LIVING AND STUDY EXPENSES IN New Zealand.
Studying in New Zealand is reasonably priced as compared to other similar countries. Annual tuition in any of the public universities in New Zealand can be very reasonable and affordable. The cost of the programs depends on the duration and excellence of the programs. Not only the cost of the tuition, but the cost of the 'off-campus life' of a study-abroad hopeful is also generally affordable in New Zealand. Providing a friendly environment to the international students, New Zealand's living expenses cannot be defined in obvious figures as the living factors like 'room rental' and 'cost of foodstuff' varies according to choice of location.

Many of the New Zealand's Universities can also help foreign students for reasonably priced stay. The respective Universities should be contacted for the details. There are scholarships available for International students from various New Zealand universities. They can offer scholarship assistance to international students at various levels and in various disciplines. Getting scholarships or financial aid in New Zealand is a competitive procedure and most of the schemes will ask for the applicants to clear entrance examinations. However, many schemes provide exemption in these entrance tests for extremely competent students from foreign countries.

The cost of living in New Zealand is similar to that in Australia, and less than in Britain. Tertiary students should budget for up to NZ$20,000 a year in living expenses.

For tuition fees you have to calculate between NZ$ 16.000 per and NZ$ 24000 per year depending from your subject.

Working permission

Students may be granted permission to work during the academic year, and during any holidays within the academic year for up to 20 hours in any given week if they are: undertaking a full-time, course of study of at least two academic years duration; or undertaking a full-time course of study culminating in a New Zealand qualification that would qualify for points under the Skilled Migrant Category Students may be granted permission to work full-time during the summer holiday period, provided they are undertaking a full-time course of study of 12 months or more duration.