New Zealand has a temperate climate and is situated in the South Pacific east of Australia. It has a population of 4 million people who are mostly of European descent but also include Maori, Pacific Islanders, Chinese and Indians. New Zealand offers high quality education from top ranked universities and polytechnics to international students. Students can expect a safe, secure environment with costs of living around $12,000-15,000 per year including accommodation, food and textbooks. There are also opportunities to work part-time while studying.