About the university
New Zealand Skills and Education College (NZSE) is a private college with campuses in Auckland CBD, New Lynn, Manukau and Hamilton. It offers more than 30 career-focused programmes, from foundation certificates to Level 7 bachelor's and graduate diplomas, Level 8 postgraduate certificates and diplomas, and Level 9 master's degrees in data analytics and business intelligence. It says it has served learners for over two decades.
NZSE takes international students on a student visa, with separate application forms for technology and early childhood programmes and for health programmes. Indian students mainly look at its IT, data, healthcare and teaching programmes. Each programme page shows an international fee, but most pages do not say whether it is per year or for the whole programme, so we list only programmes that last one academic year.
- Type
- Private tertiary college
- Campuses
- Auckland CBD, New Lynn and Manukau (Auckland), and Hamilton
- Programmes
- 30+ career programmes from Level 2 to Level 9
- Schools
- Business Technologies, Health, Education, Engineering, Tertiary Pathways
- Top qualifications
- Master of Data Analytics and Master of Business Intelligence (Level 9)
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- NZ$26,000
- Duration
- 1 academic year (120 credits)
- Intakes
- May; September (2026 start dates listed)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0), PTE Academic 58 or NZCEL Level 5
- Postgraduate
Diploma in Applied Network and Cloud Technology (Level 7)
- Fee / year
- NZ$20,000
- Duration
- 38 weeks including holidays (120 credits)
- Intakes
- See NZSE's upcoming intakes page
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5) or NZCEL (Academic) Level 4
- Undergraduate
Diploma in Community Healthcare and Support (Level 7)
- Fee / year
- NZ$18,900
- Duration
- 32 weeks plus 7 weeks study break (120 credits)
- Intakes
- March, June, October at New Lynn; June, October at Hamilton (2026 start dates listed)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5) or NZCEL (Academic) Level 4
- Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) (Level 7)
- Fee / year
- NZ$35,500
- Duration
- 40 weeks including breaks (120 credits)
- Intakes
- See NZSE's upcoming intakes page
- English
- IELTS 7.0 in each of listening, reading, writing and speaking
- Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) (Level 7)
- Fee / year
- NZ$35,500
- Duration
- 40 weeks including breaks (120 credits)
- Intakes
- See NZSE's upcoming intakes page
- English
- IELTS 7.0 in each of listening, reading, writing and speaking
- Undergraduate
NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)
- Fee / year
- NZ$18,900
- Duration
- 32 weeks plus 2 weeks study break (120 credits)
- Intakes
- See NZSE's upcoming intakes page
- English
- IELTS Academic 5.5 (no band below 5.0) or PTE Academic 42 (no band below 36)
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (NZD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare with specialisations in Mental Health, Community Health, and Addiction (Level 8) | 1 academic year (120 credits) | NZ$26,000 | ≈ ₹14 lakh |
| Diploma in Applied Network and Cloud Technology (Level 7) | 38 weeks including holidays (120 credits) | NZ$20,000 | ≈ ₹10.8 lakh |
| Diploma in Community Healthcare and Support (Level 7) | 32 weeks plus 7 weeks study break (120 credits) | NZ$18,900 | ≈ ₹10.2 lakh |
| Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) (Level 7) | 40 weeks including breaks (120 credits) | NZ$35,500 | ≈ ₹19.2 lakh |
| Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) (Level 7) | 40 weeks including breaks (120 credits) | NZ$35,500 | ≈ ₹19.2 lakh |
| NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) | 32 weeks plus 2 weeks study break (120 credits) | NZ$18,900 | ≈ ₹10.2 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 Skills and Education College with similar universities in New Zealand.
Scholarships
- UG
International Academic Excellence Scholarship
Value: Three years' tuition fees for the Bachelor of Business Information Management, paid into fees
Eligibility: Student visa holders entering the Bachelor of Business Information Management with a high school GPA of 7 or higher, IELTS 6.5 or equivalent and clear career goals
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Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Diplomas at Level 5 ask for NCEA Level 2-type school results or a recognised Level 3 qualification; send your Class 12 marks for assessment.
- The Bachelor of Business Information Management needs University Entrance or an overseas qualification assessed as equivalent.
- The Diploma in Community Healthcare and Support asks international applicants for a Level 5 health diploma plus one year's work, or a Level 6 diploma or above.
- All international students must hold a valid student visa.
Postgraduate
- Graduate diplomas need a bachelor's degree at NZ Level 7 or equivalent (a STEM degree for secondary teaching).
- The Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare needs a related bachelor's, NZSE's Graduate Certificate in Healthcare, or three years' patient-facing work in the last five.
- Master's degrees need a related bachelor's or postgraduate qualification, or equivalent qualifications and experience.
- Teaching programmes also need an interview, two referees, a literacy and numeracy assessment and safety checks.
Documents
- Passport
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- English test result
- CV and employer references where work experience is used
- Portfolio or statement of intent if the programme asks for one
- NZSE international application form (Tech and ECE, or Health)
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 |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic (master's, postgraduate) | 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0 |
| PTE Academic (master's, postgraduate) | 58 overall |
| IELTS Academic (Level 7 diplomas) | 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5 |
| IELTS (teaching graduate diplomas) | 7.0 in every band |
| NZCEL | Level 4 or Level 5 depending on the programme |
Accommodation and living costs
NZSE's pages do not list student housing or rents. Students usually rent privately near the Auckland or Hamilton campuses.
| Item | In NZD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
NZSE teaches at four campuses: Auckland CBD (99 Albert Street), New Lynn, Manukau and Hamilton.
- Business technology and data programmes are mainly at Auckland CBD.
- Health and teaching programmes are mainly at New Lynn; some health diplomas also run in Hamilton.
- Some IT programmes can also be studied online.
- Pathway programmes from Level 2 to Level 4 lead into diplomas and degrees.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Programmes target roles in IT support, networking and cloud, data analytics, community health and teaching. NZSE publishes no graduate outcome figures on the pages reviewed. See our New Zealand guide for post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|
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
What does NZSE cost for international students?
One-year programmes listed here range from NZ$18,900 to NZ$35,500 in international tuition, plus material fees of NZ$2,000 to NZ$3,000. The pages do not state the fee year, so confirm the fee in your offer letter.
Does NZSE offer master's degrees?
Yes. It offers a Master of Data Analytics and a Master of Business Intelligence (Level 9) at Auckland CBD. Their pages show tuition fees but do not say whether they are per year or total, so ask NZSE.
What IELTS score do I need?
It depends on the level: 5.5 for Level 5 diplomas, 6.0 for Level 7 diplomas, 6.5 for postgraduate programmes and 7.0 in every band for teaching.
Are there scholarships for Indian students?
NZSE lists one international scholarship, covering three years' tuition for the Bachelor of Business Information Management, for students with a high school GPA of 7 or higher and IELTS 6.5.
Sources
- NZSE: home page (opens in a new tab)
- NZSE: study options (opens in a new tab)
- NZSE: international enrolment (opens in a new tab)
- NZSE: international students (opens in a new tab)
- NZSE: scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- NZSE: Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare (opens in a new tab)
- NZSE: Diploma in Applied Network and Cloud Technology (opens in a new tab)
- NZSE: Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.nzse.ac.nz (opens in a new tab)
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