About the university
New Zealand College of Business (NZCB) is a small private institute, registered in 2004, that teaches mainly international students. It is based inside Lincoln University and teaches a Graduate Diploma in International Trade (Level 7), a New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5), English language courses (International ESOL and NZCEL Academic) and short Level 2 certificates.
NZCB's Master of Business Administration (Level 9) is listed as 'coming soon, subject to NZQA approval', so it is not open for enrolment yet. Courses longer than three months need a student visa, and NZCB publishes its fees on its enrolment page.
- Type
- Private tertiary institute, NZQA provider code 7653
- Campus
- An independent institute based inside Lincoln University
- Students
- Mainly international students
- Study areas
- Business, international trade, financial services and English language
- Intakes
- Several a year (Graduate Diploma in International Trade: March, May, July, October, December)
- Master of Business Administration
- Coming soon, subject to NZQA approval (not yet taking enrolments)
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in International Trade (Level 7)
- Fee / year
- NZ$19,800
- Duration
- 40 weeks including holidays (32 teaching weeks; 120 credits)
- Intakes
- March; May; July; October; December
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5) or equivalent
- Undergraduate
New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5)
- Fee / year
- NZ$9,750
- Duration
- 20 weeks (65 credits); strands in investment, residential property lending or banking
- Intakes
- Monthly (13 start dates in 2026, January to December)
- English
- IELTS Academic 5.5 (no band below 5.0) or equivalent
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (NZD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma in International Trade (Level 7) | 40 weeks including holidays (32 teaching weeks; 120 credits) | NZ$19,800 | ≈ ₹10.7 lakh |
| New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5) | 20 weeks (65 credits); strands in investment, residential property lending or banking | NZ$9,750 | ≈ ₹5.3 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at New Zealand College of Business with similar universities in New Zealand.
Scholarships
- All levels
New Zealand College of Business & ANZ Bank Student Scholarships
Value: Not stated on the page
Eligibility: Awarded only to NZCB students or graduates.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- NZ Certificate in Financial Services: over 16, with eight NCEA Level 2 English credits or equivalent; applicants 20 or over may be considered on work or life experience after an interview.
Postgraduate
- Graduate Diploma in International Trade: a bachelor's degree in a different field, or a Level 6 or 7 diploma with relevant work or life experience and an interview.
Documents
- Passport detail page
- Highest qualification (Class 12 mark sheet or degree certificate and transcripts)
- IELTS result (if applicable)
- Passport-size photo
- NZCB enrolment form
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma in International Trade | IELTS Academic 6.0, no band below 5.5 (single test report), or equivalent |
| NZ Certificate in Financial Services | IELTS Academic 5.5, no band below 5.0, or equivalent |
| English courses at NZCB | International ESOL (NZ$420–NZ$450 a week) and NZCEL Academic Levels 4 and 5 (NZ$7,520 each) |
Accommodation and living costs
NZCB arranges homestays (room, two meals a day and laundry) and has an NZCB Students Village with single, classic, premium and deluxe rooms; village prices are not published.
| Item | In NZD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Homestay (excluding lunch)NZ$400 a week including lunch | NZ$350per week | ≈ ₹18,900 |
| Homestay placement fee | NZ$350one-off | ≈ ₹18,900 |
| Airport pick-upPer person | NZ$100one-off | ≈ ₹5,400 |
Campus and location
NZCB is an independent institute based inside Lincoln University.
- NZCB Students Village rooms include a desk, wardrobe and in-ceiling heating; electricity, water, internet and cleaning are included.
- Free wifi throughout the village.
- A multilingual welfare and liaison officer, counselling and one-to-one learning support.
Careers and graduate outcomes
The Graduate Diploma in International Trade is aimed at business, marketing and operations roles, and the financial services certificate at banking, lending and investment roles. NZCB publishes no graduate outcome figures. See our New Zealand guide for post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
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Studying in New Zealand
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in New Zealand. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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FAQs
How much does NZCB cost?
The enrolment page lists NZ$19,800 for the 40-week Graduate Diploma in International Trade and NZ$9,750 (international) for the 20-week NZ Certificate in Financial Services, plus a NZ$500 administration fee and a NZ$360 resource fee.
Can I do an MBA at NZCB?
Not yet. The MBA is listed as coming soon, subject to NZQA approval.
What IELTS score do I need?
IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5) for the graduate diploma and 5.5 (no band below 5.0) for the financial services certificate.
Sources
- NZCB: home page (opens in a new tab)
- NZCB: courses (opens in a new tab)
- NZCB: enrolment, tuition fees and intakes (opens in a new tab)
- NZCB: for students (accommodation and scholarships) (opens in a new tab)
- NZCB: Graduate Diploma in International Trade (opens in a new tab)
- NZCB: NZ Certificate in Financial Services (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.nzcb.ac.nz (opens in a new tab)
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