All 8 public universities feature in top global rankings; Auckland and Otago lead nationally.
Tuition repeats the ratio of quality to cost, with generous funding for research students.
PhD students pay domestic rates (~NZ$8,300/year) under special govt funding.
Nearly 70,000 international students study across universities, polytechnics & private institutes.
Autumn (Feb/Mar) & Spring (Jul/Aug) intakes for most programs across sectors.
Students may work 20 hrs/week and often continue post‑study under Talent visas.
Intakes in New Zealand | Availability of Programs | Application Deadline | Duration |
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Autumn Intake (Feb/Mar) | Most UG & PG programs | Oct – Dec | Mar – Jun |
Spring Intake (Jul/Aug) | Many PG & some UG | Apr – Jun | Aug – Nov |
Study pathways include:
The fees provided below are per year tuition fee estimate figures. These do not include additional fees for learning resources, equipment, etc. as charged by some institutes.
Universities and Colleges in NewZealand offer scholarships, grants, and bursaries to help international students bag the best of educational opportunities in NewZealand.