The Cost of Education in New Zealand

Cost of Education in New Zealand 

From short-term English language courses to postgraduate degrees, there is always a qualification to suit you. The tuition fees you pay varies from NZD$13,000 to NZD$60,000 per-year. This really depends on what you study, and which provider is delivering the education. Download NZ University fees for International Students 2019 (PDF 225KB) here.

As part of tuition fees, you must provide supporting documents that you can cover your living expenses while studying in New Zealand. The living expenses in New Zealand for international students are approximately NZ$1200 per month includes accommodation, meals, transportation, utilities, other miscellaneous. If you will be studying in New Zealand for more than a year, you‘ll need to show that you have at least NZ$15,000 to support yourself for the first year. However, the living costs will depend on your lifestyle and which part of the country you live in.

As an example, Victoria University recommends that international students need around NZ$18,000 – $27,000 per year, the University of Auckland recommends NZ$20,000 – $25,000 per year and Massey University recommends NZ$15,000 – $18,000 per year.

International student’s work rights in New Zealand 

New Zealand offers international students the opportunity to work up to 20 hours a week, or unlimited-hour in the holidays. The national minimum wages in New Zealand is NZ$16.50 per hour. Assuming if you are studying and working in New Zealand, you will get to make around NZ$300 per-week. This amount would be sufficient to cover most accommodation cost and you would have some balance to buy your meals. As international students in New Zealand, your dependent spouse can share the same work right under your student visa.