Study in New Zealand
5 universities · 20 verified programmes
New Zealand is a compact, English-speaking destination strong in sustainability and international development, spread across Auckland, Victoria University of Wellington, Massey and Canterbury. Immigration NZ publishes the annual living-cost figure students must show.
What it costs to live there
NZD 20,000/yr
Immigration NZ student fund requirement, living costs for study of 1 year or more
Mostly the official figure the student visa makes you prove — a floor to budget against, not a lifestyle estimate. official source
By city
Estimated monthly student living costs for the cities we cover here, from official university or government sources — costs vary a lot within a country.
| City | Living cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | NZD 20,000–25,000/yr | University of Auckland estimated student living costs (approx NZ$380-480/week)official source |
Universities we have verified here (5)
Every university in this country with at least one master's programme we checked against its official page. Schools past our data gate link to a full page.
| University | City | QS | Verified programmes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Auckland | Auckland | #65 | 6 |
| Victoria University of Wellington | Wellington | #240 | 5 |
| University of Otago | Dunedin | #197 | 3 |
| Massey University | Palmerston North | #230 | 3 |
| University of Canterbury | Christchurch | #261 | 3 |
What this destination is strong in
Fields ranked by how many verified programmes here map to them — the honest shape of the country, not a brochure claim.
Scholarships that fund study here
Schemes whose verified destinations include this country. Check each scheme's rules for your programme and nationality.
Screen every scholarship against your profileFrequently asked questions
How much does it cost to live in New Zealand as a student?
The official reference figure is about NZD 20,000/yr (Immigration NZ student fund requirement, living costs for study of 1 year or more) — mostly the amount a student visa makes you prove, a budgeting floor rather than total spend.
How many universities can I study a master's at in New Zealand?
We have verified 5 universities in New Zealand against their official pages — 20 master's programmes in total.
What is New Zealand strong for studying?
Ranked by the number of verified programmes, New Zealand's strongest fields here are: Sustainability Science, International Development, Global Governance, Environmental Policy, Peace and Conflict Studies.
Are there scholarships to study in New Zealand?
Yes. Scholarships whose verified destinations include New Zealand: Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship, University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship.
Counts reflect only what we have verified against official pages and dated in our database — they are a floor, not the country's full offer. Nothing here is a paid placement.