Study in New Zealand · KTM → AKL
A complete guide to studying in New Zealand from Nepal
New Zealand suits students who want a recognised degree in a smaller, safer system without US-scale competition. Immigration New Zealand reads the financial file closely, so we build the funds evidence properly, match your course to a genuine study plan, and take the file from offer through the student visa.
- Language
- English
- Currency
- NZD
- Part-time work
- Up to 20 hrs / week
- After study
- Post Study Work Visa
01 — Who it fits
Who New Zealand is for
- Students who want a quality degree with smaller class sizes and a clear post-study work path.
- Applicants who can document funds cleanly — New Zealand checks the money trail, not just the balance.
- Anyone comparing Australia and New Zealand on cost, work rights, and visa odds.
Not sure you fit? That is a counselling question, not a reason to skip New Zealand.
Route card
- Route
- KTM → AKL Auckland
- Intakes
- Feb · Jul
- Status
- Open — Feb intake
Free session · A counsellor calls you back
02 — The process
From first session to boarding
Timings are typical, not promises
- Step 01~1 week
Profile and shortlist
We match your academics, budget, and intake to universities and institutes you can fund and finish.
- Step 022–4 weeks
Application
Transcripts, English test, and SOP go to the institution. We track each one until an offer arrives.
- Step 032–4 weeks
Offer of place
We read the conditions with you before you accept anything.
- Step 042–3 weeks
Funds and documents
Financial evidence is where New Zealand files fail. We build the pack Immigration New Zealand expects — source, history, and sponsor documents.
- Step 054–8 weeks
Student visa application
Lodged online with the offer, funds, medicals, and police certificate where required. We review everything before submission.
- Step 061–2 weeks
Fee payment and visa grant
Most files pay tuition after approval in principle. The visa is granted once payment is confirmed.
- Step 071–2 weeks
Departure and enrolment
Pre-departure briefing, accommodation options, and first-week enrolment steps.
- Step 00 — today
Every file starts with one session.
Free, thirty minutes, in a branch or on a call. We tell you honestly if New Zealand fits your file.
03 — Paperwork
Tick off your documents
Try it — check what you already have. Bring the rest to the first session and we flag what is missing.
Document checklist
0 / 9 ready
Missing some? Normal — we fix gaps in session one.
04 — Budget
What New Zealand living costs
Auckland and Wellington sit at the top of these ranges — Christchurch, Dunedin, and regional cities run cheaper. Immigration New Zealand's living-cost figure (currently NZD 20,000+ per year) is the number the visa file must show.
Cost sheet
KTM → AKL · Indicative
- 01Housing
- NZD 800–1,300 / month
- 02Food
- NZD 300–500 / month
- 03Transport
- NZD 80–150 / month
- 04Health insurance
- ~NZD 700 / year
- 05Personal
- NZD 150–300 / month
Tuition
Depends on your course — priced in counselling
Exact numbers for your city, course, and intake — free.
05 — Work rights
During study
Most student visas allow up to 20 hours a week in term time and full-time during scheduled holidays. Your visa conditions are the source of truth.
After study
A Post Study Work Visa of up to three years may follow an eligible qualification — length depends on the level and where you studied. We confirm the current rules for your course before you apply.
Sit down with a New Zealand specialist this week.
06 — Funding
Scholarships to ask about
- New Zealand Excellence Awards
- University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship
- University of Otago international awards
- Victoria University of Wellington Tangiwai Scholarship
- University of Canterbury international scholarships
- Massey University international awards
08 — FAQ
New Zealand questions
How much money do I need to show for New Zealand?
First-year tuition plus the living-cost amount Immigration New Zealand publishes — currently NZD 20,000+ per year of study. The source and history of the funds matter as much as the balance. We build the file with the current official figure.
What is the Funds Transfer Scheme?
An arrangement where you transfer living costs to New Zealand before travel and receive them monthly after arrival. It is one of the cleanest ways to satisfy the financial requirement, and we walk you through it if it fits your file.
Can I stay in New Zealand after graduating?
Eligible qualifications lead to a Post Study Work Visa of up to three years, depending on the level of study. Rules change, so we confirm the current version for your exact course before you accept an offer.
Ready when you are
One free session. A shortlist you can act on.
Tell us your grades, budget, and intake. A New Zealand counsellor calls you back with courses you can actually finish.
No fee · No account · Office walk-ins welcome