Study in New Zealand
New Zealand offers quality education in a safe, welcoming country, with genuine post-study work options. We help in Punjab with course choice, admission and documents for a range of programmes.
Study in New Zealand — at a glance
Figures and rules are indicative and change often. For the current official rules, see Immigration New Zealand's official visa portal. Reviewed by Karandeep Singh, Director · Last reviewed: July 2026.
A popular choice for Indian students
- Quality education in a safe environment
- Post-study work options
- Welcoming and scenic
Popular programmes: Diplomas, bachelor's and master's programmes.
Popular institutions: University of Auckland, University of Otago, University of Canterbury, Victoria University of Wellington, Massey University and AUT. Top student cities: Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
What is usually required
- A genuine academic background suited to your chosen course
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS/PTE), where required
- Genuine funds to support tuition and living costs
- A valid passport and clean, honest documentation
How much money must you show for a New Zealand student visa?
New Zealand publishes a clear annual figure, and it offers something no other destination on this site does: a way to avoid showing it as a bank balance at all.
- NZD 20,000 per year for living expenses if you are a tertiary student — on top of tuition and a return airfare
- Studying for less than a year? NZD 1,667 per month instead
- The Funds Transfer Scheme (FTS) lets eligible students transfer living costs to New Zealand through an approved provider, rather than proving the full amount sits in a personal account
- Work rights are 25 hours per week in term time, and full-time during scheduled holidays
- The visa fee starts at NZD 850, including the application fee and immigration levy
The Funds Transfer Scheme is the reason New Zealand is worth a serious look for families who have the money but not a long, tidy bank history behind it. Immigration New Zealand decides who can use it.
Source: Immigration New Zealand, fee paying student visa. Figures change, so check this page before you apply.
Documents we help you collect
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- IELTS/PTE or other English scores (where required)
- Financial documents (genuine and verifiable)
- Valid passport
- Admission / offer letter
- Statement of purpose for your college application, where the college asks for one
A clear, step-by-step process
Free course counselling
We learn your goals and suggest courses that fit your record and budget.
Course & institution guidance
We help shortlist genuine programmes that fit your profile.
Admission application
We help you apply to the institutions you choose.
Collect and organise documents
We help you collect and organise your documents against Immigration New Zealand's official checklist.
Common refusal reasons
- Incomplete or inconsistent documents
- Funds that cannot be genuinely explained
- Weak statement of purpose or unclear study plan
- Gaps or history not addressed honestly
How we help
- Honest course counselling and shortlisting
- Help applying for admission
- Document collection and organisation in Punjab
- In-person support from our Jalandhar office
Study in New Zealand — FAQs
What documents are needed to study in New Zealand?
Typically academic records, English test scores (IELTS/PTE), genuine financial documents, a valid passport and an admission or offer letter. Exact requirements vary by institution.
What are the main intakes for New Zealand?
New Zealand's main intakes are February and July.
Can I work after studying in New Zealand?
Yes — a post-study work visa lets eligible graduates stay and work for a period after completing their qualification.
Do you guarantee a New Zealand study visa?
No. Only Immigration New Zealand decides student visa applications. We help with admission and with collecting your documents in Punjab.
How does Visa Connection help?
We help you shortlist genuine programmes, apply for admission, and collect and organise your documents in Punjab. Visa Connection is not a licensed New Zealand immigration adviser. For advice on the visa application itself, speak to a licensed New Zealand immigration adviser.
What is the Funds Transfer Scheme and does it apply to me?
It is a New Zealand scheme that lets eligible students from selected countries transfer their living costs through an approved provider instead of proving the full NZD 20,000 sits in a personal bank account. It exists nowhere else among the destinations we handle. Eligibility depends on your country and provider; Immigration New Zealand's website has the current rules.
Thinking about New Zealand?
Talk to us about courses, admission and the help we give in Punjab with documents.
Disclaimer: Study visa approval is decided solely by the respective embassy, high commission, college or university. Fees, intakes and rules are indicative and change frequently. Visa Connection helps in Punjab with admission and documents only, does not guarantee approval, and is not a licensed New Zealand immigration adviser.