Confirm every rule and fee on the official sites before you act.
Official sites
Immigration New Zealand: Fee Paying Student Visa
Eligibility, fees, documents and how to apply.
Visit website (opens in a new tab)immigration.govt.nz
Immigration New Zealand
Visa information, fees guide and online applications.
Visit website (opens in a new tab)immigration.govt.nz
Study portals
Study in New Zealand
The official site for international students: courses, cities and costs.
Visit website (opens in a new tab)studyinnewzealand.govt.nz
Quality assurance
NZQA: Register of approved providers
Check that a provider and its course are approved.
Visit website (opens in a new tab)nzqa.govt.nz
Rights
Employment New Zealand
Minimum wage, employment agreements and your rights at work.
Visit website (opens in a new tab)employment.govt.nz
Housing
Tenancy Services
Rental rights, bond rules and how to avoid problems.
Visit website (opens in a new tab)tenancy.govt.nz
Scholarships
New Zealand Scholarships
Government scholarships for international students.
Visit website (opens in a new tab)studyinnewzealand.govt.nz
WIEC tools
Visa funds calculator
Estimate living costs and tuition to show to INZ.
Last updated 29 Oct 2026