Costs & Scholarships
The New Zealand Study Visa : Costs and Scholarships
The New Zealand study visa is used by most students for Master’s and Bachelor’s study. Studying a Master’s in New Zealand can cost you anything between NZ$ 20,000 and NZ$ 45,000. Studying a Bachelor’s can cost you anything between NZ$ 25,000 and NZ$40,000. Scholarships are also available for meritorious students in these universities. Here’s a list of NZ universities and their tuition fees and scholarships if you study in them on a student visa NZ.
Auckland University of Technology
International tuition
NZ$ 35,000 to 45,000 for most bachelor’s and Master’s courses
Scholarships
- NZ$ 5,000 for Bachelor’s
- NZ$ 7,000 for Master’s
University of Otago
International tuition
Most Bachelor’s and Master’s courses NZ$ 45,000
Scholarships
- Otago Global Scholarships: NZ$ 15,000
- VC’s Scholarship: NZ$ 10,000
Lincoln University
International tuition
Bachelors: NZ$ 32,000 to NZ$ 36,000 for most courses. Research Master’s: NZ$ 35,000 to NZ$ 37,000 for most courses
Scholarships
- LU International Undergraduate Scholarship: NZ$ 3,000
University of Auckland
International tuition
Bachelor’s: NZ$ 38,000 to NZ$ 55,000 for most courses. Master’s: NZ$ 42,000 to NZ$ 55,000 for most courses
Scholarships
- International School Leaver Scholarship: Up to NZ$ 20,000
- India High Achievers Scholarship: Up to NZ$ 20,000
- International Students Excellence Scholarship: Up to NZ$ 10,000
- Doctoral Scholarship: NZ$ 34,569
University of Canterbury
International tuition
Bachelor’s: NZ$ 32,800 to NZ$ 49,900 for most courses. Master’s: NZ$ 36,400 to NZ$ 49,900 for most courses
Scholarships
- Ah Nua Scholarship: NZ$ 5,000
- Eamon Molloy Memorial Scholarship: NZ$ 10,000 for 1 year
- UC India High Achievers Scholarship: NZ$ 5,000 in 1st year
Massey University
International tuition
Bachelor’s: NZ$ 32,000 to NZ$ 43,000 for most courses. Master’s: NZ$ 56,000 to NZ$ 70,000 for most courses
Scholarships
- Business Excellence Scholarship: NZ$ 5,000 × 3 years
- MU Master’s Research Scholarship: NZ$ 15,000 for 1 year
- MU Doctoral Scholarship: NZ$ 90,000 over 3 years
Victoria University of Wellington
International tuition
Bachelor’s: NZ$ 33,000 to NZ$ 42,000 for most courses. Master’s: NZ$ 60,000+ for most courses
Scholarships
- International School Leaver Excellence Scholarship: NZ$ 20,000 over 3 years
- Tongarewa International Scholarship: NZ$ 10,000 for 1st year
Waikato University
International tuition
Bachelor’s: NZ$ 30,000 to NZ$ 40,000 for most courses. Master’s: NZ$ 37,000 to NZ$ 51,000 for most courses
Scholarships
- Ko Te Tangata School Leaver’s Scholarship: NZ$ 5,000
- Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship: NZ$ 30,000 over 3 years
- Pacific Excellence Scholarship: NZ$ 20,000 over 3 years
The Manaaki Scholarships
The Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships are offered by the New Zealand Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) to students who apply for this scholarship as they apply for a student visa NZ. They aim to support international students from developing countries, particularly in the Pacific and ASEAN regions, to study at New Zealand’s world-class institutions, fostering skills for sustainable development. Fully funded, these scholarships cover tuition, living expenses (NZ$615/week), travel, and more, fostering academic excellence and cultural immersion and are a great addition to the New Zealand study visa.
