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All 8 universities in QS
University of Auckland, Otago, Canterbury, Victoria Wellington, Massey, Waikato, Lincoln, AUT — all globally ranked.
Study in New Zealand
🇳🇿 Study in New Zealand
student visa consultants.
8 world-ranked universities, 3-year post-study work visa, and Green List priority PR pathway.
Overview
Why study in New Zealand in 2026
New Zealand's 8 public universities are all ranked in the QS World Top 500, all teach in English, and all deliver a 3-year post-study work visa for bachelor's/master's graduates. Green List occupations get a fast-tracked Straight-to-Residence pathway.
Deep-dive guides
Explore Study in New Zealand in detail
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Student Visa Guide
Category, documents, timeline, interview prep and refusal reasons.
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Top Universities
QS-ranked institutions, admission cutoffs, tuition and campus notes.
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Popular Courses
In-demand master's programs, ROI, and specialisations for Indians.
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Scholarships & Aid
Merit awards, assistantships, government schemes and how to apply.
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Cost of Study & Living
City-wise tuition + living costs, budgeting and money-saving tips.
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Post-Study Work Visa
OPT, PGWP, Graduate Route, Subclass 485 and PR pathway after graduation.
Read full guide →Why New Zealand
6 reasons Indian students pick New Zealand
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3-year PSW visa
Bachelor's Level 7+, master's, PhD graduates get an open 3-year work visa — no employer sponsor needed.
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Green List → residence
60+ high-demand occupations on the Green List — nurses, engineers, teachers, tradespeople get Straight-to-Residence.
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Best quality of life
Ranked #1 in the world for personal safety, work-life balance and English-speaking multicultural society.
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Family-friendly
Spouses of master's/PhD students get open work visas; dependent children get free primary and secondary schooling.
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Lower total cost
Tuition & living roughly 25% cheaper than Australia; single-year master's programs available at multiple universities.
Top universities
Famous universities in New Zealand
We file admissions to every institution below and dozens more. Rankings shown are QS World University Rankings 2026 or category equivalents.
University of Auckland
Auckland
NZ's #1, research leader
University of Otago
Dunedin
Medicine, dentistry, humanities
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington
Law, public policy, engineering
University of Canterbury
Christchurch
Engineering, forestry, aerospace
Massey University
Palmerston North
Agriculture, aviation, business
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Management, CS, education
Lincoln University
Lincoln
Agri-business, food, environment
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
Applied tech, business, design
Popular courses
Top programs Indian students choose
- → Master of Information Technology / Data Science
- → Master of Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Software)
- → Master of Business / MBA
- → Master of Nursing / Health Sciences
- → Master of Construction Management
- → Master of Education / Teaching
- → Master of Applied Finance
- → Master of Agriculture / Horticulture
Cost of study
2026 costs at a glance
Tuition
NZD 25,000 – 45,000 / year (₹13 L – ₹23 L). Business/IT NZD 28–35k typical.
Living
NZD 20,000 / year mandated financial capacity. Realistic NZD 18–24k depending on Auckland vs regional.
Scholarships
NZ Excellence Awards for India (up to NZD 5k), Manaaki NZ Scholarships (fully-funded), university merit awards.
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Intakes
February — primary; July — secondary; November — limited (some PG diplomas)
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Work while studying
20 hours per week during term-time, unlimited during scheduled breaks. Master's-by-research and PhD students can work unlimited hours year-round.
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Post-study work
3-year Post-Study Work Visa (open) for Level 7 bachelor's, Level 8 PG diploma, Level 9 master's, Level 10 PhD graduates. Green List Tier 1 occupations → Straight-to-Residence; Tier 2 → Work-to-Residence in 24 months.
Eligibility
Student visa requirements
- 1Class 12 with 65%+ for UG; bachelor's with 60%+ for master's
- 2IELTS 6.0–6.5 overall (no band < 5.5); TOEFL 79+; PTE 50+
- 3NZD 20,000/yr living fund + tuition proof
- 4Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement — Mark drafts this
- 5Medical + police clearance for stays > 12 months
- 6Insurance for full duration
Our process
Pune to campus — 5 stages
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Free eligibility & shortlist
Academic + budget + Green-List-alignment analysis → 3–5 universities shortlisted.
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Applications & OA
Direct applications, Offer of Place secured, tuition deposit paid.
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Financials + insurance
NZD 20,000 evidence + tuition + insurance. Loan documents accepted.
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Student visa filing
Immigration NZ online portal, medical, biometrics — 4–8 week decisions typical.
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Landing + IRD
Airport landing, IRD tax number, bank, accommodation — full onboarding.
2026 policy desk
Latest New Zealand student visa updates
3-year PSWV retained
Nov 2024 review — the 3-year post-study open work visa stays for all Level 7+ graduates. NZ has re-committed to international education.
Green List Tier 1 expanded
20 more occupations added (2024) — data engineers, civil engineers, secondary teachers get Straight-to-Residence within 3 months of job offer.
Financial requirement raised
Living costs proof lifted to NZD 20,000/yr from NZD 15,000 — reflects real Auckland/Wellington rents.
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
Post-study open visa converts easily to AEWV; median wage threshold NZD 31.61/hr (Feb 2025).
FAQs
Study in New Zealand — FAQs
Which NZ university is best for IT/Computer Science?
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University of Auckland (top research, Google/Microsoft ties), Waikato (specialist AI Institute), Victoria Wellington (strong industry links), Canterbury (HIT lab).
Can my spouse work full-time?
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Yes — spouses of Level 8/9/10 (PG diploma, master's, PhD) students get open work visas with unrestricted hours. Level 7 (bachelor's) spouses do not.
How long till I get PR after studying?
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Green List Tier 1 occupation with a job offer: 3–4 months post-graduation. Non-Green-List: 3 years work on AEWV → Skilled Migrant Category residence.
What is the total cost of a 2-year master's?
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NZD 50–80k tuition + NZD 40k living + insurance + visa = ~₹55–70 L. Scholarships often cover NZD 5–15k of that.
Is IELTS the only English test?
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No — PTE Academic (50+), TOEFL iBT (79+), Cambridge English (169+) and NZCEL (Level 4) are all accepted. IELTS UKVI is required if applying via UK VFS.
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