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Studying in New Zealand

New Zealand is an English-speaking country known for its nature and safety; its universities in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and beyond are public and internationally recognised.

View its 2 universities Attaché and embassy

New Zealand

Wellington

Universities
2
Tracks
2
Living costs
High

New Zealand at a glance

Capital
Wellington
Population
5.3 million
Official languages
English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language
Language of study
English
Currency
New Zealand dollar (NZD)
Time difference
10 hours ahead of Saudi Arabia
Climate
Temperate maritime and changeable; seasons are reversed

Cost of living

High
More affordableMore expensive

Auckland costs the most; other cities cost less.

English language

Typical IELTS and TOEFL iBT scores by degree; each university and major sets its own.

Foundation

IELTS
5.0–5.5
TOEFL iBT
60–70

Bachelor

IELTS
6.0–6.5
TOEFL iBT
79–90

Master

IELTS
6.5–7.0
TOEFL iBT
80–100

PhD

IELTS
6.5–7.0
TOEFL iBT
90–100
Accepted tests: IELTS Academic TOEFL iBT PTE Academic
Some universities may accept: Duolingo English Test Cambridge C1 Advanced Not confirmed: check with the university before taking one of these.

Universities offer preparatory English programs and a foundation year for students below the required score.

Working while studying

A student visa usually allows part-time work during study (about 20–25 hours a week) and full time in scheduled holidays; your visa states your limit.

For guidance only: confirm with the university, the attaché and the official rules.

Program tracks that include it

Ministry of Culture

Cultural Scholarship

  • Pre-Admitted Students Track 2 universities
    Degrees:
    Diploma, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Doctorate
    Fields:
    Architecture, Heritage And Archeology, Libraries and data science, Literatures, Languages And Linguistics, Museums, Music, and 1 more
  • Self-Funded Students Track 2 universities
    Degrees:
    Diploma, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Doctorate
    Fields:
    Architecture, Heritage And Archeology, Libraries and data science, Literatures, Languages And Linguistics, Museums, Music, and 1 more

Universities in New Zealand

2 universities in the approved lists; here are some of them.