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Affordable Universities in New Zealand — quick summary
This page summarizes the essentials for Indian students at the cheap universities intent. NexStudy currently lists 80+ universities for New Zealand so you can compare fees, cohort cities, scholarships, and visas in one funnel.
We keep long-form depth (tables, calculators, FAQs) inside the consolidated study-abroad pillar at https://nexstudy.in/study-in/new-zealand#cost so citations stay coherent for students and counselors.
Lower-fee directional picks in New Zealand (always verify latest international bands)
University
Fees label
IELTS hint
Ara Institute of Canterbury
See programme page
Varies
ATMC
NZ$18,500 / NZ$18,500
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ATMC - New Zealand
NZ$32,000 / NZ$32,000
Varies
Auckland Institute of Studies
See programme page
Varies
AUCKLAND INSTITUTE OF STUDIES (AIS) -
UP EDUCATION
NZ$18,500 / NZ$26,000
Varies
Auckland University of Technology
$20,000 / $36,000
Varies
Christchurch College of English (CCEL NZ)
See programme page
Varies
Computer Power Plus
NZ$32,000 / NZ$32,000
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Eastern Institute of Technology
See programme page
Varies
EASTERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (EIT)
See programme page
Varies
Sorting is QS-ascending as a directional planning view — not identical to lowest nominal tuition worldwide.
Updated: April 2026Source: NexStudy counselors + NexStudy catalogueConfidence: medium — verify on official immigration and university sites