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LilacBuds, a leading independent education consultancy, has helped 500+ students in New Zealand fulfill their study abroad dreams. With over a decade of experience, we specialize in tailored guidance for international education, including admissions to prestigious universities worldwide.
Highlights
Expert College and MBA Consulting: Specialized guidance for undergraduate, master's, and MBA admissions, ensuring students secure places in top global universities.
A Decade of Experience in New Zealand: A trusted name in study abroad consulting, supporting students and families through every step of the admissions journey.
Trusted by Students: Our dedicated, one-on-one approach has earned us a strong reputation, helping students gain admission to their dream universities.
Lilacbuds has become the preferred study abroad consultants in New Zealand for students who are considering study abroad opportunities. Our overseas study counseling, top 50 universities admit success and large scholarship awards make us the trusted partner for study abroad aspirants in New Zealand.
College admits to the US, UK and Canada
MBA admits to Top 25 Business Schools
Million in scholarships for the 2025 intake
Our end-to-end admission support and mentoring, has helped us be recognized amongst the top abroad education consultants in New Zealand.
Our Study abroad consultants have a discovery session with you to understand your education, interests, work experiences, finances, personal characteristics and more. This initial discussion forms the foundation of our personalized approach, ensuring that our guidance aligns perfectly with your individual goals and ambitions.
It is important to be aware that which amongst the top universities are good for your career growth. Work one-on-one with our abroad education consultants in New Zealand who will help you make informed decisions on program & school choice. By analysing each student’s goals, profile, grades and other factors, we create a list of universities throughout the world.
The top tutors guide you with the best methods to score high on the SAT/ACT or GMAT & GRE. With a digital bank of 2000+ practice questions, preparation material, and data focused analysis of strength & weakness for improvement. We help you ace your standardized tests.
Your entire academic & professional journey culminates into a core application component - the SOP & Essay. We help you identify key narratives with multiple iterations & drafts reviewed by industry experts and mentors. Our editing teams come with a strong background in storytelling and ensure perfection in the structure and flow.
There are numerous scholarships available that partially or almost completely waive off the fees. Over our combined 35+ years of experience our experts know which are the right scholarships to apply for , and guide you on how to improve your ROI on higher education.
Our deep industry knowledge helps you develop the right LOR strategy. Our expert team of mentors review your profile & provide constructive feedback during multiple interview practice sessions. We aren’t called the best study abroad counsellors in New Zealand for no reason!
Our mentors have extensive experience in study abroad and admissions process. They have been through the entire process and know what it takes to get accepted into top universities .
Drushti
London College of Economics
Karan
CEIBS
Devanshi
New York University
Mandar
Cornell University
Don’t take our word for it. Hear from our students
LilacBuds made my master's application journey effortless. Their expert advice on university selection, SOP review, and interview prep was spot on. The structured approach and seamless tech platform kept everything on track. Truly the best choice for studying abroad!
Aarav
University of Bath, UK
Applying for my MBA felt overwhelming until LilacBuds stepped in. Their deep profile insights, strategic essay guidance, and hands-on interview coaching gave my application an edge. If you're in New Zealand aiming for top global schools, this is the team to trust!
Mei
Northeastern University, USA
LilacBuds turned my study-abroad dream into reality. Their structured test prep, smart application strategies, and scholarship guidance made all the difference. The mentors genuinely care, and their tech-driven process made everything smooth and stress-free. Couldn’t have done it without them!
Rohan
ESCP, France
20+ years of expertise & success in the industry.
A boost of 90% in students' chances of pursuing a desired course.
Adaptive and personalised counsellingstrategy for each student.
As study abroad consultants, we offer expert guidance on selecting the right university, preparing applications, reviewing SOPs & essays, and securing scholarships. We also assist with interview preparation ad visa applications to ensure a smooth admission process.
Our services include university selection, application guidance, SOP & essay reviews, visa assistance, financial planning, and post-admission support. We help students at every step of the process.
Our consultation fees vary based on the services you require. We offer free initial counseling, and additional services like SOP reviews, visa assistance, and university applications are available at different pricing plans.
Yes, many universities in New Zealand offer scholarships for international students based on academic excellence, leadership skills, and extracurricular achievements. We assist students in identifying and applying for relevant scholarships.
Some of the top universities in New Zealand include:
The process typically takes between 3 to 6 months. It includes university selection, application submission, document verification, visa processing, and final preparations before departure.
You can start by booking a free counseling session with us. Our experts will assess your profile, recommend suitable universities, and guide you through the entire application process.