal college to achieve a degree qualification. Delivered by Yoobee Colleges or for Design graduates they can promote to the Victoria University of Wellington where in a further 18 months you can graduate with a Bachelor of Design Innovation.
Yoobee entry criteria are lower than a university, and the students study in a practical environment, where all assessments are conducted via assignments, group work or presentations.
Entry Requirements
- Yoobee delivers a wonderful opportunity for students from all High Schools and for Win-Stone School of Culinary Art students who are interested in Design, Animation, Software Engineering, Gaming and more.
- Yoobee is a home for students with skills and passion.
- A student who has completed the second to last year of High School must commence with: Certificate in Creative Media
- A student who has completed the last year of school is advised to commence with the Certificate in Creative Media as they receive guaranteed entry to the next level.
Programs Offered
Diploma in Digital Design (Level 5)
Focus on Design Foundation, Graphic Design, Web Design, Interface Design
Learn MoreBachelor of Software Engineering (Level 7)
Focus on Cyber Safety, Cloud Engineering, Game Development, Artificial Intelligence
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Why New Zealand?
New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui) and the South Island (Te Waipounamu)—and more than 700 smaller islands, covering a total area of 268,021 square kilometres (103,500 sq mi). New Zealand is about 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) south of the islands of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga.
The country's varied topography and sharp mountain peaks, including the Southern Alps, owe much to tectonic uplift and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, and its most populous city is Auckland.
With world-class education institutions, a safe environment, and excellent post-study work opportunities, New Zealand offers international students an unparalleled educational experience in one of the world's most beautiful countries.