Study inBroad bachelor's and master's options with dedicated admissions and arrival support.
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Overview
Why study in New Zealand?
A safe, welcoming country with eight public universities, practical teaching and post-study work rights.
- All eight universities ranked globally
- Smaller classes and practical, research-led teaching
- Post-study work visa of up to 3 years
- Safe cities with a growing international community
Capital
Wellington
Official language
Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Currency
New Zealand dollar
Population
5.3 million
As of 2024
Region
English-speaking leaders
University cities
Auckland Region, Dunedin City, Wellington City, Christchurch City
+3 more
Student essentials
Intakes, visa and work rights in New Zealand
Intakes
February (main) and July.
Student visa
Fee-paying student visa with an offer of place, proof of funds, medical and police certificates.
Part-time work
Part-time work during term (up to 20 hours a week under the long-standing rule; recent changes allow more for some students) and full-time in scheduled holidays.
After graduation
Post-study work visa of up to 3 years for eligible qualifications.
Living costs
Proof of about NZD 20,000 a year for living costs.
Rules reviewed October 2026. Visa and work rules change often; we confirm the current position for your nationality when you apply.
Costs & duration
What to budget for
Indicative annual tuition across the programmes we list in New Zealand. Fees vary by university, course and intake.
Bachelor's
170 programmes- Tuition per year
- USD 19,825–34,256
- Typical length
- 3 years
Typical entry requirements
Class 12 or an equivalent high-school qualification (CBSE, ISC, State Boards, A-levels, IB, WAEC or a national diploma) is accepted, with subject grades set by each course. IELTS 6.0 typical.
Master's
165 programmes- Tuition per year
- USD 20,528–36,435
- Typical length
- 1–2 years
Typical entry requirements
A recognised bachelor's; IELTS 6.5 typical.
Planning figures only. Fees change by course, intake and nationality; we confirm the exact amount in writing before you apply.
Universities
8 universities in New Zealand
How to apply
Your route to New Zealand, step by step
- 01
Find where you fit
Tell us your grades, budget and ambitions. We shortlist countries, universities and courses that genuinely match, not the ones that pay the most commission.
- 02
Applications, handled
Documents, statements of purpose and deadlines across every university on your list, tracked in one place by our experienced counselling team.
- 03
Visa without the guesswork
Financial documents, SOPs and mock interviews prepared by specialists who do this every day.
- 04
Land with a plan
Flights, accommodation, airport pickup and orientation, so your first week is about your new city, not paperwork.
FAQs
Studying in New Zealand: common questions
Across the programmes on AmbleWave's New Zealand shortlist, indicative annual tuition is USD 19,825–34,256 for bachelor's and USD 20,528–36,435 for master's programmes. Fees vary by university, course and intake, and we confirm the exact amount in writing before you apply.
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