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Cost of studying in New Zealand

Tuition, living costs and upfront visa costs, with a worked example for one year.

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Last updated 29 September 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end

New Zealand study costs at a glance

NZD 35,000 to 55,000Bachelor’s tuition per year
NZD 20,000 to 45,000Master’s tuition
NZD 6,500 to 7,500PhD fees per year
NZD 20,000Living funds to show per year
NZD 850Student visa
NZD 23.95Minimum hourly wage

Worked example: first year of a BSc at Auckland

Tuition (lower end of 2026 indicative range)NZD 47,221
Living costs (assumed)NZD 24,000
Student visaNZD 850
Total before flights, X-ray and insuranceNZD 72,071

Study with New Zealand puts living costs at selected universities at NZD 20,000 to 27,000 a year; Auckland rent is the highest.

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Other costs can include travel, visa fees, insurance and one-off charges. Do not deduct a scholarship you have not been awarded.

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Formula: ((annual tuition + 12 × monthly living) × years + other costs) × (1 + contingency ÷ 100). This is not a visa financial-evidence calculation.

Ways to reduce the cost

  • PhD students pay domestic-level fees of about NZD 6,500 to 7,500 a year.
  • Auckland’s excellence award takes 25% off one year of master’s tuition.
  • Up to 25 hours of work a week in term helps with living costs, but cannot be counted as visa funds.
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Official sources

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About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 29 September 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.