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Tuition Fees
Fees for international students depend on the provider, subject and length of study. Medicine and veterinary science cost more. Study with New Zealand (the government's education agency) publishes typical annual ranges. International PhD students pay the same fees as domestic PhD students.
- Bachelor's degree (updated March 2025)
- About NZ$35,000 – NZ$55,000 per year
- Postgraduate degree
- About NZ$20,000 – NZ$45,000 per year
- PhD (domestic rate, updated March 2025)
- About NZ$6,500 – NZ$7,500 per year
Sources: Study with New Zealand: Tuition fees and cost of living
Last checked October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm with the official source.
Living Costs
Immigration New Zealand requires tertiary students to show money for living costs, separate from tuition. Study with New Zealand notes that universities estimate actual living costs at about NZ$18,000–NZ$27,000 a year, depending on the city.
- Visa proof of funds, tertiary study of 1 year or more (2026)
- NZ$20,000 per year
- Study shorter than 1 year
- NZ$1,667 per month
Sources: Immigration New Zealand: Student fund requirements; Study with New Zealand: Tuition fees and cost of living
Last checked October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm with the official source.
Student Jobs
Your exact work rights are printed in your visa conditions (eVisa). Most full-time tertiary students can work part-time during study and full-time in scheduled breaks if their course lasts at least one academic year (120 credits over two semesters). Graduates may qualify for a Post Study Work Visa.
- During study (visas granted from 3 Nov 2025)
- Up to 25 hours per week
- Scheduled holidays (eligible courses)
- Full-time
- After graduation (Post Study Work Visa)
- 3 years after a master's or doctorate; after a bachelor's, the same length as your study
Sources: Immigration New Zealand: Working on a student visa; Immigration New Zealand: Post Study Work Visa length; INZ Operational Manual WD3.5
Last checked October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm with the official source.
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