Cost of Study in New Zealand for Indian students 2024

Studying abroad is one of the very crucial decisions for the students as well as the family. There are many factors which the students’ needs to keep in mind. Cost of studying abroad is one of the very important factors in the decision making.

This blog article compiled by an experienced LIA Licensed Immigration adviser based in Chandigarh consists of important information regarding the funds required for study in New Zealand. This article covers the following point

  • Type of institution colleges/universities and Tuition fee for study in New Zealand for different courses
  • Tuition fee Masters in New Zealand
  • Tuition fee for Bachelors in New Zealand
  • Tuition fee for post graduate Diploma in New Zealand
  • Tuition for Graduate Diploma in New Zealand
  • Cost of Living in New Zealand 2024

Type of institution colleges/universities and Tuition fee for study in New Zeeland for different courses

There are 3 Types of institutes to study in New Zealand

  • Universities in New Zealand
  • Te Pukenga New Zealand Institute of skills and technology NZIST
  • PTE’s that is private training establishments

The tuition for studying in New Zealand would depend on the course you choose. Tuition fee varies program by program. Further the yion tuition fee may also vary depending on the type of institution to wish to study in New Zealand. The tuition fee for course in Universities in New Zealand are higher as compared to tuition fee in Te Pukenga New Zealand Institute of skills and technology NZIST and   PTE’s that is private training establishments

For example

Let’s say that you are an applicant who is looking forward to study in New Zealand after 12th. You choose to do 3 year Bachelors in Business in NZ. Bachelor of business in available in Universities, Te Pukenga New Zealand Institute of skills and technology NZIST and PTE’s. The tuition fee for 3 years Bachelors in Business would vary in the 3 types of institutes

  • Tuition fee for Bachelors in Business in Auckland University of technology 2024 is about NZD 35000 per year. This includes student services levy
  • Tuition fee for Bachelors in Business in Otago Polytechnic Te Pukenga New Zealand Institute of skills and technology is about NZD 25000 per year
  • Tuition fee for Bachelors in Business in Auckland Institute of Studies which is a private college is about NZD 21000 per year

Further the cost of tuition fee for Bachelors in New Zealand also varies depending on the Bachelors program

  • BSc Nursing cost in New Zealand University per year is about 39000
  • BSc Nursing cost in New Zealand Te Pukenga New Zealand institute of skills and technology per year is about 28000

Tuition fee Masters in New Zealand 2024

The tuition fee for Masters in New Zealand would depend on college or university you wish to study. It would also depend on the Master’s program you are doing.

For example

The annual tuition fee for Masters of hospitality management in a University could cost you about New Zealand dollars 38000

The annual tuition fee for Masters in Hotel Management program at Toi Hoi Mai Te Pukenga New Zealand institute of skills and technology is New Zealand dollars 33000 for international students

Masters of Architecture in Otago Polytechnic with a complete tuition fee for two years is 64,000 New Zealand dollars.

One year tuition fee cost in Auckland university of technology for Masters of Architecture  is about New Zealand dollars 44,000. As it is a two years program, so the complete tuition fee would be around about 86,000 New Zealand dollars

Tuition fee for Post Graduate Diploma (PG Diploma) in New Zealand

The cost of post graduate diploma in New Zealand would again vary depending on the choice of college or university

Tuition fee for 1 year post graduate diploma in Auckland institute of studies is about NZD 22400

Tuition fee for 1 year year post graduate diploma in Unitec is about 33000 NZD

Cost of Living and Travel expense requirement for study in New Zealand

As per immigration New Zealand – INZ student visa applicants need to have sufficient funds to support their tuition fee ,cost of living as well as travel expense. They must attach the proof of this with their New Zealand study visa application.

Cost of living amount for New Zealand is NZ $20,000 and travel expense NZ $1,500.

Application fee for study in New Zealand –Applying admission to universities and colleges

There is no Application fee for study in New Zealand! You can apply for a college or university free of cost.

When to pay tuition fees in New Zealand for international students?

Indian students do not need to pay for tuition fees to study in New Zealand in advance. They can pay after they receive the New Zealand study visa AIP: Approval in Principle.

Cost to complete New Zealand study visa document checklist

The Cost to complete New Zealand study visa document checklist is minor, like Medical Examination cost and Departmental fee for PCC: Police Clearance Certificate etc.

New Zealand study visa processing fee from India 

The New Zealand study visa processing fee from India is NZ $430, approximately INR 22,000-23,000.

Contact LIA at West Highlander Immigration to know in detail about the cost for New Zealand study visa

Applicants can contact the best New Zealand study visa consultant in Chandigarh, West Highlander, to know about

  • Application fee for study in New Zealand
  • When to pay tuition fees in New Zealand for international students
  • Cost to complete New Zealand study visa document checklist
  • New Zealand study visa processing fee from India
  • Study in New Zealand cost for 2-3 year long programs
  • Cost of travel to New Zealand for Indian students