All eight universities are world-ranked. You can work 25 hours a week while you study. After graduating, you get up to 3 years of open work rights. And it is one of the safest countries on earth. Ready to study in New Zealand from Pakistan? Unity Consultants builds your visa file from start to finish.
Study in New Zealand
To study in New Zealand from Pakistan, you need a Fee Paying Student Visa. You apply online once you have your offer of place. You must show your tuition is paid, you have enough money to live on and you hold insurance.
Immigration New Zealand also checks that you are a genuine student. Your study plan should explain why this course and how it fits your future. Most complete files for a New Zealand student visa from Pakistan are decided in three to five weeks.
Since 3 November 2025, you can work up to 25 hours a week in term. In holidays, you can work full-time. Research master’s and PhD students have no limit. After you graduate, the New Zealand post-study work visa lets you work for any employer for up to 3 years.
Student Visa Key Facts
- Visa fee: about NZ$850 online.
- New Zealand student visa funds: NZ$20,000 for each year of study, plus proof of paid tuition.
- Health checks: a chest X-ray and medical certificate for longer courses.
- Insurance: medical and travel insurance is compulsory.
- Funds Transfer Scheme: some applicants may be asked to move funds to a New Zealand bank first.
Post-Study Work Key Facts
- After a bachelor’s (Level 7+) or master’s: up to 3 years.
- After a Postgraduate Diploma: 1 year.
- Work rights: any employer, any job.
- Future: work experience can lead to residence.
Why students choose Unity Consultants: we shortlist New Zealand universities for Pakistani students. We write a strong study plan with you. We check your funds and arrange insurance and medicals. Then we submit a complete visa application.
25 hrs
Work per week in term
3 yrs
Post-study work visa, up to
NZ$20,000
Proof of funds per year
The cost of studying in New Zealand includes tuition, living costs and insurance. You must show NZ$20,000 a year for living costs. That is about NZ$1,667 a month.
Auckland and Wellington cost the most. Dunedin, Hamilton, Christchurch and Palmerston North cost less. Working 25 hours a week helps a lot with daily costs.
| Monthly cost | Typical range (NZD) |
| Rent (shared flat or hall) | 800–1,400 |
| Food and groceries | 350–500 |
| Transport | 80–150 |
| Phone, internet and utilities | 100–200 |
| Personal and leisure | 100–250 |
Key Facts
- Tuition: about NZ$30,000–55,000 a year for bachelor’s and master’s.
- PhD bonus: international PhD students pay domestic fees.
- Insurance: budget for compulsory medical and travel cover.
- Part-time income: helps daily costs but can’t replace your visa funds.
Scholarships for Pakistani students: New Zealand universities offer merit scholarships, often NZ$5,000–10,000. The government’s Manaaki degree scholarships are not open to Pakistani citizens right now.
New Zealand has two main intakes: February and July. For the New Zealand February intake 2027, apply between August and November 2026. That leaves time for your visa.
| Intake | Course start | Typical application window |
| February (Semester 1, main) | February–March | August to November of the previous year |
| July (Semester 2) | July | February to April |
How to study in New Zealand from Pakistan
- Choose your programme and check entry and English requirements.
- Apply and receive your offer of place.
- Accept the offer and pay your tuition.
- Arrange medical and travel insurance.
- Complete your medical checks.
- Apply online for your Fee Paying Student Visa with proof of funds.
Entry requirements for Pakistani students
- Bachelor’s: FSc, ICS or A-Levels. Foundation programmes are also available.
- Master’s: a recognised bachelor’s degree; some programmes want work experience.
- English: IELTS, PTE Academic or TOEFL.
- Study gap: fine if you explain it in your study plan.
Documents to prepare: passport, attested academic documents, English test results, offer of place, tuition receipt, bank statements, insurance, medical certificates and study plan.
New Zealand is one of the safest and most peaceful countries in the world. Auckland has a growing Muslim and South Asian community, with mosques and halal food. Smaller cities are friendly and close-knit.
Kiwi life is relaxed and outdoors. Universities help you settle in with orientation, housing support and careers advice.
- Emergency number:
- Lifestyle: beaches, mountains and national parks on your doorstep.
- Earthquakes: follow your university’s safety advice.
- Māori culture: part of everyday life and campus events.
- Study culture: small classes and practical, hands-on learning.
- Community: Pakistani and Muslim student groups at larger universities.
Why study in New Zealand from Pakistan? Safety, world-ranked degrees, 25-hour work rights and up to 3 years of post-study work. Book your free consultation with Unity Consultants and start your New Zealand plan today.
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Wellington
Language
English, Māori
Time
GMT +12 (+13 in summer)
Currency
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