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Short answer
New Zealand asks tertiary students to show NZD 20,000 a year for living costs. Student visas granted from 3 November 2025 allow 25 hours of work a week in term and full-time in holidays. A Master's can lead to a post-study work visa of up to 3 years.
What are the key numbers for Indian students in New Zealand?
Checked against official sources on 24 October 2026.
| Living costs to show | NZD 20,000 a year |
|---|---|
| Work while studying | 25 hours a week in term (visas granted from 3 November 2025), full-time in scheduled holidays |
| After graduation | Post-study work visa of up to 3 years after a Master's |
Why New Zealand Is Strategic for Indian Students Right Now.
World-class universities (all top 3% globally). Skills shortages in IT, health, and engineering. Generous post-study work rights and natural environment beauty.
What New Zealand Actually Costs. The Honest Numbers.
Tuition: ₹12-20L per year. Requirement: Show NZD $20,000 liquid funds for the first year.
Planning to study in New Zealand?
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Where Indian Students Are Getting In.
Recent successes for Reknown Edu Services® students.
Top Universities
- University of Auckland
- University of Otago
- University of Canterbury
Specialized Institutions
- Victoria University Wellington
- Massey University
- Lincoln University
The Student Visa.
What It Requires. What Gets It Rejected.
- •"Bona Fides" doubt (not a genuine student)
- •Source of Funds not traceable
- •"Parked" funds without explanation
Our visa prep process: We audit your complete file before submission, identify every flag, and prep you for the interview until you can answer every question without hesitation.
Analyze My New Zealand Visa RiskWork Rights in New Zealand
Up to 25 hours per week during term for student visas granted from 3 November 2025 (older visas with a 20-hour limit can apply for a variation), and full-time during scheduled holidays.
You Graduate. Then What?
Post-Study Work Visa: 1-3 years depending on degree level. Transparent "Skilled Migrant Category" for PR if you have a skilled job offer.
Funding Your New Zealand Education.
NZ International Scholarships
Fully-funded awards for Master's and PhD candidates.
University Entrance Awards
$5,000-$10,000 grants applied to first-year tuition.
Proof
Stories from the Reknown Edu Services® Wall of Results.
"New Zealand is safe and the PR path for my Green List role was very clear. Reknown Edu Services® made the process easy."
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MS Software Engi, Auckland University 🇳🇿
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