Our Universities
New Zealand has eight universities all of excellent quality. Each university has strengths in research and teaching across a range of disciplines. For information on studying at each of the universities please contact the international offices of each of the universities. The international office of each university is listed under related links.
Admission and English Language Requirements
For information on the admission and English Language requirements, please go to Admission - International.
Scholarships for Students from Overseas
The NZVCC does not offer any scholarships for international students. Scholarships are available from:
- Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships Plan: These scholarships are only available to students from the British Commonwealth.
- NZAID Scholarships: NZAID offers a range of scholarships for students from selected countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific.
- Education New Zealand Scholarships: Education New Zealand offers scholarships for both Undergraduate and PhD students who would like to study in New Zealand. All international students are eligible to apply for the PhD scholarships, while students from selected countries in Asia and Latin America are eligible to apply for the undergraduate scholarships. Education New Zealand administers the LEARN fellowships for postgraduate students from developing countries to work in New Zealand in the area of Livestock Emissions research.
- University scholarships: Each university has its own scholarships available for international students. Please contact the International Office (see the Related Links) of the university you would like to study at to find out whether the university has any scholarships you are eligible for.
Student Visas and Work Rights
You will need to apply for a student visa/permit if the course you want to study is more than 3 months long. Please click here for general information about student visas and work rights. For detailed information and application forms, please visit the Immigration New Zealand website.
Domestic Fees for PhD Students
All international PhD students accepted for enrolment at a New Zealand university pay the same fees as New Zealand domestic students.
Go to the fees section for the indicative schedule of domestic and international fees.
Further Information
The Education New Zealand website is filled with useful information for International students wanting to study in New Zealand, including information about our towns and cities and the experiences of students who have studied in New Zealand. From the home page you can also do a search for which universities have the courses you would like to study. To visit the Education New Zealand website, please click here.
Enquiries
Policy Analyst (International & Māori)