How much could my course cost?
As a guide for the levels of fees for study in New Zealand, here are the tuition fees for domestic students at some major tertiary institutions for 2009, from the Sorted website.
Fees for New Zealand students
| Area of study | Years to complete |
Cost per year* |
| University Degrees | ||
| Architecture (Auckland University) | 5 years | $5,239- $5,759 |
| Arts (Canterbury University) | 3 Years | $4,200 |
| Business Studies (undergraduate - Massey University) | 3 Years | $4,174 |
| Commerce (Auckland University) | 3 Years | $4,756 |
| Dentistry (Otago University) | 5 Years | $11,326 |
| Design (Massey University) | 4 Years | $4,740 |
| Fine Arts (Auckland University) | 4 Years | $5,094 |
| Engineering (Auckland University) | 4 Years | $5,890 |
| Law (Canterbury University) | 4 years | $4,200 |
| Medicine (Otago University) | 6 Years | $11,326 |
| Music (Auckland University) | 4 Years | $5,045 |
| Nursing (post-graduate - Victoria University) | 1 Year | $6,030 |
| Optometry (Auckland University) | 4 Years | $6,569 |
| Physiotherapy (Otago University) | 4 Years | $5,095-$6,061 |
| Pharmacy (Auckland University) | 4 Years | $4,416-$5,566 |
| Teaching (Primary & Secondary - Auckland University) | 3 years | $4,416 |
| Veterinary Science (Massey University) | 5 Years | $8,623 |
| Other Training Organisations | ||
| Bachelor in Hospitality Management (Weltech) | 3 Years | $4,728 |
| National Certificate in Exercise Science (Weltech) | 1 Year | $4,805 |
| Certificate in Business Administration(Weltech) | 19 Weeks | $2,321 |
| National Certificate in Hairdressing (Weltech) | 1 Year | $5,316 |
| National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Weltech) | 2 Years | $4,934 |
| Diploma in Early Childhood Education (NZ College of Early Childhood Education) | 3 Years | $4,090 |
| Diploma of Therapeutic Massage (Wellpark College of Natural Therapies) | 18 Months | $4,500 |
| Diploma in Fashion Design (Design & Arts College of NZ) | 2 Years | $5,385 |
| Diploma in Contemporary Photography (Design & Arts College of NZ) | 2 years | $5,380 |
*Figures are indicative only and vary between different training organisations, and are reviewed on a yearly basis. Always check the course is one approved by the Ministry of Education for Student Loan purposes before you enrol.
Source: www.sorted.org.nz
Last updated: 22 September 2009
