EPISODE · May 15, 2023 · 3 MIN
Geoff Bilbrough: Education NZ spokesperson on NZ taking in more international students than before the pandemic
from Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · host Newstalk ZB
New Zealand is taking in more international students than before the pandemic, but polytechs and schools are missing out. The number of study visas issued in the past eight months is up 10 percent on 2019 figures. Education New Zealand says visa approvals for universities have increased, but visa approvals for schools and polytechs have halved. Spokesperson Geoff Bilbrough told Kate Hawkesby there is not one clear reason for this, and students look at many international factors. He says New Zealand universities rank highly on the global stage, making it an attractive option for families. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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