Study in New Zealand, with a plan to stay.
Smaller, calmer and cheaper than Australia, with post-study work rights tied closely to the level and location of your qualification.
Your route from study to permanent residence.
- 01FPS
Student visa
Fee Paying Student visa for an approved programme.
- 02PSW
Post-study work visa
Length tied to qualification level and study location.
- 03SMC · Green List
Skilled residence
Skilled Migrant Category or a Green List role.
- 04RV
Residence
Resident visa, then permanent resident visa.
Qualifications linked to Green List roles give the clearest line to residence.
Rules change often. We confirm the current requirements for your case at assessment.
The essentials for New Zealand.
- Visa
- Fee Paying Student Visa
- Post-study work
- 1–3 years depending on level
- Intakes
- February and July
Offer of place from an NZQA-approved provider
Your course must be approved for international students by New Zealand's qualifications authority. The offer letter shows the fees and course length used in your visa.
Funds and onward travel evidence required
You show tuition, a set yearly living-cost amount and either a return ticket or the money to buy one.
Bachelor's and above generally attract the strongest work rights
Degree-level study gives the longest post-study work visa and the best link to skilled residence later.
Green List alignment can shorten the route to residence
Roles on New Zealand's Green List can lead straight to residence or to residence after two years of work.
Institutions students often apply to.
A starting point, not a shortlist. Your shortlist is built from your academics, budget and PR goal.
- University of Auckland
- University of Otago
- Victoria University of Wellington
- University of Canterbury
- Massey University
- Auckland University of Technology
- University of Waikato
- Lincoln University
Visas we handle for New Zealand.
Swipe to see each visa, tap a card for details.Hover or tap a card for the key details.
Before you fly and after you land.
Everything around the offer letter for New Zealand, arranged through vetted providers.
- Accommodation
- Student medical and travel insurance
- Education loans
- IELTS / PTE / TOEFL / Duolingo
- Forex & bank account
- SIM card
- Airport pickup
- Scholarships
Free cost calculator
What will New Zealand cost you each month?
Rent, food and tuition by city, in rupees, checked against the visa funds rule.
How we help you into New Zealand.
Your timeline for New Zealand, counted back from the intake — so you always know what happens next.
- 12 months before
Course & Green List check
Qualifications linked to Green List and skilled-residence roles.
- 9 months
Applications & offer
Offer of place from an approved provider.
- 6 months
Funds & tuition
Living-cost funds, tuition and onward travel evidence.
- 3–4 months
Student visa
Medicals, police certificate and the visa filed together.
- 1 month
Pre-departure
Accommodation, insurance, SIM and airport pickup.
- First semester
Land & plan residence
IRD number, bank account and your PSW-to-residence plan.
Planning to study in New Zealand?
Send your details and we will come back with a realistic shortlist, a full first-year cost and the likely route to PR.
New Zealand questions
Let's map your global pathway
A first consultation covers eligibility, realistic timelines, total cost and the tax consequences of the move. You leave with a written plan, not a brochure.