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Universities in New Zealand (2027): Fees, Deadlines, Requirements

New Zealand teaches international students at eight state-funded universities and a network of independent institutes of technology and polytechnics, with tuition and intakes set by each institution. A fee-paying student visa allows up to 25 hours of work a week during term, and graduates of a bachelor's degree or higher can generally apply for a post-study work visa of up to three years.

Verified 7 Sep 2026 Sources
Public tuition, per year
NZ$19,000 to NZ$114,341
international students
Living cost, per month
NZ$1,667
typical range
Work during study
25 h
per week
Post study work
3 yr
after graduation
Intakes
Semester 1, Semester 2
main application cycles

8 verified universities