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Study in New Zealand from India: courses, costs, scholarships and post-study work

Intakes
February, July
Tuition
NZD 30,000–45,000 a year
Post-study
3-year Post Study Work Visa after a bachelor's or higher
Figures verified
Sept 2026
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Smaller, safer and welcoming, with a three-year open work visa after a bachelor's degree and the Green List for nurses, engineers and IT. Strong for students who want residence more than a big city.

IntakesFebruary, July
TuitionNZD 30,000–45,000 a year
Post-study3-year Post Study Work Visa after a bachelor's or higher
Part-time work25 hrs/week
EnglishIELTS 6.0 undergraduate, 6.5 postgraduate
What to study here

Courses in demand, ranked by outcome

  1. 01
    Nursing
    BN · MN

    Green List Tier 1: straight to residence with a job offer.

  2. 02
    Civil & Construction Engineering
    BE · ME

    Green List Tier 1.

  3. 03
    Computer Science & IT Security
    BSc · MSc

    Green List Tier 1 for developers and security analysts.

  4. 04
    Quantity Surveying & Construction Management
    BConstr

    Regional demand, accredited employers.

  5. 05
    Early Childhood & Secondary Teaching
    BTeach · GradDip

    Teachers on the Green List.

  6. 06
    Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management
    Diploma · BHM

    Leads to an Accredited Employer Work Visa, then the skilled residence points.

After the degree

The typical path to settlement

  1. 1Student visa1–4 years
  2. 2Post Study Work Visaup to 3 years
  3. 3Accredited Employer Work Visaup to 5 years
  4. 4Residence · Green List or Skilled Migrant2 years on a Green List role
  5. 5NZ citizenship5 years as a resident

Timelines are typical; the visa section below has the full route list for New Zealand.

Scholarships and funding

  • ★
    University excellence awardsAuckland, Otago, Canterbury, Victoria and Massey international scholarships, NZD 5,000–20,000.
  • ★
    NZ International Doctoral Research ScholarshipsFull fees and a stipend for PhD study.
  • ★
    Institute bursariesSmaller merit awards for diplomas at the Te Pūkenga campuses.

Universities students ask about

University of AucklandUniversity of OtagoUniversity of CanterburyVictoria University of WellingtonMassey UniversityAUT

Examples, not a partner list.

What Zolt Link handles for New Zealand
  • Green-List-aligned course shortlist
  • Offer and visa file
  • NZD 20,000 funds planning
  • The Post Study Work to residence path
Plan my study in New Zealand

Quick answers

When are the intakes in New Zealand?
Intakes: February, July.
How much does it cost to study in New Zealand?
Tuition: NZD 30,000–45,000 a year.
Can I stay and work in New Zealand after my degree?
Post-study: 3-year Post Study Work Visa after a bachelor's or higher.
Can I work part-time while studying in New Zealand?
Part-time work: 25 hrs/week.
What English test score do I need for New Zealand?
English: IELTS 6.0 undergraduate, 6.5 postgraduate.
Which courses are in demand for Indian students in New Zealand?
Nursing (BN · MN): Green List Tier 1: straight to residence with a job offer.; Civil & Construction Engineering (BE · ME): Green List Tier 1.; Computer Science & IT Security (BSc · MSc): Green List Tier 1 for developers and security analysts.; Quantity Surveying & Construction Management (BConstr): Regional demand, accredited employers.; Early Childhood & Secondary Teaching (BTeach · GradDip): Teachers on the Green List.; Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management (Diploma · BHM): Leads to an Accredited Employer Work Visa, then the skilled residence points.
Which scholarships can Indian students apply for in New Zealand?
University excellence awards: Auckland, Otago, Canterbury, Victoria and Massey international scholarships, NZD 5,000–20,000. NZ International Doctoral Research Scholarships: Full fees and a stipend for PhD study. Institute bursaries: Smaller merit awards for diplomas at the Te Pūkenga campuses.
Which universities in New Zealand do students ask Zolt Link about?
University of Auckland, University of Otago, University of Canterbury, Victoria University of Wellington, Massey University, AUT. These are examples students commonly ask about, not a partner list.
What does Zolt Link handle for a student going to New Zealand?
Green-List-aligned course shortlist, offer and visa file, NZD 20,000 funds planning, and the Post Study Work to residence path.

Requirements, salary thresholds and government charges shown here are the headline rules as at and change often; every requirement is re-checked against the official source on the day a file is prepared. General information, not legal advice. Last reviewed .

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