International fees 2025

 
This page provides an overview of fees for international students at Unitec. Tuition fees vary by programme and may change each academic year. In addition to tuition, you should budget for living expenses and other costs you might incur in New Zealand. You can also refer to the International Fees document (soon to come).
 

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Programme fees

International tuition fees for 2025 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 3 Fulltime - 16 Weeks February or July
$13,391
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
$13,391
New Zealand Certificate in English Language 3 to 5 Fulltime - 16 Weeks February, July and September
$10,391
Business 
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Accounting and Operations Management) 5 Fulltime - 1 Year February or July
$26,391
Bachelor of Business (Management and Marketing) 7 Full-time - 3 years February or July
$26,391
Bachelor of  Accounting 7 Full-time - 3 years February or July
$26,391
Graduate Diploma Business (Marketing, Operations Management and Human Resource Management) 7 Fulltime - 1 Year February or July
$26,391
Graduate Diploma in Professional Accountancy 7 Fulltime - 1 Year February or July
$26,391
Postgraduate Diploma Applied Business 8 Fulltime - 1 Year February or July
$30,891
Master Applied Business 9 Fulltime - 3 semesters (13 - 18 months) February, July and October
$46,337
Master Professional Accounting 9 Fulltime - 18 months February or July
$46,337
Computing 
New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Essentials) 4 Fulltime - 16 Weeks February or July
$26,391
New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems 5 Fulltime - 1 Year February or July
$26,391
New Zealand Diploma in Cybersecurity 6 Fulltime - 1 Year February or July
$26,391
Bachelor of Computing Systems 7 Fulltime - 3 Year February or July
$26,391
Graduate Diploma in Computing  7 Fulltime - 1 Year February or July
$26,391
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Technologies-Computing 8 Fulltime - 1 Year February or July
$30,891
Master Applied Technologies-Computing 9 Fulltime - 18 months February or July
 $46,337
Architecture 
New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design (Residential) 5 Fulltime - 1 Year February
$26,391
New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design (Commercial) 6 Fulltime - 1 Year February
$26,391
New Zealand Diploma Architectural Technology 6 Fulltime - 2 Year February or July
$26,391
New Zealand Diploma in Landscape (Design) 5 Fulltime - 1 Year February
$26,391
Bachelor of  Architectural Studies 7 Fulltime - 3 Year February
$26,391
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture 7 Fulltime - 4 Year February
$26,391
Master of Architecture  9 Fulltime - 18 months February or July
$46,331
Master of Architecture (Professional) 9 Fulltime - 2 Year February or July
$61,782
Master of Landscape Architecture 9 Fulltime - 18 months February or July
$46,331
Construction 
New Zealand Diploma in Surveying 6 Fulltime - 2 Year February $26,391
New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Construction Management) 6 Fulltime - 2 Year February or July
$26,391
New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) 6 Fulltime - 2 Year February or July
$26,391
Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) 7 Fulltime - 3 Year February or July
$26,391
Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics) 7 Fulltime - 3 Year February or July
$26,391
Bachelor of Construction (Property Development) 7 Fulltime - 3 Year February or July
$26,391
Graduate Diploma Construction Project Management 7 Fulltime - 1 Year February or July
$26,391
Engineering 
New Zealand Diplom in Engineering (Electrical) 6 Fulltime - 2 Year February or July
 $31,591 
New Zealand Diplom in Engineering (Civil) 6 Fulltime - 2 Year February or July
 $31,591 
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical) 7 Fulltime - 3 Year February or July
 $31,591 
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) 7 Fulltime - 3 Year February or July
 $31,591 
New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering 3 Fulltime - 1 Year February or July
$26,391
Bachelor of Applied Technology (Automotive Engineering) 7 Fulltime - 3 Year February or July
$26,391
Bachelor of Applied Technology (Transport Management) 7 Fulltime - 3 Year February or July
$26,391
New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3) 3 Fulltime - 1 Year February or July
$26,391
New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering 3 Fulltime - 1 Year February or July
$26,391
Creative Industries 
Bachelor of Performing & Screen Arts 7 Fulltime - 3 Year February
$26,391
Bachelor of Design & Contemporary Art 7 Fulltime - 3 Year February or July
$26,391
Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Practice 8 Fulltime - 1 Year February or July
 $30,891 
Master of Creative Practice 9 Fulltime - 18 months February or July
 $46,337 
Environmental and Animal Sciences 
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant)  5 Fulltime - 1 Year February
$26,391
New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing 6 Fulltime - 1 Year February
$26,391
Bachelor of Applied Science (Animal Management and Welfare) 7 Fulltime - 3 Year February or July
$26,391
Bachelor of Applied Science (Biodiversity Management) 7 Fulltime - 3 Year February or July
$26,391
Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing 7 Fulltime - 3 Year February
$26,391
Healthcare and Social Practice 
Bachelor of Nursing 7 Fulltime - 3 Year February or July
$29,511 
Bachelor of Health Science (Medical Imaging) 7 Fulltime - 3 Year July
$26,391
Bachelor of Social Practice 7 Fulltime - 4 Year February or July
$26,391
Master of Applied Practice (Social Practice) 9 Fulltime - 18 months February or July
$46,337 
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
$26,391

 

* International tuition fees include GST, excluding insurance and all levies.

 

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.