Colleges in New Zealand

The cost of living at the University of Otago in New Zealand depends on the type of accommodation, and includes the following:Residential collegeAccommodation costs $18,696, and personal costs are $3,200 for 40 weeks. Entertainment costs $2,200 for 40 weeks, and medical and travel insurance costs $750. Shared flatAccommodation costs $16,600, and personal costs are $3,200 for 40 weeks. Entertainment costs $2,200 for 40 weeks, and medical and travel insurance costs $750. Study abroadRent for a regular room in a 3–6 bedroom house for one semester is NZ$6,712. Food costs NZ$2,100, personal expenses are NZ$1,600, and medical and travel insurance costs NZ$405. The University of Otago recommends that students have NZ$22,000–$26,000 available for living costs in addition to tuition. Public transport costs can be up to $37 per week, and mobile phone plans cost around $19 per month.

UUNZ Institute of Business known as UUNZ is established in Auckland in the North Island region of New Zealand. The institute offers Postgraduate Programme: Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration - International Business, Master of Business - Information Systems, Postgraduate Diploma of Business, Postgraduate Certificate in Business, Postgraduate Certificate in Business - Information Systems.The steps for applying the course are:-Check eligibility: Meet the eligibility criteria for an English proficiency test like IELTS or TOEFL. Prepare documents: Gather supporting documents like a SOP, LOR, and CV. Submit application: Fill out and submit the application on the college website. There is no application fee. Apply for a visa: If you are not a New Zealand or Australian citizen or resident, you will need to apply for a student visa after you are accepted to the university. You will need to provide documents like your passport, student visa application form, fee payment receipt, and an offer of place from the institute. 

The entire six-year course which leads to the award of the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) at Otago is very expensive for an international student. Tuition fees vary from year to year as given below: Health Sciences First Year (HSFY): NZD 41,193Years 2-3 (per year): NZD 92,125Years 4-6 (per year): NZD 105,285 The figures are for 2025 and are subject to change. The following are scholarships available to international students offered by the university: University of Otago Global Scholarships: For new international Bachelor degree students from certain eligible countries such as India, commencing full-time undergraduate study during 2025 or 2026. Scholarship value: NZD 15,000. Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships for International Students: For new international Bachelor degree students who are commencing full-time undergraduate study during 2025 or 2026. Scholarship value: NZD 10,000 toward tuition fees. University of Otago International Academic Excellence Scholarships: For high-achieving international students who have studied overseas and will come to Otago to begin a full-time Bachelor degree in 2025 or 2026. Scholarship value: about NZD 35,000, intended to cover accommodation in the first year, and tuition scholarships to be awarded in the second and third years. Note that these scholarships are competitive and have specific eligibility criteria. It is prudent to refer to the official website or contact the admissions office of the University of Otago for the most up-to-date information on tuition fees and scholarships on offer.

New Zealand is a popular choice among students all around the globe even though its cost of living is quite heavy on the pocket. On average, the monthly cost of living in New Zealand for international students ranges between NZD 1,715  (INR 82.5 K). However, the expenses are very subjective, depending on the lifestyle and purchasing power of the student residing and studying in a university in New Zealand.ParticularsAverage Monthly ExpenditureMonthly Living Expenses in New Zealand (in INR)Housing Rent (1 Bedroom Rent)NZD 430 - NZD 490INR 20.6 K - 23.5 KFood Expenses (Grocery)NZD 200 - NZD 250INR 9.6 K - 12 KPublic Transportation (Bus Pass and Metro Card)NZD 170 - NZD 200INR 8.1 K - 9.6 KPhone and Internet NetworkNZD 100INR 4.8 KClothingNZD 200 - NZD 300INR 9.6 K - 14.4 KHealth ExpensesNZD 50 - NZD 100INR 2.4 K - 4.8 KDay-to-day NecessitiesNZD 50INR 2.4 KMiscellaneous ExpensesNZD 100 - NZD 200INR 4.8 K - 9.6 KConversion Rate: 1 NZD = INR 48.13