International students are loving their time in New Zealand, as new data shows a steady recovery in enrolments.

The 2025 International Student Experience Survey shows the number of students enrolled in domestic institutes, has increased 16% to almost 64,000 since 2024.

It found 87% of students gave a positive rating of their overall experience.

Education New Zealand Chief Executive Amanda Malu told Mike Hosking that students value the connections they make, the overall living experience, and the visa process.

She says there's a 10% jump in students finding the via process positive.

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International students are loving their time in New Zealand, as new data shows a steady recovery in enrolments.
The 2025 International Student Experience Survey shows the number of students enrolled in domestic institutes, has increased 16% to almost 64,000 since 2024.
It found 87% of students gave a positive rating of their overall experience.
Education New Zealand Chief Executive Amanda Malu told Mike Hosking that students value the connections they make, the overall living experience, and the visa process.
She says there's a 10% jump in students finding the via process positive.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Amanda Malu: Education New Zealand Chief Executive says international student numbers are recovering

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