Guys, have any of NZDS shortlisted applicants conducted an skype interview?

memfh:
Guys, have any of NZDS shortlisted applicants conducted an skype interview?

Did you take the interview too?

bikerboy1:


Did you take the interview too?

Not yet, it was scheduled 8/31 then it got postponed to 9/9, so I wanted to know if that happened to any one else?

Guys has any one done the interviews yet. Please give us some updates.

Good day my ambitious fellow, Am a mother of 3, had 2.2 industrial chemistry, currently running my master on the same field and will soon round up my thesis.looking towards PhD in NZ. Want to use school as a route to getting a PR, My questions pls, is my course lucrative over there? Wat are my chances of getting admitted?not necessary on scholarship. Pls ur advice

Good day my ambitious fellow, Am a mother of 3, had 2.2 industrial chemistry in 2005, PGD in education in 2010, currently running my master on industrial chemistry and will soon round up my thesis.looking towards PhD in NZ. Want to use school as a route to getting a PR, My questions pls, is my course lucrative over there? Wat are my chances of getting admitted?not necessary on scholarship. Pls ur advice

Ladon7:
Good day my ambitious fellow, Am a mother of 3, had 2.2 industrial chemistry in 2005, PGD in education in 2010, currently running my master on industrial chemistry and will soon round up my thesis.looking towards PhD in NZ. Want to use school as a route to getting a PR, My questions pls, is my course lucrative over there? Wat are my chances of getting admitted?not necessary on scholarship. Pls ur advice

The major thing PhD will give you based on current INZ provisions when it comes to PR is higher points-points for qualification and points for studying in the country.

Check INZ website -SMC,LTSSL,ISSL,CSSL to see what occupations fit into your present experience and qualification,then make some projections(this is not cast in stone,it might change anytime)

Though sciences generally stand a better chance of getting PR,the most important thing is still to get a job offer..think of spending 3yrs on PhD and be able/not being able to get an offer..though if you are good in your skill,you stand a chance

PhD in New Zealand is a minimum of 24months and maximum of 4yrs.Immigration rules might change before you finish and there is the chance that the new rules might be or not be in your favour.

A major component of securing PhD in NZ is getting the consent of a would be supervsior.If you are able to do that,most likely you will get admitted. Check the varuous university department requirements to see if you stand a chancee with your grades.

A good proposal will give you an edge

If you can afford to pay the domestic tuition rate and show $15,000 every year for your living expenses,all good

How do you want to cope with 3 kids here?

I cant offer you much more on specifics but THINK ABOUT THESE POINTS IN MAKING YOUR DECISION

cconcept:


The major thing PhD will give you based on current INZ provisions when it comes to PR is higher points-points for qualification and points for studying in the country.

Check INZ website -SMC,LTSSL,ISSL,CSSL to see what occupations fit into your present experience and qualification,then make some projections(this is not cast in stone,it might change anytime)

Though sciences generally stand a better chance of getting PR,the most important thing is still to get a job offer..think of spending 3yrs on PhD and be able/not being able to get an offer..though if you are good in your skill,you stand a chance

PhD in New Zealand is a minimum of 24months and maximum of 4yrs.Immigration rules might change before you finish and there is the chance that the new rules might be or not be in your favour.

A major component of securing PhD in NZ is getting the consent of a would be supervsior.If you are able to do that,most likely you will get admitted. Check the varuous university department requirements to see if you stand a chancee with your grades.

A good proposal will give you an edge

If you can afford to pay the domestic tuition rate and show $15,000 every year for your living expenses,all good

How do you want to cope with 3 kids here?

I cant offer you much more on specifics but THINK ABOUT THESE POINTS IN MAKING YOUR DECISION

please I will like to know if one needs to provide IELTS cert before he/she can get a student visa.

NB: Admission has been granted without it.

Thanks.

bikerboy1:


please I will like to know if one needs to provide IELTS cert before he/she can get a student visa.

NB: Admission has been granted without it.

Thanks.

Congratulations. Not required
Just prepare a solid visa application as much as possible-valid documentation.
Use online route to apply.

Which part of the country are you going?

cconcept:


Congratulations. Not required
Just prepare a solid visa application as much as possible-valid documentation.
Use online route to apply.

Which part of the country are you going?

Thanks.

Christchurch

bikerboy1:


Thanks.

Christchurch

great.
would be looking forward to welcoming you to the south island
hope you no go dey afraid of earthquakes and aftershocks

I won't go alone with the kids cos I can't face it alone , hubby is going with me. quote author=cconcept post=50261509]

The major thing PhD will give you based on current INZ provisions when it comes to PR is higher points-points for qualification and points for studying in the country.

Check INZ website -SMC,LTSSL,ISSL,CSSL to see what occupations fit into your present experience and qualification,then make some projections(this is not cast in stone,it might change anytime)

Though sciences generally stand a better chance of getting PR,the most important thing is still to get a job offer..think of spending 3yrs on PhD and be able/not being able to get an offer..though if you are good in your skill,you stand a chance

PhD in New Zealand is a minimum of 24months and maximum of 4yrs.Immigration rules might change before you finish and there is the chance that the new rules might be or not be in your favour.

A major component of securing PhD in NZ is getting the consent of a would be supervsior.If you are able to do that,most likely you will get admitted. Check the varuous university department requirements to see if you stand a chancee with your grades.

A good proposal will give you an edge

If you can afford to pay the domestic tuition rate and show $15,000 every year for your living expenses,all good

How do you want to cope with 3 kids here?

I cant offer you much more on specifics but THINK ABOUT THESE POINTS IN MAKING YOUR DECISION[/quote]

[quote author=Ladon7 post=50282170]I won't go alone with the kids cos I can't face it alone , hubby is going with me. quote author=cconcept post=50261509]

all the best.
Keep us updated

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Please, which university city or location is the best to raise a family while studying for a PhD in New Zealand? I just want to narrow down the choices.

Would appreciate ideas on locations that are less prone to earthquakes

40manlappy:


Please, which university city or location is the best to raise a family while studying for a PhD in New Zealand? I just want to narrow down the choices.

Would appreciate ideas on locations that are less prone to earthquakes

bro,this your question na wa oooo

I believe there is no part of the world that doesn't have its own share of natural disaster,so I cant authoritatively say an area is less prone to one.
However,in terms of earthquake,visit GEONET,the official source for geological hazard information for New Zealand for real time information on earthquakes and other disasters. Earthquakes occur almost all the time-some you feel them,some you dont notice.It all depends on the magnitude.The link I cited will give you a rough idea. I have personally experienced aftershocks in chch lasting few seconds to minutes-but not anything major.

I just did a screen shot of an earthquake as at the time of typing now.

I think all areas are okay.The 7-8 universities in the country are located in major areas

For those intending to use a sponsor for study visa applications.Please note that you can only use the same person year in year out.

Thanks concept. Appreciate

40manlappy:


Please, which university city or location is the best to raise a family while studying for a PhD in New Zealand? I just want to narrow down the choices.

Would appreciate ideas on locations that are less prone to earthquakes

Auckland is expensive but, a good prospect in terms of job during/after your PhD. 30% of students in my circle all have jobs, myself included. benefits of staying outside Auckland includes, higher points when applying for PR, 30% average reduction in terms of your accommodation fee. Nobody can tell you which city is the best because there is no direct answer. You need to do some permutation and combination. So for your answer, you are the best person to determine which city is best for you. No place in the world is safe in terms of natural disaster, that is why it is called a "Natural Disaster"

Thanks for responding @solomoncater

I am playing down emphasis on earthquakes now. My major concern is about cost of living and proximity to prospective university towns/cities.

Will take further look at Wellington, Hamilton, Dunedin and Otago. Further insights are appreciated.

cconcept:


my prof,pardon me.lost all contact on phone.pls send a blank email to me

prof,pls pm me

Hello guys, am new to Nairaland, I promised myself I will join when am done with visa application to New zealand.
So if you have any question about studying in NZ please do ask me.

dammywu:
Hello guys, am new to Nairaland, I promised myself I will join when am done with visa application to New zealand.
So if you have any question about studying in NZ please do ask me.

Is there any school in nz dat have reasonable tuition fee either for masters or pgd program, can sm1 pay in installment.

opaniyi12:

Is there any school in nz dat have reasonable tuition fee either for masters or pgd program, can sm1 pay in installment.

Honestly I am not sure, I can find out for you but meanwhile you can just go on the school sites. Paying installmental can be tricky because you need to show a receipt of your school fees payment for visa application

dammywu:
Hello guys, am new to Nairaland, I promised myself I will join when am done with visa application to New zealand.
So if you have any question about studying in NZ please do ask me.

hi did you apply online or send the documents to South Africa.

I applied online, I only send my passport to South Africa for physical Visa Stamp

yuad:


hi did you apply online or send the documents to South Africa.

Hello,

I have gone through the thread and learnt some stuffs.I wanna ask.If my wife gets a Phd position in New Zealand,will they give me full-time work permit?If yes,What kind of job do you think will be available for me?Do you think it will be possible for both of us to survive(accomm.,feeding,Insurance etc) with the kind of job?Like how much do we(Husband and wife) need to show the visa officer after paying her first year tuition?

solomoncater:
Hi Lekan,

Tell your bro to drop a copy of his transcript. Which Uni did he finish from? and is it Bsc. or Msc.?

lautech, btech