- Explore courses and providers on Study with New Zealand.
- Apply directly to an approved education provider.
- Receive your offer of place and pay or arrange your tuition fees.
- Arrange acceptable medical and travel insurance.
- Prepare proof of funds: NZD 20000 per year for living costs, or an acceptable sponsor.
- Apply online for the Fee Paying Student Visa with Immigration New Zealand, including medical certificates or chest X-ray if asked.
- Receive your visa, travel to New Zealand and enrol with your provider.
Study in New Zealand from Pakistan
Checked October 9, 2026 against official sources
New Zealand offers Pakistani students a safe, welcoming environment with a small number of internationally ranked universities and a quality-assured tertiary system. Its universities and institutes of technology teach in English and focus on practical, hands-on learning. Students can work part-time while studying, and eligible graduates can stay on through the Post-Study Work Visa.
Money to show (visa)20,000 NZD / yearabout PKR 3,103,181
Student visa feesabout PKR 131,885
Work while studyingUp to 25 hours a week while studying and full-time in scheduled holidays, depending on your visa conditions.
Work after graduationPost-Study Work Visa: up to 3 years, depending on the level of your qualification and how long you studied for it.
Why Pakistani students choose New Zealand
- Study at an approved education provider with a Fee Paying Student Visa of up to 4 years
- Work up to 25 hours a week during study and full-time in holidays (depending on visa conditions)
- Post-Study Work Visa of up to 3 years for eligible graduates
- Post-Study Work Visa can lead to a resident visa
- Teaching is in English
What it costs
| Living costs to show for the Fee Paying Student Visa (tertiary study of 1 year or more) In addition to tuition fees |
20,000 NZD per year about PKR 3,103,181 |
|---|---|
| Living costs to show for the Fee Paying Student Visa (study shorter than 1 year) In addition to tuition fees |
1,667 NZD per month about PKR 258,650 |
Living costs: Auckland (daily food, transport and rent estimates).
Work out the money to show in PKR → · Tuition is listed on each university page below.
Universities in New Zealand
All 3 →University of Auckland
Auckland
NZD 45,857-86,561 per year based on 120 points (2027, varies by subject; e.g....
University of Otago
Dunedin
2027 guide fees: PGDipSci NZD 38,290-53,340 (120 points); 180-point MSc (Appl...
Victoria University of Wellington (Te Herenga Waka)
Wellington
NZD 40,124-52,396 per year for 120 points for most postgraduate courses (2027...
Scholarships in New Zealand
All 1 →Student visa and English
- New Zealand student visa: requirements, documents and fees (80% of applications completed within 8 weeks (INZ figure ...)
- Programmes are taught in English and education providers set English language requirements for admission.
- Student visa holders must have medical and travel insurance for their stay that is acceptable to their education provider.
- New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa (principal applicant): IELTS IELTS General or Academic: overall 6.5; PTE PTE Academic: overall 58
- New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category (partner or dependent child 16+): IELTS IELTS General or Academic: overall 5; PTE PTE Academic: overall 36
- New Zealand Student visa - Level 5 (diploma) study: IELTS IELTS Academic: 5.5 with no band lower than 5; PTE PTE Academic: 42 with no band lower than 36
- New Zealand Student visa - Level 6/7 (bachelor's degree) study: IELTS IELTS Academic: 6 with no band lower than 5.5; PTE PTE Academic: 50 with no band lower than 42
- New Zealand Student visa - Level 8-10 (postgraduate) study: IELTS IELTS Academic: 6.5 with no band lower than 6; PTE PTE Academic: 58 with no band lower than 50
Steps to study in New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
How much money do I need for a New Zealand student visa?
For tertiary study of 1 year or more you need NZD 20000 for each year of living costs, or NZD 1667 per month for shorter study, in addition to your tuition fees. You can also use an acceptable sponsor instead.
Can I work while studying in New Zealand?
Your student visa may allow you to work up to 25 hours a week during study and full-time in scheduled holidays. The exact conditions are printed on your visa, so check them before starting any job.
Can my family come with me?
You cannot include your partner or dependent children in your student visa application, but they can apply for their own visas based on their relationship to you. Check Immigration New Zealand for the visa that fits them.
Can I stay and work after graduating?
Eligible graduates can apply for the Post-Study Work Visa, which allows up to 3 years of work depending on the level of the qualification and how long you studied. Degree-level (Level 7 or higher) graduates can work for any employer.
Amounts in PKR use today's exchange rate. Rules change; always confirm on the official pages linked here before you apply.
