Universities & Colleges in Auckland City, New Zealand – Rankings, Courses, Fees

Factors	Particulars
Total number of colleges in Auckland, New Zealand	40+ Approx
Tuition Fees	INR 4 L - INR 45 L (average for the first year)
Top Specializations	IT, Computer Sciences, Engineering, Business Management, Healthcare and Nursing, Creative Arts and Design
Exams Accepted	IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo

Top Universities in Auckland

Some of the top universities where international students can study in Auckland, New Zealand are given as follows:

University Name	Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025
University of Auckland	#1
AUT University	#7

Top Cities to Study in New Zealand

A few of the cities in New Zealand where some of the top universities are located are given as follows:

• Auckland 
• Christchurch
• Wellington 
• Hamilton 
• Palmerston 
• Dunedin 
• New Plymouth 
• Nelson

Top Specialisations in Auckland 

Some of the most popular course specialisations for international students in Auckland, New Zealand are given as follows:

• Information Technology 
• Computer Sciences 
• Engineering 
• Business Management 
• Healthcare
• Nursing 
• Creative Arts and Design
• Tourism and Hospitality
• Law and Legal Studies

Admission Requirements to Study in Auckland 

The general admission requirements for international students to study in Auckland, New Zealand are given as follows:

• Completed Application Form 
• Transcripts 
• English Proficiency 
• Minimum required academic record 
• Completion of Secondary High Education 
• Additional Academic requirements 

Entrance Exams Accepted in Auckland 

Most of the Auckland universities do not require SAT or ACT exam scores for international admissions. Some of the entrance exam scores accepted in Auckland are given as follows:

• IELTS 
• TOEFL 
• PTE 
• Duolingo 
• UCAT (for medical and Dental courses)

Documents Required 

The documents required for international student admissions in Auckland, New Zealand are given as follows:

• Academic Transcripts 
• Valid scores in IELTS or TOEFL
• Valid Passport 
• Proof of Funds 
• LOR
• Resume or CV 
• Statement of Purpose 

Cost of studying in New Zealand 

The cost of studying in New Zealand is based on the level, of course, the applicant wishes to pursue. Indian students can expect to pay between INR 8 to INR 25 lakhs per annum on average for bachelor’s courses. The following is a level-wise course fee analysis in New Zealand as offered to Indian students and international students as well:

Level of Education	Costs per Year (NZD)	Approx. Cost for Indian Students (INR)
UG	20,000 to 40,000	10.39 L to 20.78 L
Master’s	20,000 to 45,000	10.39 L to 23.38 L
Doctoral	6,500 to 7,500	3.38 L to 3.90 L

Tuition Fees

International students can check below the first-year tuition fees range of Auckland Universities:

First-Year Tuition Fee Range	Count of Universities
Max 10 lakhs	36
Max 20 lakhs	40
Max 30 lakhs	41
Max 40 lakhs	41
INR 40 Lakhs +	1

Cost of Living in New Zealand 

As compared to India, the cost of living in New Zealand is almost 213 per cent higher. According to Numbeo, monthly living expenses in New Zealand for Indian students are INR 87,415 (NZD 1,682). This amount excludes the house rent. It is to be noted that the cost of living in New Zealand differs from city to city. Below, we have mentioned a table to let you know the category-wise expenses to have a comfortable lifestyle in New Zealand:

Particulars	Average Monthly Costs (in NZD)	Average Monthly Costs (in INR)
Rent - 1 Bedroom	430 to 490	22,000 to 26,000
Groceries	200 to 250	10,000 to 13,000
Public Transportation	170 to 200	8,800 to 10,300
Phone and Internet Network	100	5,200
Clothing	200-300	10,300 to 15,500
Health Expenses	50-100	2,600 to 5,200
Day-to-day Necessities	50	2,600
Personal Expenses	100 to 200	5,200 to 10,000

Student Visa Fee in New Zealand 

• For Online Application: Students who are submitting their Student Visa Application online are required to pay NZD 850, which is INR 42,857 (approximately). In this fee, an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) of NZD$100 is included. It is possible that, New Zealand Student Visa fee gets updated after the new application process.
• For Offline Application: This will be permanently closed after September 18, 2025

Scholarships in New Zealand 

International students do have the option to apply for financial aid given by the government, universities or external sponsors. Some popular financial aid programs that Indian students can seek are mentioned below:

• Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Awards
• New Zealand International Doctoral Research Scholarship
• New Zealand International Undergraduate Fees Scholarships
• Commonwealth Scholarships

The eligibility and application process of these scholarships are different. You can read more about them on their official website.