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Studying in New Zealand, from the official sources in our guide

First year in New Zealand from
EUR 30,400
Money to show for the visa
NZD 20,000
Work in term
25 h/week
Work after study
3 years
The full New Zealand guide

What you can study here

1 subject

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Engineering

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Studying in New Zealand

The rules and the money, before you apply

These apply to every international student in New Zealand, including at Wellington Institute of Technology. Each figure shows where it came from and when we last checked it.

Money you must show

NZD 20,000 for each year of study

NZD 1,667 a month for courses under a year. This is in addition to tuition, which you must also show you can pay.

Immigration New Zealand, source re-checked 5 Oct 2026

Visa fee

From NZD 850

The exact fee depends on your nationality and where you apply.

Immigration New Zealand, source re-checked 5 Oct 2026

Work while you study

25 hours a week in term, full-time in scheduled holidays

Raised from 20 hours on 3 November 2025. Only if your course qualifies for work rights.

Immigration New Zealand, source re-checked 5 Oct 2026

Stay after you graduate

Post-Study Work Visa of up to 3 years

Open work rights for level 7 degree graduates and above. Fee from NZD 1,670. Apply no later than 3 months after your student visa expires.

Immigration New Zealand, source re-checked 26 Sep 2026

How to apply in New Zealand

The same rules for every institution in New Zealand; Wellington Institute of Technology's own programme pages govern the exact dates and scores. Guide checked 24 Sep 2026.

Deadlines and intakes

The academic year runs from February (Semester One) to November, with a second intake in July (Semester Two) for many programmes. Each university sets its own closing dates for international applicants, and some competitive programmes close much earlier than the rest: check the programme page.

Work backwards from the visa. With 80% of visas decided within 8 weeks, and time needed to gather funds evidence and a medical certificate if you are asked for one, aim to hold your offer at least four months before the semester starts. For a February start, that means applying by the preceding August or September.

Language you need

Everything is taught in English. The University of Auckland's published minimums are typical of the universities:

Some programmes, such as law, education and health professions, ask for more. Check the programme page, and note the per-band minimums: a good overall score with one weak band fails.

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Which ones can I apply for?

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships

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