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Australia vs New Zealand: what a year of study costs
New Zealand is the cheaper of the two: about EUR 2,200 to 24,100 less for a first year.
fromup to Tuition, 12 months of living costs and the visa fee.
Side by side
| Figure |  Australia |  New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition a year | EUR 18,500 to 37,300 | EUR 20,000 to 28,800 |
| Living costs, 12 months | EUR 12,600 to 24,400 | EUR 9,900 |
| Student visa fee | EUR 1,540 | EUR 423 |
| First year, all in | EUR 32,600 to 63,300 | EUR 30,400 to 39,200 |
| Money to show for the visa | EUR 18,310 | EUR 9,950 |
| Work during term | 24 hours a week | 25 hours a week |
| Stay to work after | 2 years | 3 years |
| Figures checked | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-26 |
Every figure is from the Australia and New Zealand guides, where each one links to its official source with the date we checked it. Living costs are the published monthly range times twelve. Converted at the day's rate (2026-11-08). Rates by Exchange Rate API.
Questions
Is it cheaper to study in Australia or New Zealand?
New Zealand is the cheaper of the two: about EUR 2,200 to 24,100 less for a first year. A first year in Australia costs about EUR 32,600 to 63,300 and in New Zealand about EUR 30,400 to 39,200, counting tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee, from each country's official sources.
How much money do I need to show for a student visa in Australia and New Zealand?
Australia: EUR 18,310 a year. New Zealand: EUR 9,950 a year.