New Zealand

New Zealand student visa applications typically take 4 to 6 weeks to process if submitted online. Offline (paper-based) applications require more time, usually 6 to 8 weeks. It's recommended to apply well in advance to accommodate any delays or additional document requirements during the processing period.

You can get a New Zealand study visa without taking the IELTS. The New Zealand Immigration authority interviewed you to check your English language communication skills before approving your visa.

To successfully obtain a New Zealand study visa, you need a minimum overall IELTS Band Score of 5.5.

Pursuing an MBA in New Zealand can help you secure Permanent Residency (PR). After completing the MBA, students can apply for a post-study work visa and gain skilled employment. This will help them become eligible for PR under the Skilled Migrant Category. It is important that students meet the required points and other immigration criteria.

A student who want to study MBA in New Zealand should have a budget between INR 11.4 Lacs to INR 20.00 lakhs. This is yearly tuition fees which does not include the cost of living in NZ. The exact fee amount depends on the type of university you choose.

Yes, it is generally more expensive to live in New Zealand for Indians than in India. There are many factors such as high property rates, high food prices, and utility expenses that are responsible for this but the major factor is the high exchange rate. 1 NZD is equal to approximately INR 51. This is a significant factor contributing to the higher cost of living in New Zealand  for Indians.

 Living expenses in New Zealand for indian students is higher than India. INR 86,511 is the minimum budget you need to cover the required expenses in New Zealand excluding house rent. Rent of 1 bedroom apartment in NZ varies between NZD 490 to NZD 510 for a month. Note that, you can save some money by sharing flat. 

University of Auckland is #1 university of New Zealand, according to 2026 rankings. Below, we have mentioned ranking-wise list of top 5 universities in NZ: