Pathway to Master’s in New Zealand

After completing the PG Diploma at SCET, students can progress directly to the second year of a Master’s in IT or Data Science at our partner institutions:

🎓 Partner Universities:

  • Wintec (Waikato Institute of Technology)

  • WelTec & Whitireia (Te Pūkenga)


🕒 Program Structure:

  • 6 Months – PG Diploma @ SCET

  • 1 Year – Master’s @ New Zealand (NZ)

  • 💼 Work Permit: 3 years (as per NZ govt norms)


Master’s Pathway Programs at Partner Universities

  • Wintec – Hamilton City Campus (Te Pūkenga)

    • Master of Applied Information Technology

    • • Duration: 18 months (Full-time)

    • • Credits: 180 (Levels 8–9)

    • • Tuition Fee (1 year): NZD 24,000–28,000 (~₹13–15.5 lakhs)

  • Whitireia & WelTec (Te Pūkenga)

    • Master of Information Technology (MIT)

    • • Duration: 18 months (Full-time)

    • • Credits: 180 (Levels 8 & 9)

    • • Tuition Fee (1 year): NZD 26,000–30,000 (~₹14–17 lakhs)



 

💰 Cost Comparison

Item

Direct NZ Master’s

SCET Twinning Pathway

Tuition Fee (2 years)

₹30–35 Lakhs

₹16–17 Lakhs

PG Diploma at SCET (India)

–

₹1.6 Lakhs

Tuition in NZ (1 year)

Full amount

Half (1 year only)

Work Permit

✅ Yes

✅ Yes

Total Savings

–

₹15–18 Lakhs

 

👪 Family Work Permit & PR Pathway

  • ✅ Spouse Work Permit: Eligible for Open Work Visa

  • ✅ Children: Can access public schooling

  • ✅ Post-Study Work Visa: Up to 3 years

  • ✅ Path to Permanent Residency (PR): Based on job offer & immigration score


 

💼 Career Opportunities in New Zealand

New Zealand is actively seeking skilled professionals in:

  • Data Science & AI

  • Machine Learning Engineering

  • Cybersecurity Analysis

  • Cloud & DevOps

  • Software Development

  • UI/UX Design


🌟 Data Science & AI jobs are among the top 3 tech sectors in NZ with rising demand projected till 2030.