Cost of Studying in New Zealand for International Students 2025
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Cost of Studying in New Zealand for International Students 2025

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Raj Vimal
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Updated on Oct 3, 2025 19:10 IST

Indian students who want to study in New Zealand need to consider these two major factors: university type and course selection. This cost includes all expenses related to your academics such as tuition fees, hostel fees, etc. Overall, you can say that fees range from about NZD 35,000 to NZD 55,000. As per New Zealand's govt., fee is higher for medicine and veterinary science subjects. 

cost of studying in New Zealand

Is it more expensive to study in New Zealand than in other countries? Answer to this question depends on the country you are comparing with. Cost of studying in New Zealand is more expensive than in Indian universities. But it is affordable than other popular study destinations like USA, UK, and Canada.

As mentioned by official website of New Zealand Government, UG courses cost between NZD 35,000 and NZD 55,000, while postgraduate programs range from NZD 20,000 to NZD 45,000. India is one of the top four countries that sends most students to top universities in New Zealand. If you have plans to study in NZ then this article will help you to budget your higher studies dream.

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The tuition fees that a student would be required to pay greatly depend on the type of qualification and the university they are looking at to pursue their education. While courses such as humanities, education, and arts are likely to cost less pursuing subjects such as medicine and engineering costs on the higher side.

The overall cost of studying can vary if you are opting for the most demanding courses in New Zealand. Students can opt for education loans and scholarships to study in New Zealand. This will reduce the financial stress. Here is tuition fee for different level of studies in New Zealand for international students:

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Study Program Level Annual Costs in NZD Annual Costs in INR
Diploma or Certificate courses NZD 23,376 - NZD 47,752 12,10,000 - 24,75,000
English Language courses NZD 350 (Per week) 18,130 (per week)
Undergraduate degree NZD 35,000 - NZD 55,000 18,14,000 - 28,49,000
Master's degree NZD 20,000 - NZD 45,000 10,36,000 - 23,31,000
Doctoral Degree NZD 6,500 - NZD 7,500 3,37,000 - 3,88,000

Source: Studywithnewzealand.gov.nz

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Similarly, pursuing a post-graduate degree is higher and the costs vary depending on the program, and MBA like in most universities abroad is among the most expensive programs. The table below shows the average tuition fee for every course for your reference:

Programs Offered in New Zealand

Average 1st-year Cost

BHM

INR 8.99 Lakhs

BBA

INR 6.90 Lakhs

MASc

INR 11.36 Lakhs

MDes

INR 11.53 Lakhs

MFA

INR 19.10 Lakhs

BE/BTech

INR 8.86 Lakhs

BSc

INR 15.09 Lakhs

MArch

INR 17.93 Lakhs

MS

INR 23.38 Lakhs

MIM

INR 25.23 Lakhs

MEM

INR 25.47 Lakhs

MEng

INR 23.44 Lakhs

MBA

INR 16.92 Lakhs

Note: PGDM in New Zealand approximate fee varies between NZD 30,000 to NZD 40,000.

Candidates should note that tuition fee is a major part of the study abroad expense but not the only part. Study Abroad expenses are made up of a lot of factors, including tuition fees and living costs in New Zealand that include accommodation, food, health coverage, and travel expenses. While tuition fees are the lion’s share of the expenditure, others significantly add to your expenses. For more information, candidates can check the links mentioned below.







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Feel free to mention any query in the comment section and we will be happy to answer your question.

Q:   Which course is better, Master in Management or Master in Project Management at the University of Auckland, New Zealand?
A:

The University of Auckland offers the best UG and PG programs for international students at an affordable tuition fees. Auckland Unversity Master in Project Management is slightly better than the Master in Management because of its tuition fees for first year. Mentioned below is the tuition fees for first-year for international students:

ProgramFirst Year Tuition Fees
Master in Project ManagementINR 25.11 L
Master in ManagementINR 26.11 L
Q:   Which institute in New Zealand should I prefer for a Graduate Diploma in hospitality - Manukau Institute of Technology or Ara Institute?
A:

Both Manukau Institute of Technology and Ara Institute Of Canterbury are among the popular universities to study Diploma in Hospitality in New Zealand. We have compared them in the below table in terms of their tuition fees for Graduate Diploma in hospitality and ranking:

Universities

Tuition Fees

Manukau Institute of Technology

INR 10.7 L

Ara Institute of Canterbury

INR 10.7 L

As per the above table, both universities offer the hospitality programme at same rate. Hence, its on you in which institute you would like to apply.

Also check the Study in New Zealand: Application process to Postgraduate courses

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