Study in New Zealand

Small classes, safe cities and a 3-year open work visa

New Zealand offers a calmer, more personal study experience with generous post-study work rights and Green List occupations that lead straight to residence.

Tuition

NZD 28,000 – NZD 45,000 / year

Living cost

NZD 20,000 / year (immigration requirement)

Part-time wage

NZD 23.50 / hour (adult minimum)

Post-study work

Up to 36 months

Intakes

February · July

Visa route

Fee Paying Student Visa — 20 hours/week work

Why New Zealand

Post-Study Work Visa up to 3 years
All eight universities ranked in the global top 500
Green List occupations with fast residence routes
Partners of master's students can get open work rights

Popular universities

University of Auckland
University of Otago
Victoria University of Wellington
Massey University
University of Canterbury
Auckland University of Technology

Popular courses

Information TechnologyAgriculture & Food ScienceNursingConstructionHospitality

Programmes we place students into

Master of Information Technology

University of Auckland · Master's / MS

NZD 48,000 / yearFall 2026 · Spring 2027

Master of Public Health

University of Otago · Master's / MS

NZD 41,500 / yearFall 2026 · Spring 2027

Bachelor of Aviation Management

Massey University · Bachelor's

NZD 37,900 / yearFall 2026 · Spring 2027

Master of Nursing Science

Auckland University of Technology · Master's / MS

NZD 43,200 / yearFall 2026 · Spring 2027

Master of Data Science

Victoria University of Wellington · Master's / MS

NZD 45,000 / yearFall 2026 · Spring 2027

MEng Mechanical Engineering

University of Canterbury · Master's / MS

NZD 44,800 / yearFall 2026 · Spring 2027

MBA

Lincoln University · MBA

NZD 46,000 totalFall 2026 · Spring 2027

Fees are the published international rate for the 2026–27 cycle and are indicative. The university offer letter is always the final word.

New Zealand country briefing

Education system

8 government-funded universities and 16 institutes of technology
400+ private training establishments
Industry-endorsed hospitality and trades programmes with paid internships

Cost of study & living

Polytechnic diploma: NZD 26,000–30,000 per year
University degree: NZD 32,000–40,000 per year; MBA around NZD 35,000
Living cost about NZD 20,000 per year

Test requirements

Diploma IELTS 5.5, bachelor's 6.0, postgraduate diploma and master's 6.5

Work rights & stay-back

20 hours/week in term, 40 hours during vacations
Stay-back: 1 year for diploma routes, up to 3 years for master's
Spouse work permit available for postgraduate students

Intakes: February, July and October intakes.

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