This page provides an overview of tuition fees for international students studying at Unitec in 2027.
Your tuition fee will depend on the programme you choose. In addition to tuition fees, you’ll also need to budget for living expenses, health insurance, and other costs while studying in New Zealand. 

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Programme fees

International tuition fees for 2027 intakes are as per the following table.

Programme Name

Level

Duration

Intake

Programme Fee in NZD$

Bridgepoint 
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Architecture, Art & Design, Business and Communications, Engineering, Health, Applied Science, Screen Arts, Acting and Technical Production, Social Work) 4 Fulltime – 16 Weeks February or July
$13603.60
New Zealand Certificate in English Language 3 to 5 Fulltime – 16 Weeks February, July and September
$7163.60
Business 
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Accounting and Operations Management) 5 Fulltime – 1 Year February or July
$27207.20
Bachelor of Business (Management and Marketing) 7 Full-time – 3 years February or July
$27207.20
Bachelor of Accounting 7 Full-time – 3 years February or July
$27207.20
Graduate Diploma Business (Marketing, Operations Management and Human Resource Management) 7 Fulltime – 1 Year February or July
$27207.20
Graduate Diploma in Professional Accountancy 7 Fulltime – 1 Year February or July
$27207.20
Postgraduate Diploma Applied Business 8 Fulltime – 1 Year February or July
$31327.20
Master Applied Business 9 Fulltime – 3 semesters (13 – 18 months) February, July and October
$31327.20
Master Professional Accounting 9 Fulltime – 18 months February or July
$31327.20
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Business 9 Fulltime – 18 months February or July
$15,663.60
Computing 
New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Essentials) 4 Fulltime – 16 Weeks February or July
$13603.60
New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems 5 Fulltime – 1 Year February or July
$27207.20
New Zealand Diploma in Cybersecurity 6 Fulltime – 1 Year February or July
$27207.20
Bachelor of Computing Systems 7 Fulltime – 3 Year February or July
$27207.20
Graduate Diploma in Computing  7 Fulltime – 1 Year February or July
$27207.20
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Technologies-Computing 8 Fulltime – 1 Year February or July
$31327.20
Master Applied Technologies-Computing 9 Fulltime – 18 months February or July
 $31327.20
Doctor of Computing 10 Fulltime – 3 years February or July
 $10212.20
Architecture 
New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design (Residential) 5 Fulltime – 1 Year February
$27207.20
New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design (Commercial) 6 Fulltime – 1 Year February
$27207.20
New Zealand Diploma Architectural Technology 6 Fulltime – 2 Year February or July
$27207.20
New Zealand Diploma in Landscape (Design) 5 Fulltime – 1 Year February
$27207.20
Bachelor of Architectural Studies 7 Fulltime – 3 Year February
$27207.20
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture 7 Fulltime – 4 Year February
$27207.20
Master of Architecture  9 Fulltime – 18 months February or July
$31327.20
Master of Architecture (Professional) 9 Fulltime – 2 Year February or July
$31327.20
Master of Landscape Architecture 9 Fulltime – 18 months February or July
$31327.20
Construction 
New Zealand Diploma in Surveying 6 Fulltime – 2 Year February $27207.20
New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Construction Management) 6 Fulltime – 2 Year February or July
$27207.20
New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) 6 Fulltime – 2 Year February or July
$27207.20
Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) 7 Fulltime – 3 Year February or July
$27207.20
Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics) 7 Fulltime – 3 Year February or July
$27207.20
Bachelor of Construction (Property Development) 7 Fulltime – 3 Year February or July
$27207.20
Graduate Diploma Construction Project Management 7 Fulltime – 1 Year February or July
$27207.20
Engineering 
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) 6 Fulltime – 2 Year February or July
 $30503.20
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) 6 Fulltime – 2 Year February or July
 $30503.20
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electronics) 6 Fulltime – 2 Year February or July
 $30503.20
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical) 7 Fulltime – 3 Year February or July
 $30503.20
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) 7 Fulltime – 3 Year February or July
 $30503.20
New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering 3 Fulltime – 1 Year February or July
$27207.20
Bachelor of Applied Technology (Automotive Engineering) 7 Fulltime – 3 Year February or July
$27207.20
Bachelor of Applied Technology (Transport Management) 7 Fulltime – 3 Year February or July
$27207.20
Bachelor of Applied Technology (Electrotechnology) 7 Fulltime – 3 Year February or July
$27207.20
New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3) 3 Fulltime – 1 Year February or July
$27207.20
New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering 3 Fulltime – 1 Year February or July
$27207.20
Creative Industries 
Bachelor of Performing & Screen Arts 7 Fulltime – 3 Year February
$27207.20
Bachelor of Design & Contemporary Art 7 Fulltime – 3 Year February or July
$27207.20
Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Practice 8 Fulltime – 1 Year February or July
 $31327.20
Master of Creative Practice 9 Fulltime – 18 months February or July
 $31327.20
Environmental and Animal Sciences 
New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal) 6 Fulltime – 2 Year February
$27207.20
Bachelor of Applied Science (Animal Behaviour and Welfare) 7 Fulltime – 3 Year February or July
$27207.20
Bachelor of Applied Science (Biodiversity Management) 7 Fulltime – 3 Year February or July
$27207.20
Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing 7 Fulltime – 3 Year February
$27207.20
Master of Applied Science (Biodiversity Management) 7 Fulltime – 3 Year February
$31327.20
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (Biodiversity Management) 7 Fulltime – 3 Year February
$31327.20
Healthcare and Social Practice 
Bachelor of Nursing 7 Fulltime – 3 Year February or July
$31983.20
Bachelor of Health Science (Medical Imaging) 7 Fulltime – 3 Year July
$27207.20
Bachelor of Social Practice 7 Fulltime – 4 Year February or July
$27207.20
Master of Applied Practice (Social Practice) 9 Fulltime – 18 months February or July
$31327.20
Competency Assessment Programme – for Internationally Qualified Nurses   10 Weeks January or May
$10,147
Community Studies 
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) 7 Fulltime – 3 Year February or July
$27207.20
Please note:
Tuition fees advertised include GST and Student Services Fee (SSF).
Tuition fees do not include compulsory health insurance or other applicable student levies.
The fees shown are based on programmes of up to 120 credits. If your programme is more than 120 credits, your tuition fee will be higher based on the total credit value of the programme.

Living expenses

There are various essential and non-essential living expenses you might need to pay while living and studying in Auckland. Learn how to prepare for your arrival in New Zealand, including costs associated with visa applications, such as medical or insurance.

Living costs

It’s important to understand the types of costs you can expect to pay when living and studying in Auckland, New Zealand. Learn more about your living costs.

Medical and travel insurance

As an International student, you are required to have Unitec-approved current medical and travel insurance for the duration of your study with us. Learn more about medical and travel insurance.