Study in New Zealand from Bangladesh 2027 — Cost, Visa & Scholarships
Safe, friendly and more affordable than Australia, with 25 hours of work a week and up to three years of post-study work. Everything a student from Bangladesh needs: tuition fees, the New Zealand student visa requirements, IELTS scores, intakes, scholarships and part-time work rights.
- Intakes
- February · July
- Visa
- Fee Paying Student Visa
- Work in term
- 25 hours a week
- After graduating
- Up to 3 years (PSWV)
Why study in New Zealand as a Bangladeshi student?
All eight New Zealand universities are internationally ranked, and many master's degrees take 12–18 months. Students can now work 25 hours a week, and degree graduates can get an open Post Study Work Visa of up to three years. Cities are smaller and calmer, and costs are more manageable for many families.
Internationally ranked universities
Every one of New Zealand's eight universities appears in the major world rankings.
25 hours of work a week
Visas approved from November 2025 allow 25 hours a week in term and full-time in the holidays.
Up to three years after graduating
An open Post Study Work Visa after a bachelor's, master's or PhD studied in New Zealand.
Calm and safe
Smaller cities, a relaxed pace, and one of the safest countries in the world.
Cost of studying in New Zealand: tuition and living costs
| Level | Indicative tuition |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | About NZD 22,000–32,000 a year |
| Master's | About NZD 26,000–37,000 a year (some higher) |
| Diploma and foundation | Check each provider |
Indicative ranges; each course page has the exact fee.
- Living costs for the visa
- NZD 20,000 a year for tertiary study (NZD 1,667 a month for shorter courses)
- Bank history
- Statements covering the last 3 months; fixed deposits held for 3 months
- Loans
- Education loans from nationalised or multinational banks are accepted
New Zealand student visa from Bangladesh
- Visa
- Fee Paying Student Visa
- Enrolment document
- Offer of place, with fees paid
- Fee
- From NZD 850 in total (application fee and levies)
- Processing
- 80% decided within 8 weeks
- How Bangladeshi students apply
- Online with Immigration New Zealand. A chest X-ray from a panel physician; a police certificate if your total stay will be 24 months or more.
Documents you will need
- Offer of place, with fees paid
- Evidence of NZD 20,000 a year — 3 months of statements, a fixed deposit or a loan letter
- Sponsor documents and the source of the money
- Chest X-ray certificate from a panel physician
- Police certificate, if required
- Passport, academic and English documents
Part-time work and post-study work rights
Entry requirements and IELTS for New Zealand
- Undergraduate
- A strong HSC or A-level result; some universities ask HSC students to complete a foundation year first.
- Postgraduate
- Many taught master's and postgraduate diplomas accept a three-year bachelor's with a good GPA. Research programmes prefer four years.
- English
- Universities usually ask for IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5) for undergraduate and 6.5 (no band below 6.0) for postgraduate. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and Cambridge C1 are also accepted.
Popular subjects
- IT & computer science
- Engineering
- Data science
- Business & supply chain
- Agriculture & food science
- Hospitality
Universities in New Zealand popular with Bangladeshi students
- University of AucklandAuckland · Public · Feb, JulKnown for Engineering, Computer Science & IT, Business & MBA
- Auckland University of TechnologyAuckland · Public · Feb, JulKnown for Computer Science & IT, Hospitality & Tourism, Nursing & Health
- Massey UniversityAuckland & Palmerston North · Public · Feb, JulKnown for Business & MBA, Engineering, Data Science & AI
- University of WaikatoHamilton · Public · Feb, JulKnown for Computer Science & IT, Data Science & AI, Education & TESOL
- Victoria University of WellingtonWellington · Public · Feb, JulKnown for Law (LLB & LLM), Business & MBA, Computer Science & IT
- University of CanterburyChristchurch · Public · Feb, JulKnown for Engineering, Data Science & AI, Education & TESOL
- Lincoln UniversityChristchurch · Public · Feb, JulKnown for Business & MBA, Economics
- University of OtagoDunedin · Public · Feb, JulKnown for Public Health, Pharmacy, Business & MBA
Recruitment policies change, and some universities pause intakes from Bangladesh. Check with us before you apply. Search all universities →
New Zealand scholarships for Bangladeshi students
- University of Auckland International Student Excellence ScholarshipUp to NZD 10,000 off tuition for new undergraduate and taught postgraduate students.
- Victoria University of Wellington international scholarshipsTuition reductions for undergraduate and postgraduate international students.
- University merit scholarshipsMost New Zealand universities offer partial tuition scholarships to international students.
Questions about studying in New Zealand
How many hours can I work?
25 a week in term if your visa was approved on or after 3 November 2025, and full-time during scheduled holidays.
Does every qualification give a three-year work visa?
No. The three-year open visa is for a bachelor's or higher studied in New Zealand; lower levels give shorter visas.
Is there a visa interview?
Not routinely, but Immigration New Zealand may call you to confirm you are a genuine student.
Ready to start your New Zealand application?
Bring your results, passport and budget to our Lalmatia office. We will shortlist courses that fit, check the visa funds rule against your family's documents, and tell you honestly what your chances are.