What Is The Tuition Fee Structure To Study In New Zealand?

by Study Abroad Expert Study Overseas Consultants

New Zealand is a popular study abroad destination for students nowadays. It is an attractive travel destination due to its magnificent landscapes, peaceful lifestyle, and one of the best education systems in the world. One thing to remember about New Zealand is that all of its eight universities are ranked among the top 100 in the world.

While studying in New Zealand as an international student, you will pay a number of fees and taxes. Let's start with an overview of the cost of studying in New Zealand for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate.

Overview Of Tuition Fees In New Zealand

Universities in New Zealand set their own fees, which vary depending on your study level, subject, and student status, with international students paying more than domestic students.

· Undergraduate Tuition Fees

According to the official Study in New Zealand website, international undergraduate students may expect to pay roughly NZ$22,000-32,000 (US$14,900-21,700) each year, with additional costs for areas including medicine and veterinary medicine. Typically, a bachelor's degree requires three years to complete.

Domestic students from Australia and New Zealand will have their costs subsidized by the government, which means they will normally spend between NZ$10,000 and NZ$25,000 per year. However, the government has announced a free tuition scheme that will allow first-year domestic students to study for free for one year beginning in 2019. The government will pay up to NZ$12,000 for one year (this can be spread out over several years if you study part-time), and refugees may also be eligible.

· Postgraduate Tuition Fees

Annual fees for overseas master's students range from NZ$26,000 to 37,000 (US$17,660-25,100), while domestic students pay NZ$5,000-10,000 annually.

International Ph.D. students, on the other hand, pay the same as domestic students, which is roughly NZ$6,500-$9,000 (US4,400-6,100) per year in most subjects.

Funding to study in New Zealand

In terms of funding, you might look for part-time work to supplement your income while studying (though this is not suggested for covering living expenses). If you've been studying for at least two years, you can work up to 20 hours per week part-time (and full-time during university holidays).

The government provides a variety of scholarships for international students, which can be searched on Education New Zealand's website using this search engine. You might also look at the official websites of the New Zealand colleges you're interested in, as they may have their scholarships.

It's also worthwhile to take advantage of student discounts on anything from meals to skydiving - the StudentCard is only NZ$20 (US$13.50) and will pay for itself after just a few uses.

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