Country guide
Studying in New Zealand
A short overview of IELTS scores, costs, the student visa and work rules for New Zealand.
This is general information, not advice. Requirements, fees and visa rules change, so always check the official website and the university’s own course page before you apply.
- Typical IELTS requirement
- Often 6.0–6.5 overall for degree programmes.
- Tuition (rough guide)
- Roughly NZD 25,000–45,000 a year for most degrees.
- Student visa
- Student visa: offer of place, proof of funds, insurance and health checks if required.
- Working while you study
- Limited work hours during term for eligible students.
- After you graduate
- Eligible graduates can apply for a Post Study Work visa.
Universities in New Zealand
University of Auckland
New Zealand’s largest university, offering a broad range of programmes.
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