Courses and entry
Consider undergraduate, postgraduate and graduate-diploma options based on prior qualifications and programme entry criteria.
New Zealand student visas & postgraduate study
New Zealand Student Visa: Study with a plan
Considering a New Zealand course, graduate diploma or master's degree? Choose a qualification suited to your education goals and understand the student visa, costs and possible post-study options before enrolling.
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- Match your intended course and qualification to your existing background.
- Plan for tuition plus the applicable living-funds evidence.
- Understand that post-study work depends on qualifying NZ study and current rules.
A brief enquiry is enough. No passport, bank statement or sensitive document needed at first contact.
Course suitabilityStart with your study goals and qualifications
Visa fundingTertiary living funds: normally NZ$20,000/year
Post-study optionsSubject to the course and immigration rules
Understand the pathway
Plan your NZ study and visa together
A student visa application starts with genuine study objectives, acceptable enrolment and evidence that you can meet the applicable requirements.
Fees and funding
Budget for tuition, living funds, travel and other costs. Tertiary students generally need NZ$20,000 for each year of living funds.
Possible work routes
Not every qualification leads to the same work rights. Eligibility for post-study work depends on NZ study and current immigration rules.
A student visa does not guarantee a job, residence or a Post Study Work Visa. For planned changes taking effect on 16 November 2026, verify the precise requirements before choosing or paying for a programme.
A practical first step
What a useful study enquiry includes
A clear first conversation should cover the education decision and the visa implications together.
Discuss My NZ Options- Your highest completed qualification and intended New Zealand course
- Course entry, duration, provider and intended start date
- Tuition and living-cost funding, plus supporting documentation
- Past visa history and, if relevant, your questions about post-study rules
Common questions
Questions about this NZ visa pathway
How much money do I need for a NZ student visa?
For tertiary education, living-funds evidence is generally NZ$20,000 per year, in addition to tuition, travel and other applicable costs.
Will any master's degree automatically lead to residence?
No. A qualification is not a residence guarantee; eligibility for work and residence is determined under separate visa rules.
Do 16 November 2026 changes apply to everyone?
No. The updated graduate-work options apply to defined qualifying study and other requirements, not simply holding an overseas degree.
Can I enquire while living in Indonesia, Malaysia or Singapore?
Yes. Explain your current location, qualifications, intended start date and plans so the correct requirements can be considered.
Choose your course with the full picture
Tell us about your qualifications, intended study and available funds to start a realistic visa-planning conversation.
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