Study in New Zealand
New Zealand is a happening destination for the last few years in Nepal. It is a safe destination that has a world class educational system and also has some of the best world ranked universities and Government owned colleges in the world.
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According to the data published by Immigration New Zealand in late March 2026, we achieved the highest visa approval rate for Nepal in 2025, ranging between 95% and 100%.
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Reasons to study in New Zealand
1. Internationally recognized Universities and Colleges
New Zealand’s Universities and Institutions are internationally recognized and accepted. New Zealand’s qualifications are highly regarded by employers in the world.
All 8 New Zealand Universities have found place in QS World Rankings 2018:
- University of Auckland
- University of Otago
- University of Canterbury
- Victoria University of Wellington
- University of Waikato
- Massey University
- Lincoln University
- Auckland University of Technology
List of Government Colleges in New Zealand
- Ara Institute of Canterbury
- Eastern Institute of Technology (Hawkes Bay) (EIT)
- Manukau Institute of Technology
- Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)
- Northland Polytechnic (NorthTec)
- Otago Polytechnic
- Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)
- Tai Poutini Polytechnic
- The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
- Unitec New Zealand
- Universal College of Learning (UCOL)
- Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
- Wintec, New Zealand
- Wellington Institute of Technology (Weltec)
- Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT)
- Whitireia Community Polytechnic
2. Tuition Fees & Expenses
New Zealand is the perfect study abroad destination for Students due to its lower annual tuition fees and low cost of living for many courses. The living expenses in New Zealand are cheaper than other study abroad destination like Canada, UK, the U.S and Australia. Fresh Food, accommodation options and transport facilities are easily available at affordable costs in the country.
Approximate Cost of the Course at Colleges/Universities:
- Undergraduate – $18000 – $ 35,000 Per Year
- Post Graduate – $23,000 – $ 40000 Per Year
Approximate Cost of Living: NZ $ 20,000 per annum as per Immigration New Zealand
3. Quality Learning
The New Zealand education system is based on the British education model. New Zealand’s higher education programs are well known for their quality of teaching and advanced facilities. The government of New Zealand has excellent quality assurance systems to monitor and ensure quality education. Students can immensely benefit with their practical oriented education and excellent teaching standards.
4. Minimal Requirements
New Zealand Universities/Colleges have minimal entry requirements for many programs. There is not much competition to get admission in a university whether it is bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or postgraduate diploma courses in New Zealand. Students with 60% to 80% marks can study there easily. Additionally, students are required to sit for an English proficiency test IELTS, PTE, TOEFL etc to meet the Engligh entry requirement. Also, there is no age bar to study in New Zealand.
The international students seeking admission in New Zealand Universities/Colleges can pay the tuition fee after they get student visa approval in principle (AIP) for New Zealand.
5. Safe and Stable Society
New Zealand is a safe and stable country with a very nice lifestyle. Acc. to Global Peace Index 2017, New Zealand is the second safest peaceful and safe country out of 163 countries in the world.
New Zealand has political stability and low crime rate. The people in New Zealand accept and respect other cultures and welcome international students warmly in the country irrespective of religion, caste and gender.
6.Beautiful Country
New Zealand is a mysteriously fascinating country with extremely beautiful landscapes, mountains, lakes, and unique biodiversity.
For anyone who looks for adventure, New Zealand offers great adventure activities including white water rafting, skiing, mountain biking etc. There are always new things to do and enjoy while staying in New Zealand.
New Zealand offers the best of both the worlds- city and country life. You can access all the modern amenities and facilities of city life while enjoying the beauty of countryside.
7. Study and work
Students want to work while studying to meet their living expenses and get experience. Students studying in New Zealand can work while studying. With student visa, students can work 25 hours weekly during the study and full time during scheduled holidays. There are many part-time opportunities available in sectors like retail, hospitality, banking, finance etc. Some students find a part-time job in their specific university.
Post Study Work Arrangements
Who will be eligible for post-study work visas?
You can stay and work in New Zealand for up to 3 years depending on the level of your qualification and how long you spent studying for it.
- You may be eligible for a post-study work visa if you have completed a programme
To apply for this visa, you must have recently finished studying in New Zealand and have:
- a degree level 7 or higher qualification — level 8 Postgraduate Diploma, level 9 Masters degree or level 10 Doctoral degree
- a non-degree level 7 or lower qualification that is on the list of qualifications eligible for a Post Study Work Visa — you must intend to work in a job that is related to what you studied, and apply in time
- be in good health
- have a good character
- have a genuine reason for coming to New Zealand
- have enough money to pay your expenses.
How long you can stay on a Post Study Work Visa
The length of your Post Study Work Visa will depend on the qualification you have completed in New Zealand. If you have completed a master’s or doctoral level qualification, and studied here for at least 30 weeks, you can work in New Zealand for 3 years.
If you have completed a qualification at level 8 or below, you will be given a visa equal to the time you spent studying for the qualification, to be confirmed by the education provider.
If you fail a course or take longer to complete your study than what is stated on your offer of place, this will not extend the length of your visa. If the length of your study is different from the offer of place, we may ask your education provider for more information.
New Short Term Graduate Work Visa
Eligible international graduates who completed study in New Zealand will be able to apply for the new Short Term Graduate Work Visa from late 2026.
This visa provides up to 6 months of open work rights, allowing time to look for work and, where appropriate, transition to an Accredited Employer Work Visa.
To be eligible, applicants must have:
- at least NZD $5,000 available to support themselves
- not previously been granted a Short Term Graduate Work Visa or Post Study Work Visa
- written approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade or Education New Zealand, if their study was supported under the New Zealand Scholarship Programme
- a valid medical certificate and chest X-ray, dependent on their intended length of stay in New Zealand.
Visas you can support for your family
If you have a work visa, you can normally support the following visas for your partner and dependent children:
- a visitor visa for your partner
- a work visa for your partner
- visitor visas for your children
- student visas for your children.
Visas for your partner and children will expire at the same time as your work visa.
There are some work visas where you cannot support visas for your family. If you have an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), Essential Skills Work Visa (ESWV) or Specific Purpose Work Visa there may be extra requirements to meet.