Study in New Zealand

Safe, scenic and research-focused

New Zealand offers globally ranked universities, a relaxed lifestyle and a post-study work visa of up to three years.

Avg. tuition: ₹15–30 L / year (approx.)
Living cost: ₹9–12 L / year (approx.)
Intakes: February, July
Post-study work: Post-study work visa up to 3 years
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Language: English

Studying in New Zealand: overview

New Zealand offers globally ranked universities, a relaxed lifestyle and a post-study work visa of up to three years.

Popular intakes	February, July
Average tuition	₹15–30 L / year (approx.)
Living cost	₹9–12 L / year (approx.)
Exams accepted	IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
Post-study work	Post-study work visa up to 3 years
Universities listed	2

Why study in New Zealand?

All eight universities in the QS top 500
Post-study work visa up to 3 years
Safe and welcoming country
Part-time work allowed during studies

Top universities in New Zealand

Sorted by world ranking. Tuition is indicative per year for international students.

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The University of Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand

World rank

#65 QS 2025

Tuition

₹20–28 L / year (approx.)

Engineering Business Computer Science Health Sciences

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University of Otago

Dunedin, New Zealand

World rank

Not ranked

Tuition

₹18–25 L / year (approx.)

Health Sciences Dentistry Business Science

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Popular courses in New Zealand

Master of Information Technology Master of Engineering MBA Agriculture and Environmental Science Hospitality Management

Cost of studying in New Zealand

Tuition fee

₹15–30 L / year (approx.)

Depends on the university, course level and subject. STEM and MBA programmes usually cost more.

Living expenses

₹9–12 L / year (approx.)

Rent, food, transport, health insurance and personal costs. Big cities cost more.

Figures are indicative and converted to Indian rupees; exchange rates and fees change every year.

Exams required to study in New Zealand

IELTS IELTS Academic English proficiency · Score Band 0–9 TOEFL TOEFL iBT English proficiency · Score 0–120 PTE PTE Academic English proficiency · Score 10–90

New Zealand student visa

Fee-paying student visa. You need an offer of place, proof of funds, medical and police certificates.

Work after study: Post-study work visa up to 3 years

Scholarships to study in New Zealand

New Zealand Excellence Awards
University merit scholarships

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Tuition is around ₹15–30 L / year (approx.), with living costs of about ₹9–12 L / year (approx.). Costs vary by university, course and city.

The main intakes are February, July. Start your application 8–12 months before the intake you want.

Universities in New Zealand commonly accept IELTS, PTE, TOEFL. The exact tests and scores depend on your course and university.

Post-study work visa up to 3 years. Rules change from time to time, so check the latest immigration guidance.

Fee-paying student visa. You need an offer of place, proof of funds, medical and police certificates.

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