Study in New Zealand from India

Exams New Zealand asks for

• Your offer of place must include the provider's signed declaration that you have the English and academic ability to pass the course. [1]
• The provider must be a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021. [1]

• A degree-level (level 7+) qualification must be studied full time for at least 30 weeks in New Zealand to count for a Post-Study Work Visa. [2]
• Non-degree level 7 or lower qualifications count only if they are on the list of PSWV-eligible qualifications, and the job must relate to the study. [2]
• From 16 November 2026, a full-time level 7 graduate diploma plus a bachelor's (from NZ or overseas) will also qualify. [2]

Universities mainly start in February and July. The visa office says it is busiest from October to March, so apply at least 3 months before travel. [1]

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• Show tuition paid for one course or one year of study, whichever is shorter. If you apply from outside NZ you may pay after approval in principle. [1]

• Education New Zealand says many providers offer scholarships to international students; check your provider's site. [4]
• The government's Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships are for scholars from developing nations named in that programme. [4]

1. 1

   Offer of place

   Conditional offers are fine when applying from outside NZ; the visa is approved in principle and issued after an unconditional offer. [1]

2. 2

   Fees and living money

   Paid first-year or course fees, plus NZD 20,000 a year or an acceptable sponsor. [1]

3. 3

   Insurance and health

   Full medical and travel insurance; a chest X-ray if you stay over 6 months and the rules say so. [1]

4. 4

   Apply online

   At least 3 months before travel; 80% are decided within 7 weeks. [1]

• Partners and children cannot be included in your application; they apply on their own based on their relationship to you. [1]
• Chest X-ray or medical certificates must be less than 3 months old when Immigration NZ receives them. [1]
• A credible plan for funding later years strengthens a multi-year application. [1]

Full NZ Fee Paying Student Visa guide: steps, money, documents and problems

• Up to 25 hours a week while studying and full time in the summer holidays or scheduled breaks, depending on your visa conditions. [1]
• Post-Study Work Visa: master's or doctoral graduates who studied at least 30 weeks in NZ get 3 years; level 8 or below gets a visa equal to the study time. [3]
• You can hold the PSWV only once; it can support visas for your partner and children. [2]

1. Immigration New Zealand — Fee Paying Student Visa (opens in a new tab) NZD 850, NZD 20,000, 25 hours, health · Last checked 29 Oct 2026
2. Immigration New Zealand — Post-Study Work Visa (opens in a new tab) NZD 1,670, 30 weeks, NZD 5,000, Nov 2026 change · Last checked 29 Oct 2026
3. Immigration New Zealand — How long you can stay on a Post Study Work Visa (opens in a new tab) Master's 3 years, level 8 equals study time
4. Education New Zealand — Scholarships (opens in a new tab) Provider scholarships, Manaaki · Last checked 29 Oct 2026

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