Accreditation
Universities in New Zealand are
self-managing and have mechanisms for internal and external
monitoring and review of their academic programmes.
The Committee on University
Academic Programmes of the New Zealand Vice-chancellors'
Committee (NZVCC) is responsible that ensuring New Zealand
university academic programmes meet quality standards.
Universities must also satisfy
New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) standards and
demonstrate that appropriate criteria are being applied and that
standards are being maintained.
The academic year
The academic year in New Zealand
begins in late February or early March (end of summer) and
finishes in November (spring). Most of the universities in New
Zealand operate on a semester system, although a few operate on
a trimester or quarter system.
Research in New Zealand
universities
Research by New Zealand
university staff covers a wide spectrum and forms a vital aspect
of university teaching. Research is the principal characteristic
that distinguishes universities from other tertiary education
institutions in New Zealand. New Zealand universities maintain a
high level of research activity that continues to be
internationally recognised.
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