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So far six of New Zealand’s eight universities have said they would pay half of the MIQ costs for new or returning students, but would not help fund partners or dependents. International students already pay significantly higher course fees to study New Zealand universities. For example, in 2020 a bachelor of commerce degree at Lincoln University cost $5900 for a domestic student, compared to $28,500 for someone from overseas.
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Karla Lopez Reyes was among the first international students to enter New Zealand following the border closure. Andrew Lessells, national president of New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations, said the Government and universities should foot the whole bill as many returning international students only left the country to visit family or undertake research.
Press Release – NZUSA The New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations is calling for increased student support to ensure that students can continue to study amid fluctuating Alert Levels. “With this mornings increase in COVID Alert Levels, students face yet more …
The New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations is calling for increased student support to ensure that students can continue to study amid fluctuating Alert Levels.
“With this morning’s increase in COVID Alert Levels, students face yet more uncertainty and stress at the start of the academic year. They’ve already had their orientations disrupted by COVID; the Government cannot allow this virus to ruin their entire year” says National President Andrew Lessells.