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World-class degrees in a safe, welcoming country, with a clear route to post-study work.
- Main intakes
- February · July
- Tuition (per year)
- NZ$32,000 to 50,000
- Course length
- Master's 1 to 2 years
- Post-study work
- Up to 3 years
- English test
- IELTS 6.0 to 6.5
Four reasons students choose it.
01Safe & friendly
Consistently rated one of the safest countries for international students.
02All eight universities ranked
Every NZ university appears in global rankings.
03Work while you study
Part-time work rights during term for most degree students.
04Post-study work
Eligible graduates can stay and work for up to 3 years.
Popular courses
Courses in New Zealand.
Master of Business Analytics
Master of Engineering (Civil / Electrical)
Master of Public Health
Master of Construction Management
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Business
Postgraduate Diploma in Business
Graduate Diploma in Applied Management
Master of Supply Chain Management
Master of Hospitality Management
Universities
Where you could study.
A
University of Auckland
AucklandResearch
NZ's largest university; engineering, business, health sciences
O
University of Otago
DunedinResearch
Health sciences, medicine and a classic student-town campus
VW
Victoria University of Wellington
WellingtonResearch
Law, public policy, IT and design in the capital
C
University of Canterbury
ChristchurchResearch
Engineering, science and data
MU
Massey University
Palmerston North · Auckland · WellingtonResearch
Agriculture, business, aviation and creative arts
AT
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
AucklandTechnology
Practical, industry-linked IT, business and health courses
W
University of Waikato
Hamilton · TaurangaResearch
Cyber security, management and computer science
LU
Lincoln University
Lincoln, CanterburySpecialist
Agriculture, food science and land management
AC
Ara Institute of Canterbury
ChristchurchITP
Nursing, engineering technology and hospitality
MT
Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT)
AucklandITP
Nursing, engineering and business
U
Unitec
AucklandITP
Construction, engineering and IT
W
Wintec
HamiltonITP
Nursing, IT and engineering
OP
Otago Polytechnic
DunedinITP
Nursing, IT and design
ET
Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT)
Napier · AucklandITP
Nursing, business and IT
ST
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)
InvercargillITP
Nursing, IT and trades
TO
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Tauranga · RotoruaITP
Health, business and tourism
NM
NZ Management Academies (NZMA)
AucklandPTE
Hospitality, business and healthcare
AI
Aspire2 International
Auckland · ChristchurchPTE
Business, IT and hospitality
NS
NZ Skills & Education (NZSE)
AucklandPTE
Early childhood, healthcare and IT
IG
ICL Graduate Business School
AucklandPTE
Business and IT postgraduate diplomas
YC
Yoobee Colleges
Auckland · WellingtonPTE
Design, animation and software
No universities match “”. Ask a counsellor about more options.
When you can start.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Main intakeSmaller intake (selected courses)
What you'll need.
Bachelor's & diplomas
- Plus Two / 12th with good marks (typically 65% or above)
- IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) or equivalent
- Passport, transcripts and statement of purpose
Master's
- Relevant bachelor's degree, usually 60% or above
- IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) or equivalent
- CV, statement of purpose and references
Indicative costs
Bachelor's tuitionNZ$32,000 to 45,000 / yr
Master's tuitionNZ$35,000 to 50,000 / yr
Living costs (visa proof)about NZ$20,000 / yr
Figures are indicative and change each year. Your FernEd counsellor will confirm current fees, visa funds and requirements for your chosen course.
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