Our Wellington and Manawatū campuses are open, Auckland remains closed at AL4. More information.
Tuition fees, scholarships and living costs
- How much will my course cost?
- Am I eligible for domestic tuition fees?
- What scholarships are available to me?
- Am I able to pay my tuition fees per semester?
- How much money do I need for living costs?
How much will my course cost?
For a list of indicative fees, please see our international prospectus.
Latest international prospectus (6,563 KB)
Some programmes will also incur non-tuition fees, and additional costs.
Am I eligible for domestic tuition fees?
The following categories of international applicants are eligible for domestic tuition fees:
- International students enrolling in a Doctor of Philosophy at a New Zealand university for the first time. This excludes named Doctorates, such as the Doctor of Education, Doctor of Business and Administration and Doctor of Clinical Psychology. The normal international student tuition fee applies for named Doctorates
- Fullbright and Commonwealth Scholarship students
- People with consular and diplomatic privileges
- A child or step-child of a member of a diplomatic mission or consulting post who does not exceed 21 years of age at the date of commencement of the year in which they undertake tertiary education
What scholarships are available to me?
There are a number of scholarships open to international students. For more information see the scholarships page.
Am I able to pay my tuition fees per semester
If you are still overseas and coming to Massey for the first time, you will be required to pay one year’s tuition fees in advance. Students who are already in New Zealand or returning for their second year have the option of paying their tuition fees per semester. You will however still need to pay the compulsory non-tuition fees and insurance for the whole year. Please note that your visa will only be valid for the semester that has been paid for.
How much money do I need for living costs?
As well as tuition fees, you will need to pay for textbooks, non-tuition fees and your personal expenses.
At the airport, on arrival in New Zealand, you are required to pay a $35 International Visitor and Tourism Conservation Levy.
If you enter New Zealand on a student visa, Immigration NZ requires you to have NZ$15,000 available in addition to your course fees for each year you’ll be studying in New Zealand, plus an additional NZ$2,000 to cover a return ticket home. Living costs can vary considerably depending upon accommodation option, location and personal spending habits, so you may require more money than this. Find out more on the Immigration New Zealand website.
Accommodation costs
| Accommodation option | Auckland campus | Manawatū campus | Wellington campus |
| Accommodation type | First and only Qualmark Accredited 5 Star Student Accommodation in New Zealand with Gold Star Sustainability Award. All rooms are single occupancy.
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Manawatū; the campus where Massey began.
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Situated in the Heart of Wellington. The Cube
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| Massey Halls Catered | $16,642: 40 weeks | From $13,840: 40 weeks | Not available |
| Massey Halls Self-catered | From $11,680: 40 weeks | From $7,160: 40 weeks | From $9,549: 42 weeks |
| Homestay Catered | $310 per week | $260 per week | Not available |
Notes:
- Costs are approximate based on 2021 fees and are in New Zealand dollars (NZD).
- Auckland is the largest of the three cities, so you can expect the cost of living to be higher.
- In some catered accommodation options there may be different meal plans available. Some accommodation options may also have additional costs for items such as laundry and car parking, depending on location. See Massey accommodation for more details.
- Private accommodation options can be found on Trademe.co.nz