University Tuition Fees in New Zealand

What are tuition fees like at New Zealand universities?

Tuition fees for international students in New Zealand are affordable compared to other countries. The typical annual fee for a university degree is around NZD $25,600.

Indicative tuition fees for international students


University Annual fee* 
Massey University $25,620 
University of Canterbury $25,000 
Victoria University of Wellington $26,128 
Average $25,583 

 * Bachelor of Business (or equivalent) — Updated: 7 March 2016

University	Annual fee*
Massey University	$25,620
University of Canterbury	$25,000
Victoria University of Wellington	$26,128
Average	$25,583

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New Zealand’s fee structure is similar to Australia’s. Most of the variation is between courses (e.g. engineering versus arts) rather than between universities.

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