New Zealand International Student - Financial Resources

New Zealand International Student - Financial Resources

If you plan to study in New Zealand, there's no doubt you'll have lots of questions where your finances are concerned. For instance, you might want to know how to open a bank account in New Zealand, what's the cost of living, and so on. Given that, what I've done here is to compile a list of resources, to answer all and any questions you might have. : )

Financial requirements to study in New Zealand

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/study/canistudyinnewzealand/whatisrequired - A page explaining the evidence you'll need to prove you can support yourself financially.

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/live/partner/LinkAdministration/ToolboxLinks/officeandfeescalculator.htm?level=2 - A tool to help you find out how much your application will cost.

Scholarships to fund your studies

http://www.newzealandeducated.com/int/en/institutions_courses/scholarships - A tool to help you find scholarships to fund your New Zealand studies.

http://www.newzealandeducated.com/int/en/institutions_courses/scholarships/tips/applying_for_a_scholarship - A page providing tips to secure a scholarship.

Opening a New Zealand bank account

http://www.rbnz.govt.nz/regulation_and_supervision/banks/register - A thorough list of the banks in New Zealand (check their websites to see if you can open an account with them.)

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/study/imacceptedtellmemore/settlingin/BanksAndMoney.htm -An introduction to New Zealand banking practices.

http://www.victoria.ac.nz/international/current-students/banking.aspx - An FAQ about banking in New Zealand as an international student.Cost of living in New Zealand

http://www.ssnz.govt.nz/living-in-new-zealand/money/cost-of-living.asp - A page explaining the cost of living in New Zealand.

http://www.stats.govt.nz/browse_for_stats/snapshots-of-nz/nz-in-profile-2011/retail-prices.aspx - A page documenting retail prices in New Zealand.

Using New Zealand money

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/study/imacceptedtellmemore/preparingforyourdeparture/currency.htm - An introduction to New Zealand's currency.

http://www.rbnz.govt.nz/notes_and_coins/ - A page explaining the notes and coins of New Zealand.

Managing your money in New Zealand

https://www.victoria.ac.nz/international/planning/downloads/fees/Financial%20Survival%20Guide%20-%20International.pdf - A truly fantastic guide to every aspect of managing your money.

Exchanging New Zealand dollars

http://www.rbnz.govt.nz/statistics/tables/b1 - A page listing the latest New Zealand dollar exchange rates.

http://www.purefx.co.uk/currency-for-you/transfer-money-abroad/transfer-money-to-new-zealand - A page listing what you need to transfer money to New Zealand.

http://www.purefx.co.uk/top-tips-currency-exchange - A page explaining how to get the best foreign exchange rate.

Working in New Zealand while you study

http://www.victoria.ac.nz/international/Life-at-Vic/working.aspx - A guide to working in New Zealand while you study.

Have fun studying in New Zealand!

by Peter Lavelle   02.08.2013