Great news from CIRP to students looking forward to study in New Zealand

CIRP and Victoria University of Wellington (VUW) has joined hands to create an excellent pathway for Sri Lankan students to study, work and live in New Zealand through their psychology transfer program.

Now you can complete the International Transfer Diploma in Psychology at CIRP and join the second year of the Bachelor of Psychology degree delivered at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand. Students who take this pathway study for one year at CIRP in Sri Lanka and will receive full exemptions for the first year of the VUW degree program.   

This pathway will reduce the cost of studying in New Zealand by about 14 Million rupees as the course fee and the cost of living for the entire 1st year can be saved. 

Employability of Psychology graduate in New Zealand 

Qualifying in Psychology opens opportunities in many different fields that are in demand in New Zealand. Psychology related jobs are on the list of expertise that allow employment based migration making this an excellent choice for individuals who have long term plans in New Zealand.

Psychology graduates can easily find job opportunities as well as further education options in New Zealand leading to stable careers. Not to forget that psychologists are among the professions that provides quick employment, and also among the highest paid jobs in New Zealand.

Clinical psychologist, Educational psychologist, Organizational psychologist and "Psychologist nec" (not elsewhere classified) appear on Immigration New Zealand's Green List. This means the Government is actively encouraging skilled psychologists from overseas to work in New Zealand.

Victoria University of Wellington, a globally respected university 

Victoria University of Wellington is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most prestigious tertiary institutions with a proud tradition of academic excellence. Founded in 1897 and today Victoria University of Wellington is in the top 2 percent of the world's 18,000 universities and in the top 100 universities in the world for 10 subjects. 

International rankings for 2024 reconfirm the University’s strong global standing thanks to the quality of our research and teaching and the reputation of our academics across many areas.

Victoria University of Wellington has an overall rating of Five Stars Plus—the maximum possible in the QS Stars University Ratings system. VUW is one of only 23 in the world to achieve this outstanding rating. It’s a mark of our exceptional performance across multiple indicators, including academic reputation, campus facilities, and international diversity, support, and collaborations.

Victoria University of Wellington is home to 22,000 students, including over 3,000 international students from more than 100 countries. The University aims to produce graduates whose learning has been developed inside and outside the classroom, experientially, and informed by a global perspective.

The Psychology programme at Victoria University of Wellington is ranked in the top 150 universities worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2024.

Wellington, a great city to study, work and live

University is located in Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand and is one of the best places in the world to live.

Wellington often ranks as one of the world's most livable cities (Global Livability Index 2022) and the world's #1 city in environmental security (Safe Cities Index 2021).Wellington is the safest city in New Zealand and ranks #7 in the world (Safe Cities Index 2021).

Wellington is a great place to work as well. New Zealand Government is a large employer and the city has the highest median income in New Zealand. The New Zealand unemployment rate is currently the 6th  lowest in the world (OECD 2021 Unemployment rate indicator.

Working during and after your studies 

New Zealand’s work rights for international students are among the best in the world. You can gain experience and skills working in New Zealand during and after your studies.

University’s Careers and Employment team can help you with career advice, preparing your CV, and finding a job. Talk to them when you start looking for work—they have great recommendations for international students.

Your student visa may allow you to work part time (up to 20 hours per week) during the academic year and full time (up to 40 hours per week) during scheduled breaks in study and during the Christmas and New Year holiday period.

New Zealand’s new post-study work visa allows graduates with a Bachelor’s degree or higher to stay and work in New Zealand for up to three years. Working in New Zealand is the perfect opportunity to build your future career using the networks and skills you have gained during your studies.

Victoria University & CIRP

Credit transfer & academic progression agreement between CIRP and Victoria University of Wellington, is the only transfer program in psychology that allows 100% credit transfer to New Zealand. 

Completing the first part of their bachelor’s degree in Sri Lanka is not only cost effective but also prepares students for international higher education giving an excellent advantage in achieving success in the latter part of the degree program.

Students benefit immensely through this transfer program as they have the opportunity to achieve their goal of graduating from a top university in the world, living in one of the safest countries in the world.

CIRP’s ability to secure a 100% credit transfer with a world leading prestigious university like VUW is an excellent testimony of the quality standards of CIRP’s psychology programs. CIRP considers it a privilege to be able to establish a credit transfer agreement with a prestigious university like VUW.

You can get information about this program by calling 0117 212 333 or 0117 212 999. You can also request for a call by sending us your contact details.

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