Tuition fees and cost of living

Tuition fees

From short-term English language courses to postgraduate degrees, there’s a qualification to suit you. Tuition fees for international students vary depending on the type of course, where you study and how long you study for. The fees listed below are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD).

School fees

Diplomas/Certificates

Bachelor’s degree

Postgraduate degree

PhDs

English language courses

Living costs

Working on a student visa

Typical living costs

Accommodation
Weekly accommodation costs start at $140 for a room in a shared house to $484 for a catered hall of residence...
Entertainment
The University of Auckland suggests budgeting $55 a week for entertainment...
Food
You should budget at least $80-$120 per week to cover basic grocery costs...
Power
If you’re living in a private house, electricity costs will be around $200-$300 per month...
Transport
Depending on how far you live from your place of study, public transport costs can be up to $37 a week...
Phone
Choose from monthly account plans or pre-paid plans for mobile phones for about $19...
Internet
The average price for unlimited wifi for a shared flat is $90 a month...