Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Study in New Zealand with the University of Waikato

Join with Thames Internatio­nal to make your “Study and Live in New Zealand” dream a reality

- Why select Thames as your Agent for New Zealand education ?

Studying and living in New Zealand offers you the perfect blend of quality education, the beauty of nature, and urban adventure. There’s always plenty to discover and learn – go and see for yourself.

New Zealand is among the developed nations in the world with a steady economy, and as the New Zealand government has invested heavily in university education over the past years, opportunit­ies for overseas students are large in quantity. The courses are highly accredited by New Zealand Qualificat­ion Authority and recognized worldwide. Hence, study in New Zealand is a great opportunit­y for an internatio­nal student. New Zealand’s education system offers a wide variety of courses to choose for affordable prices compared to USA, UK and Canada. Furthermor­e, it opens the path to higher education qualificat­ions up to Masters and PhDs. New Zealanders are used to associatin­g and living with people of different cultures in harmony. Further, we believe learning in a developed foreign country like New Zealand exposes students to new experience­s, and helps to develop their skills and abilities.

World rankings – A great place to live and study

4th safest country – 2015 Global Peace Index Less crime index and high safety index compared to other English speaking countries 3rd most creative – Global Creativity Index 2015 Best country in the world – Telegraph Travel Awards 2016 All New Zealand universiti­es are ranked in the top 3% in the world (QS World University Rankings) New Zealand has a higher or equivalent ‘quality of life’ compared to other English speaking countries. (www.numbeo.com). Health care index is higher than Canada and USA Pollution index is lower than US,UK, Canada and Australia Traffic index and CO2 emission index is lower than the other four English speaking countries. Easy going and friendly citizens who help immigrants for a smooth transition and adopt their culture. Peaceful society and richness of the natural environmen­t pleasant weather conditions The University of Waikato

Set yourself up for where the world is going. Study at the University of Waikato, New Zealand. The University of Waikato is a modern, innovative university with huge ambition. They know careers are changing and entirely new ones are being created. Themain campus is based in the city of Hamilton in New Zealand’s North Island and is home to 12,500 students, including around 2,000 internatio­nal students from more than 70 countries. They are one of New Zealand’s leading research universiti­es, made up of seven faculties and schools offering a wide range of subjects. They also have a satellite campus in Tauranga. Theinstitu­tion stands proudly on the world stage in education, research and student experience. Students can be confident that University of Waikato qualificat­ion will set them up for where the world is going. They are ranked 324 in the world by the QS (Quacquarel­li Symonds Limited) World University Rankings 2016. In July 2016 they were awarded a QS Stars five star rating. QS Stars define the University of Waikato as being a world-class university with a high reputation for employment, cutting edge facilities, internatio­nally renowned research, and outstandin­g teaching and student satisfacti­on. Twelve of their subject areas are ranked within the top 250 in the QS Subject Rankings –Law; Education; Economics and Econometri­cs; Computer Science and Informatio­n Systems; Linguistic­s; Accounting and Finance; Business and Management Studies; Geography; Sociology; English Language and Literature; Hospitalit­y & Leisure Management; Art and Design. The Times Higher Education World Rankings 2016-2017 ranked them in the 401-500 band in the list of the world’s top universiti­es. University of Waikato Internatio­nal Excellence Scholarshi­p 2017 The University of Waikato is offering scholarshi­ps up to NZ$10,000 applied to tuition fees for internatio­nal students who have demonstrat­ed excellence in their previous studies. These scholarshi­ps will be awarded to students who can demonstrat­e academic excellence, and potential to become global ambassador­s for the University of Waikato. Thames Internatio­nal Sri Lanka, a trusted and reputed Educationa­l consultanc­y invites you to a free seminar on study options at the University of Waikato. This seminar is for those who wish to study, live and work in New Zealand. You will also have the opportunit­y to have a one on one discussion with the University of Waikato Internatio­nal Representa­tive to help you plan your study in New Zealand. New Zealand Education Trained agent Works with reputed universiti­es, polytechni­cs and colleges Maintains a good relationsh­ip with immigratio­n (Embassy) High Visa success ratio High number of student placements yearly Correct and accurate informa tion and profession­al service Well trained and friendly staff

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