New Zealand Study Abroad Budget

CAN I STUDY FOR FREE IN NEW ZEALAND? IF NOT WHAT IS THE COST OF STUDYING IN NEW ZEALAND?

 

If you are looking for great international exposure with quality education, then you might want to include New Zealand in one of your top preferences. However, studying abroad involves a lot of procedures and one of them is arranging finances. The Government of New Zealand has introduced a new scheme of fees-free tertiary education for New Zealand and Australia citizens. 

 

However, international students from other countries have to pay the required tuition fees. To increase the participation of international students for studying in New Zealand, the government has taken major steps in providing full-ride scholarships to the eligible students.

 

Affordable Universities in New Zealand 

 

Though the overall tuition cost in the country is lower compared to other English – speaking study abroad destinations, some universities have lower tuition costs compared to other New Zealand universities. Here is the list: - 

- University of Waikato

- Victoria University of Wellington

- University of Otago

- University of Canterbury

- Massey University

- Lincoln University

- Auckland University of Technology

- University of Auckland

 

Scholarships in New Zealand

 

Now, let’s discuss how you can actually reduce your tuition costs. Many scholarships from the New Zealand government and universities can help you cut your finances and also help you study free in some cases. 

 

- New Zealand Government Scholarships: -

The New Zealand Government scholarships are awarded to eligible bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. degree students. The scholarship covers full tuition costs, a living allowance of $330/week, an establishment allowance of $2000/week, medical, travel, and research costs.

 

- UC International Scholarships: -

The scholarship is for eligible students pursuing a bachelor’s degree. The scholarship is targeted towards international students from all countries except New Zealand and Australia. The scholarship is awarded an amount of $10,000, $15,000, and $20,000 for 1 year.

 

- University of Auckland Excellence Scholarships: -

The scholarship is available for eligible bachelors, PG diploma, and master's degree courses in any subject. The scholarship includes 50 grants with each grant valued up to $10,000 for undergraduate and postgraduate study. 

 

- Tongarewa Scholarship – Victoria University of Wellington: -

The scholarship is available for international students pursuing bachelor's and master's degrees. The scholarships include up to 10 grants of $6700 for bachelor's and master's degrees and up to 9 grants of $3300 for masters degree only.

 

- University of Otago Research Masters Scholarships: -

The scholarship is available for eligible students pursuing a master’s degree. The scholarship includes a $10,000 stipend per annum along with a tuition fee waiver for a master’s degree.

 

- University of Waikato Excellence Scholarships: -

The scholarship is available for bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. for eligible students from many countries like the USA, Canada, Brazil, Columbia, India, Bangladesh, Ecuador, Germany, UK, France, Pakistan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, etc. The scholarship has a value of around $6700 based on factors like grades, financial need, number of credits enrolled, number of applicants, etc.

 

Other sources or universities that provide scholarships: -

 

- Victoria University of Wellington 

- Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand

- IPU New Zealand Tertiary Institute

- UC International College

- Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

- Southern Institute of Technology

- Lincoln University

- Massey University

 

Eligibility points that matter while applying for a scholarship: -

 

- The country whose citizenship you hold

- The duration you have been living in your home country

- Your work experience

- Check whether the scholarship is available for your country

- You selected study option regulates to levels and areas provided to your country

 

Cost of Studying in New Zealand

 

Tuition Costs

The expenditure on tuition fees majorly depends on the university and the type of course you choose. The government of New Zealand allows universities to decide their tuition fees. For international students, the tuition costs for a bachelor's degree are in the range of $14200 - $22000/ year, and for a master's degree, it costs in the range between $17000 - $25000/year. The tuition costs for a doctoral degree are in the range between $4,500 - $5,000/year that is lower similar to other countries. Medicinal and MBA courses have higher tuition costs in the range between $21,000 - $34,000/year. 

 

Accommodation

 On-campus residence in the form of student halls residence is an affordable option provided by many universities for international students. These can cost in the range of $145 - $370 per week. You can also live off-campus in a private flat spending roughly around $480 - $1,200/month. Shared flats with friends and colleagues can cost up to $320 - $800/ month. All these costs are indicted figures and can vary depending on your location and type of room.

 

Food and other expenses

An average cost for food and beverages for a single student can cost up to $360/ month. Eating out in a regular restaurant can averagely cost $13 for one meal. Household utilities, content, and services together can cost up to $600 /month. Clothing and Footwear can cost up to $40/month. Transportation expenses like monthly passes can cost around $105. Communication services can cost up to $64/month. Also, you can consider a miscellaneous cost up to $300/month. Student health insurance is essential and affordable for international students that may cost $300 /month and go up to $400/year depending on the offered plans.  

 

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