Colleges in New Zealand

New Zealand is known for its quality of teaching and world-class programs all around the globe. Furthermore, the majority of the universities in New Zealand offer popular courses such as UG Diploma, PG Diploma, BE/BTech, BBA, MBA/PGDM, and more.

With the rank #24 and #79 in QS Best Student Cities Rankings 2025, Auckland and Christchurch, respectively are two of the best locations for overseas candidates.

Some of the best reasons for studying in NZ are given below:

• Affordable tuition and lower cost of living
• World-class universities
• Part-time job opportunities
• Wide range of scholarships
• Sports and intramural facilities

New Zealand is a popular choice among students all around the globe even though its cost of living is quite heavy on the pocket. On average, the monthly cost of living in New Zealand for international students ranges between NZD 1,715  (INR 82.5 K). However, the expenses are very subjective, depending on the lifestyle and purchasing power of the student residing and studying in a university in New Zealand.

Conversion Rate: 1 NZD = INR 48.13

On average, the cost of studying in New Zealand might be a little expensive for international students as the tuition fees of the top-ranking universities are on the higher end. However,  about 90% of the universities in New Zealand have an annual tuition fee under INR 10 L, which makes them ideal study-abroad options.

The University of Auckland, the University of Otago, the University of Waikato, Massey University, and Victoria University of Wellington are some of the top-ranked universities in New Zealand, which are a part of the top 250 universities in the world. Given below is the list of the top 10 universities in New Zealand as per some of the top university ranking bodies:

New Zealand is not known to have universities that offer free education. However, students can avail scholarships that cover the cost of studies and, in some cases, the cost of living as well, to a large extent.

The tuition fees depend on various factors such as the type of course and level of study. Hence, international students should check the same before applying to for their desired course. 

Universities in NZ are known for their quality education, inclusive culture, and a solid academic environment. Also all prominent universities have a strong reputation for research and innovation in various fields.

The Le Cordon Bleu is one of the best culinary institute in the world. With more than 20 campuses in the world and acceptance rate of 50%, it is somewhat difficult to get selected into. The students in order to be able to be eligible for scholarships provided by tjhe university are required to showcase their best abilities. Some of the ways to increase your chances of getting scholarships Le Cordon Bleu are:

• Having an excellent academic scores
• Having professional experience
• Having good Test scores.