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Why Indian Students Are Choosing New Zealand: A Global Conversation with Dr Erik Lithandar, DVC of the University of Auckland

• Kapeel Gupta • Season 3 • Episode 63

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Why Indian Students Are Choosing New Zealand: A Global Conversation with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Auckland

When Indian students and parents think about studying abroad, the biggest question is simple:

👉 Which country and university will truly shape my future?

In this special and high-impact episode of The Kapeel Gupta Career PodShow, we bring you an exclusive global conversation with  Dr Erik Lithander, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Strategy) at the University of Auckland, New Zealand’s leading global university.

As Indian student interest in New Zealand continues to rise, this episode goes beyond surface-level advice and explores the strategic reality of global education, employability, and India–New Zealand collaboration.

If you are a student, parent, or education planner evaluating study abroad options, this conversation will help you make a more informed and future-ready decision.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

âś… Why Indian student enrolments in New Zealand are growing rapidly
 âś… What makes the University of Auckland stand out globally
 âś… Real employability outcomes after graduation
 âś… How the New Zealand Centre at IIT Delhi benefits Indian students
 âś… Scholarships, funding pathways, and industry opportunities
 âś… Student life, safety, and well-being in Auckland
 âś… Future India–New Zealand education collaboration trends
 âś… Expert advice for confused Indian study-abroad aspirants

🌍 Why This Episode Matters

Studying abroad today is not just about choosing a country.

It is about:

  • global relevance
  • career readiness
  • research exposure
  • long-term employability

Dr Erik Lithander shares institutional insights rarely discussed publicly, helping Indian families understand how top universities evaluate talent and prepare students for the future economy.

👤 About Your Host

Kapeel Gupta is a Career Coach, Study Abroad Expert, Graphotherapist, and Founder of Study Abroad Academy.
He is on a mission to help 100,000+ Indian students move from confusion to clarity and build globally relevant careers through informed decision-making.

🚀 Take the Next Step

If this episode helped you think differently about studying abroad:

âś… Share it with a student or parent exploring global education
 âś… Follow The Kapeel Gupta Career PodShow for expert career insights
✅ Register for Kapeel Gupta’s Career Clarity Webinar (https://courses.studyabroadacademy.in/career-webinar)
âś… Connect for personalised guidance and mentorship

Because the right education decision can change your life trajectory.

⏱️ Suggested Timestamps

00:00 — Introduction
 02:43 — India–New Zealand education momentum
 05:37 — Why University of Auckland
 09:06 — Employability & career outcomes
 19:19 — New Zealand Centre at IIT Delhi
 26:37 — Scholarships & access
 31:44 — Student life in Auckland
 43:39 — Advice to Indian aspirants
 45:50 — Future of India–NZ collaboration
 49:36 — Closing insights

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