Study in New Zealand
New Zealand offers practical, research-based and career-oriented education in an English-speaking environment.
Visa process
Fee Paying Student Visa. Obtain an Offer of Place, arrange tuition and financial evidence, and submit the student visa application with medical/police evidence where required.
Government / visa fees - subject to change
Fee Paying Student Visa: from NZD 850.
Financial requirement
Applicants must show enough money for tuition and living costs and meet current Immigration New Zealand financial requirements.
Student rules & regulations
Remain enrolled in the approved course, maintain valid visa conditions and comply with study, attendance and work requirements.
Work rights during study
Eligible students may work up to 25 hours per week during the academic year, subject to visa conditions.
After study
Eligible graduates may apply for a Post Study Work Visa. Duration and eligibility depend on the qualification and current rules.
PR / settlement options
Eligible graduates may move into skilled employment and qualifying residence pathways. Residence is not guaranteed.
Documents required
- Passport
- Academic certificates/transcripts
- Offer of Place
- English test, if required
- Tuition fee evidence
- Living-expense/financial evidence
- Sponsor documents, if applicable
- Medical/police documents, if required
- Onward travel evidence
Visa fees, financial requirements, work permissions and post-study/settlement rules can change. This guide is a general reference and does not guarantee admission, visa approval, employment or permanent residence. Always verify the final checklist with the relevant university and official immigration authority before submission.
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