As per INZ statistic report dated 7 September 2026, in July 2026, 1035, first time student visa applications from India were approved. In August 2026, 536, first time student visa applications from India were approved.
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/research-and-statistics/immigration-statistics/statistics
What are the factors on which the success rate of New Zealand student visa depends?
The success rate of New Zealand student visa applications is quite good on fulfilling the two major requirements as specified by Immigration New Zealand INZ. The two factors are, having funds for your tuition fee as well as cost of Living in New Zealand, and being a bona fide applicant. If students fulfil these two requirements then there are high chances of their application being successful. Of course, there are other factors also, like having acceptable health standards, having good character etc.
What is the authenticity of the information in this blog article of success rate of New Zealand student applications?
This blog article is written by Parwinder Kaur LIA (Licensed Immigration Adviser), licensed since 2010 at West Highlander Immigration Chandigarh, India. Ms Parwinder Kaur holds full license to practice as a licensed immigration adviser. Backed by years of experience in dealing with New Zealand visas she has helped hundreds of applicants successfully get their approval.
What are the funds requirement for New Zealand student visa?
The following table depicts the funds requirement for New Zealand student visa
| Tuition fee for first year of course | Money readily available in your bank |
| Tuition fee for subsequent years | Money available in bank or payment plan |
| Cost of living for first year of course | Money readily available in your bank |
| Cost of living for subsequent years | Money available in bank or payment plan |
| Travel expense/return air fare | Money readily available in bank |
How to fulfil the funds requirement for New Zealand student visa?
To fulfil the funds requirement as specified by INZ you must fulfil the following conditions
- The funds must be held in the name of acceptable sponsors.
- The funds must reflect the consistency of your family income.
- They must be held for a sufficient period of time
- If the funds are recent then acceptable source as per INZ.
- If opting for education loan then it must fulfil INZ requirements
- If opting for payment plan for subsequent years make sure that it is a strong plan.
What are the funds required for cost of living in New Zealand as specified by Immigration New Zealand
The following table mentions the cost of living required as per INZ. The information is current as of 2026
| Cost of living | Amount in New Zealand dollars |
|---|---|
| Course of one year | NZD 20,000 |
| Course less than 1 year | NZD 1667 per month |
| Course more than 1 year | 20,000 readily available along with payment plan for next years |
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/fee-paying-student-visa/
What are the funds required for tuition fee for New Zealand colleges and universities?
The tuition fee may vary between NZD 25,000 to NZD 48,000 and more per year depending on the course as well the university or college you wish to study.
| Course Type | Annual tuition fee |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | NZD 25,000 / 35,000 |
| Masters | NZD 28,000/48,000 |
| PG Diploma | NZD 22,000/35,000 |
| Graduate Diploma | NZD 22,000/ 30,000 |
Above table indicates approximate tuition fee. The tuition fee would vary depending on your choice of university /college as well as the course you wish to study in New Zealand
What is assessed in Bona fide requirement?
While assessing the bona fide requirement, the INZ Immigration officer looks into various factors like
- The course of study in New Zealand,
- The research you have done about the course
- The research you have done about college/ university,
- The research you have done about study in New Zealand,
- Continuation of your academic journey,
- Continuation of their work journey,
- Your previous visa history,
- Your character,
- Gaps in your profile
Above are few of the factors the INZ Immigration officer looks into while assessing your application for student visa.
How do I fulfil the genuine student requirement as set by INZ?
To satisfy the genuine student requirement you must take care that you submit all of the relevant documentation with your student visa application online. Some of the factors to take care are as below
- Choose a program of study in New Zealand which is relevant and logical progression of your profile.
- Explain the course relevancy in your SOP
- Do not rely on external sources for choice of course. Do your own research and mention this in your statement of purpose.
- Mention reasons of choosing university or a college you wish to study. Again, do not rely on external sources for your choice, but do your own research.
- Write about your academic achievements.
- Mention the reasons you chose to study in New Zealand
- Mention about previous visa refusal if any. Provide detailed explanation and submit relevant documentation.
- Provide details of any gaps you may have along with verifiable documents.
- Write about the value of the course which you will study in New Zealand
- Write about your plans after completion of the course
Above are not exhaustive factors. There may be other things which you may need to take care of depending on your individual circumstances.
Will my previous student visa refusal to other country be a problem for my New Zealand student visa application?
No, it will not be a problem if you take care of the bona fide assessment factors of INZ. The INZ Immigration officer makes a holistic assessment of your student visa application. If the application was refused on general grounds then that should not be an issue. But if the refusal was due to some inconsistent information / forged documentation etc. then that would be a problem with your New Zealand student visa application.
Why choose West Highlander Immigration as your New Zealand study visa consultant?
Some of the very strong reasons to choose West Highlander as your New Zealand student visa consultant are as below:
- They have LIA with license number 201002008 licensed by Immigration Adviser Authority New Zealand since 2010 as one of the directors of the consultancy.
- They are one of the best and top study in New Zealand consultants to apply for your student visas.
- West Highlander has got more than 20 years of experience in guiding students
How can prospective students reach West Highlander for their student visa to New Zealand?
Book a free online consultation and get your application for New Zealand student visa processed at the comfort of your home. We are fully equipped to handle the complete application process online. We provide genuine and transparent online New Zealand student visa services for Indian applicants. No consultancy fee. No hidden charges.
Contact
West Highlander Immigration Consultancy Services, SCO 130/131, Level 2, Sector 34 A Chandigarh
Phone +91 1724664673
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