New Zealand is a famous country for its world-class education, the dream of countless young people. However, the cost of studying in New Zealand is still something that parents and students are not really clear about and still have many concerns about. In this article, Evolve will answer all questions about the cost of studying abroad in New Zealand in 2024. Let’s find out!
Costs before studying abroad in New Zealand
Preparation costs before studying in New Zealand are a fixed fee for any study program. This cost includes visa fees, airfare costs and health insurance.
New Zealand student visa costs
To study abroad in New Zealand, you first need to prepare the visa cost, which includes the New Zealand Immigration Department fee and VFS Global service fee, specifically:
a – New Zealand Immigration Service Fees
After completing the visa application steps according to the requirements of the New Zealand Immigration Department, you will have to pay the fee to the Immigration Department. This fee will be about 234 – 249 NZD (equivalent to 3,200,000 – 3,300,000 VND), this fee will change depending on the time period and conversion price.
b – VFS Global service fee
VFS Global is an intermediary company that receives visas for countries around the world, authorized directly by the government. Therefore, you need to pay the VFS Global service fee to receive and process the application, this fee is about 525,000 VND.
Some notes when paying visa fees:
- The Consulate completely collects all visa costs to review the application.
- In case your visa application is refused or you actively request to cancel your application, this fee will not be refunded.
- Visa fees are only paid in VND, the fee is not fixed but will depend on the exchange rate at the time of application.
- The above fees do not include costs incurred during the visa application process (transportation fees, postage fees, photocopying of documents, etc.)
Airline ticket costs
The cost of airfare is a definite fee that must be paid when studying abroad in New Zealand and is also considered a fixed cost. Normally, air tickets from Vietnam to New Zealand will range from 25,000,000 – 33,000,000 VND, depending on the airline and time of booking, the fee will change.
Health insurance costs
Normally, each New Zealand international student will have to pay a health insurance fee of 80-130 USD (about 1,913,000-3,109,600), the insurance will be valid for 12 months.
However, when buying health insurance, after studying and living in New Zealand, in case of illness, you will only need to pay a small fee for a medical examination.
Cost of studying in New Zealand during your studies
After completing the preparation stage, you will have to outline the costs needed during the process of studying in New Zealand, including tuition fees, living expenses, transportation fees, and other small expenses.
Tuition fees to study abroad in New Zealand
New Zealand tuition fees will depend on each program and level of study, each different program will have to pay different fees. In addition, New Zealand also has a diverse system of private and public schools, with each form and fee being different, the average fee is as follows:
| Type | Average Tuition (USD)/year | Duration |
| High School | 16.000 – 25.000 NZD/year (~233.000.000 – 364.000.000) | Depending on when you go, the study time will be about 3-4 years. |
| College | 16.000 – 21.000 NZD/year (~233.000.000 – 306.000.000 VND) | 1.5 – 3 years |
| University | 23.000 – 40.000 NZD/year (~335.000.000 – 583.000.000 VND) | 3 to 4 years depending on the school and program of study. Tuition depends on the field and school |
| After University | 27.000 – 35.000 NZD/year (~393.000.000 – 510.000.000 VND) | Depending on the level of study |
Cost of living
Living costs include housing fees, transportation fees and a few other small fees. This fee depends heavily on each person’s lifestyle and where you choose to live. In the suburbs, the fee will be much cheaper. In general, the average costs you have to pay are as follows:
Housing costs
As for accommodation, you have many options when studying abroad. Depending on the type of house and location, the fees also vary quite a lot. Below are the 3 most popular forms of accommodation for international students studying in this country, specifically:
| Type of Accomodation | Average Cost |
| Dormitory | $346 (> 8.500.000 VND) – $484 (almost 12.000.000 VND) (phục vụ đồ ăn) from week 140 onwards |
| Shared house | $140 – $293/ week (> 3.000.000 VND – > 7.000.0000), depending on the city. |
| Homestay (meal included) | > $285/ week (>7.000.000 VND) |
Transport Cost
New Zealand expands bus routes in all cities and towns, and even has many ticket discount policies for students. Therefore, there is absolutely no need to worry about transportation here.
In addition, in Auckland and Wellington there are train lines connecting to surrounding areas, extremely convenient if you want to experience traveling or travel long distances. The average fee for each type of vehicle is shown in the following table:
| Vehicle | Medium cost |
| Bus | 0.5 NZD/stage (68.000 VND) |
| Train | 2.5 NZD/stage (341.000 VND) |
| Ferry | 4.5 NZD/stage (613.000 VND) |
With the above fee, on average you will have to pay about 250 NZD (equivalent to 3,400,000 VND) for travel. However, this is only a reference price, you can completely save on this fee if you stay in a dormitory.
Summary: How much does it cost to study abroad in New Zealand?
This fee is only based on an average calculation and is not fixed, so it is for reference only. To calculate details, you need to rely on many different factors, including level of education, personal needs, place of residence,…
Degree Average cost (each year)
English 31.000 NZD (~ 420 million VND)
High school 25.000 NZD (~ 365 million VND)
College 21.000 NZD (~ 307 million VND)
Bachelor 40.000 NZD (~584 million VND)
After University 35.000 NZD (~510 million VND)
The above fee is absolutely not fixed for anyone, there will be many changes based on each person’s needs. However, the cost of living in New Zealand may be a bit lower than in other countries such as the UK, Australia, USA,…
How to save money on studying abroad in New Zealand
In addition to the above costs, you can completely save money on studying abroad in New Zealand in 2024 in the following ways:
- Apply for a scholarship to study in New Zealand: The New Zealand government always creates favorable conditions for international students, so it opens many types of government scholarships. In addition, there are also school-level scholarships, which also greatly reduce costs.
- Part-time work: International students in New Zealand are allowed to work 20 hours/week or full-time during vacations.
- Reduce personal needs: Cook yourself or buy groceries at wholesale markets, choose a place to live near school to save on travel costs, make the most of student cards to get discounts in some limited cases. avoid moving too much, buying liquidated goods to get cheaper prices,…
