The Cost of Education in NZ

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Quality education at an affordable price

New Zealand offers a quality English language based education at an affordable price. When compared with other providers, New Zealand has about a 20% cost advantage over Australia and a 50% cost advantage over the US and UK.

Secondary Schools (High Schools)

Approximate cost of tuition fees (NZ$) per year

State Schools	$12,000 – $17,000
Private Schools	$30,000 – $35,000
View fees breakdown for individual ISENZ Schools.

Universities

Approximate cost of tuition fees (NZ$) per year

Undergraduate	$23,000 – $33,000
Postgraduate	$26,000 – $36,000
PhD (Domestic Fees)	$6,000 – $8,000

Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics

Approximate cost of tuition fees (NZ$) per year

Undergraduate	$17,000 – $23,000
Postgraduate	$18,000 – $24,000

English Language Programmes

Approximate cost of tuition fees (NZ$) per week

General English (full time)

$350 – $450

Other costs

Approximate cost (NZ$) per week

Living costs (accommodation, bills, food)	$300 – $400
Course related costs (textbooks, stationary etc.)	This will vary

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University fees for International Students 2017
An indicative list of University tuition fees from Universities New Zealand – Te Pōkai Tara.
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The Cost of Education in NZ

Quality education at an affordable price

Secondary Schools (High Schools)

Universities

Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics

English Language Programmes

Other costs

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