New Zealand

Students generally choose between on-campus Halls of Residence, homestays, or renting a shared house. Each has its own pros and cons. Price for each options of student accommodation in NZ varies. Living near a university is expensive.

Yes, there are several prestigious awards available for international students. Fully Funded Scholarships in New Zealand cover 

1. Cost of studying in NZ, including tuition fees and other expenses.
2. Monthly living allowance
3. Airfare to and from New Zealand
4. Medical and travel insurance
5. Research or es

Expenses in NZ can vary depending on your lifestyle. Tuition fee is a major part. You need to plan for rent and food. Keep INR 88,521 per month to cover the monthly cost of living in NZ. This amount does not include accommodation rent.

You can apply for fully funded scholarships. It can cover all you

Yes, Indian students with a valid student visa can work up to 25 hours per week during studies. Earlier it was just 20 hours. From November 3, 2025, New Zealand increased work rights for international students.

No, typically education is not free for Indian students. You must pay full international tuition fees. However, you can study at essentially zero cost by securing fully funded scholarships like the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship, which covers fees and living expenses.

Primary fully funded option is Manaaki New Zealand Government Scholarship. This covers full tuition, a living stipend, and airfare. Also, Indian students can apply for University-specific Ph.D. scholarships (like at Otago or Auckland), which often provide full funding for research candidates.

It is a list of high demand and skilled occupations in New Zealand (NZ). For example,  IT, engineering, AI and health. It offers faster, more straightforward pathways to a Resident Visa.

A Resident Visa is first step that allows you to live, work, and study in New Zealand indefinitely. A Permanent Resident (PR) Visa is granted after holding a Resident Visa for at least two years and meeting certain criteria. Key difference is that PR Visa removes all travel restrictions.

It is a visa that lets you live, work, and study in New Zealand indefinitely. There will not be any travel conditions. Also, PR holder will have voting rights to vote in elections.

The New Zealand government, educational institutions, foreign governments, and private funding sources offer scholarships to meritorious students who want study in NZ. These scholarship programs aim to share and reveal New Zealand's excellent education system with the rest of the world and bring the