New Zealand
About New Zealand
New Zealand, also known as Aotearoa, is a country renowned for its natural beauty and progressive strides in education and economic sectors. New Zealand also ranks highly in quality of life, education, anti-corruption governance, and many other areas.
Reasons to Choose New Zealand
- Stunning Natural Beauty: New Zealand is famous for its breathtaking landscapes.
- High-Quality Education: The country offers a progressive education system with internationally recognized qualifications.
- Advanced Economy: New Zealand has a strong and stable economy.
- High Quality of Life: It consistently ranks highly for quality of life.
- Anti-Corruption Governance: The government is known for its transparency and low levels of corruption.
- Welcoming Environment: New Zealand is known for its friendly and diverse society.
- Innovation and Research: The country is a hub for innovation and research, providing numerous opportunities for students.
Living costs
Tuition Costs
Generally, tuition fees in New Zealand range from NZD 20,000 to NZD 45,000. However, this can be higher for certain programs or courses.
Accommodation
In New Zealand, you can choose from various types of accommodation such as houses, flats, or apartments. The average weekly rent for an apartment ranges from NZD 140 to NZD 300, though prices can vary depending on the city or location you choose.
Important things to remember are that flats in New Zealand are usually unfurnished. Additionally, electricity costs in New Zealand can be quite high. Depending on the furnishings, furnishing a home can cost around NZD 500 – NZD 3,000.
Besides the two options above, you can also choose to stay in campus dormitories. There are two types of dormitories: catered and uncatered. For catered dormitories, all meal costs are handled by the campus, making it more expensive compared to uncatered dormitories.
Transportation and Foods
The transportation system in New Zealand is quite practical. As a student, you can receive discounts on public transport by showing your student card. Bus tickets for short trips typically range from NZD 1.00 to NZD 2.00.
Food costs in New Zealand per person per week can range from NZD 95.00 to NZD 135.00, depending on the part of New Zealand you are in.