In the growing list of study destinations for international students, New Zealand has a lot to offer. An excellent education system, ample research opportunities, quality of life, welcoming society, low tuition fees and scholarships assistance, safe environment, and beautiful landscape are some of the reasons for considering New Zealand as one of the topmost preferences among international students.

 New Zealand’s education system is highly influenced by the UK education system, focusing on research-based teaching methods. International students get a chance to deal with situations and conditions in a systemic, organized, and practical manner.

 

Tuition Fees in New Zealand

 

Type of Degree	Estimated Cost in NZ$
Undergraduate Degree	$20, 500 to $25, 000 per annum
Master’s Degree	$19, 000 to $29, 000 per annum
Doctoral Degree	$6,500 to $9, 000 per annum
MBA	$31, 000 to $50, 000 per annum

The tuition fees are higher for subjects relating to medicine and veterinary science. You need to prove to have at least NZ$15 000 as a part of a student visa application.

 

Requirements for New Zealand’s Student Visa

 

• Valid passport for at least three months
• An offer letter from the education provider
• Completed student visa application form
• Approval in Principle (AIP)
• Receipt of payment of tuition fees or
• Proven documents of having sufficient funds to pay fees.
• Medical Certificate
• Police Certificate
• Proof of return arrangements
• English language proficiency examination scoreboards like PTE, IELTS, GRE, or GMAT
• All Academic Documents

Higher Education System in New Zealand

 

Undergraduate Degree: Most Bachelor’s/ undergraduate degree takes around three years to complete. For domestic students, the New Zealand government will pay up to NZ$12 000 for a year, and even refugees can enjoy this facility.

Graduate Degree: The graduate degree takes around one to two years to complete. An international student can also study post a graduate diploma and post-graduate certification, which take about six months to one year, respectively.

PhD/ Doctoral Degree: It takes around three to four years of complete a doctoral degree. There are eight universities that offer a doctoral degree in New Zealand.

 

Top Universities in New Zealand

 

• University of Auckland
• Massey University
• AUT University
• University of Otago
• University of Waikato
• Unitec Institute of Technology
• Auckland Institute of Studies
• Eastern Institute of Technology
• University of Canterbury
• Manukau Institute of Technology
• Victoria University of Wellington
• Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
• Southern Institute of Technology
• Lincoln University- New Zealand
• Waikato Institute of Technology