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There are many top-class educational institutions in every corner of New Zealand which offer a variety of courses in various fields so there are lots of options to choose from.
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The cost of studying depends on whether you are doing a bachelor's or master's degree and varies from institution to institution. Besides tuition fees, you will also need money for living expenses - accommodation, food, water, gas, electricity, internet, transportation etc.
There are many top-class educational institutions in every corner of New Zealand which offer a variety of courses in various fields so there are lots of options to choose from.
Click here for more information about study options in New Zealand.
The English language requirements for different institutes and courses vary. It is important to check this first with the institute you are applying to.
It is the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) that sets the English language entry requirements for international students.
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The cost of living in New Zealand is similar to the other developed countries in the world. It offers an excellent work-life balance and a high quality of life. The flexible education system provides budget-friendly/ affordable study options.
A student visa application must include information about how the living expenses while studying in New Zealand will be covered. You may not be required to show proof of funds if you have got a scholarship or a sponsor/family member has agreed to accept financial responsibility for you while you are in New Zealand.
If studying for more than one year – you will need to show at least NZ$ 20,000 to support yourself.
If studying for less than a year – you will need at least NZ$ 1,667 for each month of study for living expenses.
Your lifestyle and the location you live in will determine your living costs.For example, you may need to travel more in the main centres, and transport costs may be more expensive than in your home country.
For example, Victoria University recommends that students have between $18,000-$27,000 each year, the University of Auckland recommends $20,000-$25,000, the University of Otago recommends $15,000-$17,000 and Massey University recommends $15,000-$18,000.
*Living costs generally include accommodation, food, transport, utility bills -power, phone & internet, entertainment.
Fees:
Tuition fees for international students vary depending on the type of course, theplace and duration of study.
This link here provides approximate fees for courses.
This link here provided information about approximate university fees.
You can balance out the cost by working. Most student visas allow part time i.e. up to 20 hours of work per week, or full time during the holidays.
New Zealand’s flexible education system provides budget-friendly/ affordable study options, from one-year diplomas to three-year Bachelor’s degrees.
Gaining a scholarship is very beneficial as you may not have to find part-time work, giving you more time to focus on your education.
Check out the Scholarships page to see if a scholarship might be available to help you pay your study and living expenses, or you may be able to get a part-time job.
You can work while studying in New Zealand depending on certain criteria like age (16 or over), type of institute, course level etc.
Working while studying is a good way to gain New Zealand work experience and help support you while you’re studying abroad.
Hours of work
Students are usually allowed to work part-time for 20 hours in a week during term time and full-time 40 hours during the Christmas-New Year vacation (summer vacation) period. This applies to both secondary school and tertiary students. Some scholarships set limits on the number of hours you can work.
Masters by research or a PhD students may work full time 40 hours a week during term time and during scheduled holidays (eg. summer vacation).
Wage rate-
The minimum wage rate is NZD $21.20 per hour.
Tax-
You will pay tax on what you earn. The current tax rate is 10.5% if you earn less than NZ$14,000 a year. Before you start working you need to get an IRD number from New Zealand’s tax department, Inland Revenue.
Finding a part-time job-
-Your education provider may be able to help you find work – talk to student support services.
-You can also find work through Student Job Search, a national organization that helps students find part-time work throughout New Zealand.
-Many part-time jobs are also advertised on the job-vacancy websites Trade Me and Seek.
International students do all kinds of part-time jobs, from babysitting to working in their education provider’s library.
There are lots of options for accommodation, from staying in a hall of residence (hostel) to going flatting (sharing an apartment). International school students usually stay in a homestay (private boarding), and are looked after by a warm & welcoming Kiwi family.
Halls of residence (hostels)-
Halls of residence are usually just a walk away from campus and offer fully furnished single or twin-share rooms with a shared dining hall, lounge and laundry. Meals are often included and there are lively programmesfor social activities. Many larger institutions also provide private hostels that run in a similar way, and some have self-contained apartments (called ‘flats’).
Homestay (private board)-
Homestays allow you to live with a New Zealand family in their home, usually in a fully furnished room of your own. Melas will be provided and they help you to settle in to day-to-day life in New Zealand. A homestay is a great way to get to know some friendly New Zealanders, develop English skills and get a close look at New Zealand’s way of life and culture.
Flatting/ independent accommodation-
Flats range from one-bedroom apartments to four or five bedroom homes, and can be found just about anywhere – close to cities and campuses or further out in the surrounding suburbs.
Most flats include basic amenities such as an oven, dishwasher, washing machine and clothes dryer. You and your flatmates will share the cost of rent and other utility bills – usually the phone and energy bills.
A post-study work visa allows you to work for up to three years in New Zealand after you graduate, depending on what and where you study.
After that, if you have the skills and qualifications New Zealand needs, you may continue working in New Zealand by applying for a different type of work visa or a skilled migrant visa.
Yes you can. Many universities in New Zealand offer the PhD course in different subjects.
Entry requirements
Fees-
PhD tuition fees range from $6500 to $9000 per year for most subjects.
Studying for a PhD-
You will work under supervision to carry out your work.The research for a PhD usually takes three or four years of fulltime study. Your thesis will be marked by a panel of external examiners, and there may also be an oral examination to test your knowledge of your subject area.
Benefits of doing a PhD in New Zealand
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