Haven't chosen a university yet?
Come and listen anyway.
The hardest part of choosing a New Zealand university is rarely a shortage of information. It is that after the rankings, the course pages and the prospectuses, you still are not surewhich university, and which subject, actually suits you.
What is the difference between the same subject at two different universities? Where can it take you after graduation? And where should you start reading about the post-study work visa and skilled migration?
These are the questions students and parents ask us most often. This October, Jomel has invitedrepresentatives from six New Zealand universities to run six online seminars. In each one, the university's representative introduces what the university is known for, its popular subjects and where its graduates go, then takes questions on choosing a university, choosing a subject and career direction.
The six sessions: six New Zealand universities
| Date | Time | University |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct (Thu) | 12:00 | Lincoln University Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki |
| 2 Oct (Fri) | 11:00 | University of Auckland Waipapa Taumata Rau |
| 7 Oct (Wed) | 12:00 | University of Otago Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka |
| 9 Oct (Fri) | 12:00 | Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka |
| 10 Oct (Sat) | 12:00 | University of Canterbury Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha |
| 14 Oct (Wed) | 12:00 | Massey University Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa |
Times are Taiwan time (UTC+8). All six sessions are online; attend one or attend them all.
What each session covers
- Popular subjects, and how to narrow the choice What each university is known for, and its career-focused subjects
- How a subject connects to a career Where the subject is used, and what graduates go on to do
- Planning the application The process, what to prepare, and how far ahead to start
Every session leaves time for questions, put directly to the university's representative.
After graduation: PSWV and SMC
Alongside the universities, Jomel adviser Silvia will cover two things that bear directly on the subject you choose:
- PSWV — Post Study Work Visa the qualification level you need to reach to be eligible after graduating
- SMC — Skilled Migrant Category how the job you take after graduating shapes a later residence application
The visa content in these sessions is general information and planning direction, not an assessment of any individual case. Under New Zealand immigration law, only IAA-licensed immigration advisers and lawyers may give immigration advice. Silvia Chen is an IAA-licensed immigration adviser (Provisional Licence, IAA No. 202504240) and, as IAA rules require, practises under the supervision of a Full Licence adviser.
Who these sessions are for
You do not need to have chosen a university, or to know yet what you want to study.
If you are still comparing, still undecided, or simply want to understand more, these sessions are for you.Bring your questions and put them to the universities and to our advisers.
How to register
After adding us on LINE, remember to send a message — otherwise your question doesn't reach us.
Further reading
Studying here: how the school years compare, and planning by age
Why we start by asking where you want to end up
Five New Zealand residence pathways, compared
Session times and content may change; we will let you know using the contact details you provide when registering. Courses, places and entry requirements are set by each university and may change.