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lovylovy:
My Journey to PhD Admission in New Zealand – and Tips for You
I’d like to share my experience with getting a PhD admission in New Zealand, and hopefully encourage those of you who are also considering this path. Please note this is not legal or financial advice—just my own story and what worked for me.
✨ 1. Why a PhD is a great option
• If you already have a strong academic background (First Class, Second Class Upper, or a Master’s), a PhD is often more affordable compared to pursuing another Master’s in New Zealand.
• PhD programs also open more doors: scholarships, work opportunities, and pathways for dependents.
• Alternatively, diploma programs in fields on New Zealand’s Green List are a great option, especially for critical skills in demand.
✨ 2. Securing Admission
• I started by Googling the departments aligned with my research interests.
• I reached out directly to the HODs and lecturers, sharing my proposal.
• Thankfully, one HOD responded positively and became my supervisor.
• My biggest tip: don’t hesitate to reach out—New Zealand academics are very responsive.
✨ 3. Visa Application & Proof of Funds
• When applying for a student visa, you must show proof of funds for the entire duration of your study.
• For example, if fees are NZD 10,000 per year and living expenses are NZD 20,000, that’s NZD 30,000 per year. For a 3-year PhD, you must show NZD 90,000+ in proof of funds.
• Proof of funds should include:
o Tuition + insurance (covered in your offer letter)
o Living expenses (NZD 20,000/year)
• If you don’t have a scholarship, ask your supervisor about available funding options as you apply.
✨ 4. Bringing Family
• PhD students can bring dependents:
o Spouse/partner → open work visa
o Children → dependent student visa
✨ 5. Support Systems
• Many schools connect applicants with regional agents to guide the admission and visa process.
• Licensed Immigration Advisors are also available (some schools cover their cost). While you can apply on your own, working with a licensed advisor can save time and reduce errors.
✨ 6. Travel & Arrival Tips
• Direct travel from Nigeria is possible via Qatar Airways → Nigeria → Qatar → Auckland → your university city.
• At New Zealand border control, be very careful with food:
o No raw grains (beans, corn, etc.). All foods must be processed (powdered, ground, dried, sealed, labelled).
o Palm oil is allowed if properly sealed with no leaks.
o Max 2kg per food product.
o Never bring flight fruit (e.g., apples)—discard before landing to avoid fines.
✨ 7. Final Thoughts
• Admission response times are quick (my visa came in 3–6 weeks).
• Preparation is key: secure your funding proof, research supervisors, and know the border rules.
• Most importantly, don’t be afraid to reach out for help—whether from schools, agents, or those of us who’ve gone ahead.
👉 If you’re considering New Zealand, feel free to connect—I’m always happy to listen, share, and support where I can.

Disclaimer: This is not a legal statement or legal advise, it is just me sharing my experience.

Please I sent an email request to you. I just got admission at Eastern institute of technology. I need some guidance for visa application

lovylovy:
My Journey to PhD Admission in New Zealand – and Tips for You
I’d like to share my experience with getting a PhD admission in New Zealand, and hopefully encourage those of you who are also considering this path. Please note this is not legal or financial advice—just my own story and what worked for me.
✨ 1. Why a PhD is a great option
• If you already have a strong academic background (First Class, Second Class Upper, or a Master’s), a PhD is often more affordable compared to pursuing another Master’s in New Zealand.
• PhD programs also open more doors: scholarships, work opportunities, and pathways for dependents.
• Alternatively, diploma programs in fields on New Zealand’s Green List are a great option, especially for critical skills in demand.
✨ 2. Securing Admission
• I started by Googling the departments aligned with my research interests.
• I reached out directly to the HODs and lecturers, sharing my proposal.
• Thankfully, one HOD responded positively and became my supervisor.
• My biggest tip: don’t hesitate to reach out—New Zealand academics are very responsive.
✨ 3. Visa Application & Proof of Funds
• When applying for a student visa, you must show proof of funds for the entire duration of your study.
• For example, if fees are NZD 10,000 per year and living expenses are NZD 20,000, that’s NZD 30,000 per year. For a 3-year PhD, you must show NZD 90,000+ in proof of funds.
• Proof of funds should include:
o Tuition + insurance (covered in your offer letter)
o Living expenses (NZD 20,000/year)
• If you don’t have a scholarship, ask your supervisor about available funding options as you apply.
✨ 4. Bringing Family
• PhD students can bring dependents:
o Spouse/partner → open work visa
o Children → dependent student visa
✨ 5. Support Systems
• Many schools connect applicants with regional agents to guide the admission and visa process.
• Licensed Immigration Advisors are also available (some schools cover their cost). While you can apply on your own, working with a licensed advisor can save time and reduce errors.
✨ 6. Travel & Arrival Tips
• Direct travel from Nigeria is possible via Qatar Airways → Nigeria → Qatar → Auckland → your university city.
• At New Zealand border control, be very careful with food:
o No raw grains (beans, corn, etc.). All foods must be processed (powdered, ground, dried, sealed, labelled).
o Palm oil is allowed if properly sealed with no leaks.
o Max 2kg per food product.
o Never bring flight fruit (e.g., apples)—discard before landing to avoid fines.
✨ 7. Final Thoughts
• Admission response times are quick (my visa came in 3–6 weeks).
• Preparation is key: secure your funding proof, research supervisors, and know the border rules.
• Most importantly, don’t be afraid to reach out for help—whether from schools, agents, or those of us who’ve gone ahead.
👉 If you’re considering New Zealand, feel free to connect—I’m always happy to listen, share, and support where I can.

Disclaimer: This is not a legal statement or legal advise, it is just me ssharing my experience.

Please how many months proof of fund am I to show??

williams20:
1. Yes your dependant partner can switch his or her visa seamlessly if she gets sponsorship from a licensed employer in the united kingdom.

2. Your partner can use NARIC evaluation , PTE , IELTS and many more to prove her English proficiency

3. Try to do the right thing as a student cos a lot depends on you living right. I know it's hard but stick to the term time work hour limits for the sake of the future of all of you including your dependants.
To the last question , you can become your partners dependant if they get tier 2 or other classes of work visas but that will be at the completion of your studies.

Good morning

Thank you so much. But for this English proficiency, can normal Waec or Neco secondary school result be used?

Hello guys. Please i have a few questions

1) Is it possible for dependant in tier 4 visa to switch to tier 2 if main applicant hasnt finished his/her msc?

2) What can be used as English proficiency if dependant wants to apply for COS?

3) If main applicant worked more than 20 hours during study, can he/she apply for dependant visa if his spouse got COS, since he/she may not get psw visa?

Thank you

Hello nairalanders. Thank you duchess and mimilyrics for your contribution so far as both MA and dependant application was successful. Please I am in need of accommodation in Cardiff, Treforest or pontypridd. My husband is to travel this week and this accommodation issue is giving us sleepless night. He is to travel alone while I come later when he gets a house. Please if you can be of any help with a house of fair amount, kindly respond. Will really appreciate.

Hello please I need urgent help. When applying for a spouse dependant visa and part of proof of fund is in MA’s account, is a consent letter enough to submit to the embassy, or should a home office consent form also be submitted.

Hello house please i have two questions.

1) What does fund recycling mean?.

2) How is a consent letter written. Is there like a format or something?

[quote author=duchess90 post=123887291]Hello

1. Not a problem, decisions change all the time if needed, so even though he ticked a Yes he can proceed to go for his appointment alone


2. His decision

3. It should be fine if he decides to attend his biometrics after 28days. The cut off time frame is 240days after which he will need to start a new application. His IHS and Visa fees should still remain. He may have to however, upload updated versions of his financial document as it may be past the 31days mark to use it


Thank you dear. 😊😊

Please I need an urgent advice. My bro has paid IHS fee and visa fee but yet to book an appointment date because of this new rate. He just found out today and saw that the pof won’t be enough for him and his wife. I adviced him to apply alone and start his wife pof, so that when she wants to apply for hers, she can use it, then use his also with a consent letter. The problem now is:

1) He said he filled ‘Yes’ when asked if his dependant is coming with him during the visa application.

2) His agent advised him to top up the amount to cover him and his wife and leave it for another 28 days.

Please does anybody have any other advice on how to go about this situation??. Will the ihs and visa fee paid already affect his appointment date if he decides to wait 28 days again??

Thank you

Good evening. Please I am a youth corper in Lagos and a graduate of mass communication. I would appreciate it if anybody here can link me up with a good ppa. Please

Please am a youth corper in Lagos in need of a good ppa. I am a graduate of mass communication. Please I would appreciate it if you can help. Thank you

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TollaniINC:
College ? You mean SS3? And she don get pikin already? Wow..

Wat re u saying

patomberekpe:
So who was taking the video,because it's obvious it was planned,these celebrities, why are You guys always making them Look Very important than others.

Xo dah it will pepper haterz lyk u

Ayoleeboy007:
83% what happened to the remaining 17% ,he is a pilot for God's sake hundreds of life are at risk he should have gotten nothing less than 120% to be on a safer side, if I enter plane see am for cockpit I go run go down if na for air I see am I go still use parachute go down because for me he no qualify to fly me.

U talk too much

Sellfish:
They are prostitutes until proven otherwise, smart Madam...

And yes...the arrested women were all prostitutes...Go read the news of their arrest again with glasses if needed

Ok sir. You free to go sell ur fish

Sellfish:
Instead of these silly celebrities to condemn the acts of prostitution perpetrated by these women, they are chasing shadows and talking trash

If those girls were not prostituting upandan in the club, would the police have had the opportunity to harass them?


If those girls were in their husband's or father's houses, police for arrest them?

Ashawo work is like armed robbery work...Whatever you see, you take....You can't be doing the illegal and immoral act of prostitution and still be complaining that illegalities and immoralities were inflicted on you....immorality births immorality


If you want to be treated like a responsible human being, act like one....finito

Being in a club doesn't make u a prostitute dumbass..

Lol hanty Aguata dey find husband. If any guy chats u up here,, he jus wana connect wit u cos of ur cheap bride price. U knw say pipo dey too rush cheap tinz..
Nnewi gals lyk us dont need to downgrade our fellow igbo gals or any igbo town jus to prove our worth.
Action speaks louder dan words.. We no dey too make noise..

lol Aguata and advertisement,, continue advertising ursef ooo...

gentlesmithugo:
when are we going dear.this country don tire me.I swear

Lol ure too late.. Am dere already.

Why are dey punishing only d pipo dah were sent nd not d main people.. Z very rong,, i jus wish Nigeria can be organised enough and cancel any party caught in election rigging...
Everything abt dis country z unfair especially to d poor masses...
Pls who wana follow me to Canada,, i hav two flight tickets.

Hahhaaahhhaahhaahhahhh Nigeria isnt complete without problem..
We're used to it,, dis one no be news.

Who cares..
Wen i casted mine,, nobody snapped me.. My vote no even make front page.

At d end, they still remain one of d poorest states in Nigeria.. Quite unfortunate our leaders our using dem to pursue dier selfish interest but cant develop dier already wrecked nd poverty state.

lol who cares if hs voting or not..
He dosent even have gender.
Bye bye ogamadam

stag:
That’d be quite a relief.

We need charming smiles like yours to keep polling units tension free

Hahhaahha stp hitting on me publicly.. Ahhhh am gerrin shy

Atiku den Sowore.
My opinion dosent make Atiku competent enough fr us. A thief will always be a thief.

Martyns77:
PLEASE ARMY IS BUSY SNATCHING BALLOT BOXES EVERYWHERE IN EAST, WHO WILL NOW SHOT THEM?

Shey u have hand.. Luk for any criminal in ur area,, then u borrow their gun..
Locate d army ballot snatchers and shoot all of dem for us..

N.B: Pls b4 u undergo dis sweet process i jus tld u,, make arrangements for ur burial first..

wis3:
you're a suspect.

lol but u dnt hv proof

stag:
Hi. I’m not sure what to say to you to make you go out to vote but...

Pls go out to vote

Lol do u knw if ive voted?? �