Victoria University Of Wellington Undergraduate Tuition And Fees

All students pay tuition fees and compulsory levies. Calculate how much your courses will cost to study at Victoria University of Wellington.



Domestic and international student fees

Your enrolment is confirmed once you’ve signed and returned an Offer of Study, Change of Course form or any document formally agreeing your acceptance into a course. You are then liable for the fees unless you formally withdraw before the appropriate dates.

Domestic students are charged tuition fees at a different rate to international students.

How to pay

You can pay your fees with a StudyLink student loan, or through internet banking, with a credit card online, or in person at the Enrolments office. Find out more about how to pay your fees.

Fees-free tertiary study

First-time tertiary domestic learners may be eligible for fees-free study. Find out more about fees-free study at Victoria University of Wellington.

Other compulsory fees

All students enrolled at Victoria University of Wellington are required to pay the following fees.

Student Services Levy

The levy is a contribution towards student support services delivered by and through Victoria University of Wellington to support and facilitate the best academic outcomes for all students. Refer to Appendix A in the Student Services Levy Policy for a full list of services.

Additional payment may be required to access some goods, services or amenities.

  • Internal students: $822.00 (2020).
  • Distance students: $411.00 (2020).

For details regarding students who qualify for reduced Student Services Levy rates, refer to the Student Service Levy Policy or the Student Services Levy FAQs for a full list of services.

Student Assistance Levy

This levy is used to assist students suffering exceptional financial hardship.

  • 2020: $27.60 for all students

Additional costs

Some courses have additional costs for items such as study materials, equipment or field trips. Some administrative costs are also applicable. A full list of these administrative costs can be viewed in Appendix D of the Fees Statute.

Fees for domestic students

Find out all you need to know about fees if you are a domestic student.

Important fee information

Tuition fees are calculated on a per point basis. Each course has a number of points associated with it, so the amount charged will vary depending on your choice of courses.

Definition of a domestic student

Domestic students are generally citizens, residents, or permanent residents of New Zealand, but this category also includes:

  • A person who is a citizen, resident, or permanent resident of New Zealand, Australia, Cook Islands, Niue, or Tokelau Islands, or
  • A citizen of other countries who is resident in New Zealand as a consequence of assignment to a diplomatic or consular post, and their immediate dependants.

Note: New Zealand permanent residents and citizens of Australia who study extramurally while living outside of New Zealand will be treated as international students for the purposes of charging fees. This is a requirement of the Ministry of Education.

See section for three of the Fees Statute 2020 for more information.

Fees-free tertiary study

First-time tertiary domestic learners may be eligible for fees-free study. Find out more about fees-free study at Victoria University of Wellington.

Additional costs

Some courses have additional costs for items such as study materials, equipment or field trips. Some administrative costs are also applicable. A full list of these administrative costs can be viewed in Appendix D of the Fees Statute.

Domestic tuition fees for 2020 (incl gst)

Domestic tuition fee bands for subject categories

UndergraduatePer point ($)Average full time (120 points) ($)
Humanities and Social Sciences47.395,686.80
Education47.395,686.8
Music59.977,198.40
Health58.266,991.20
Midwifery65.957,914.00
Commerce55.766,691.20
Law55.766,691.20
Mathematics and Statistics52.106,252.00
Architecture65.897,906.80
Design59.227,104.40
Psychology and Computer Science59.227,104.40
Chemical, Physical, Biological and Earth Sciences59.867,183.20
Engineering69.378,324.40
Postgraduate taughtPer point ($)Average full time (120 points) ($)
Humanities and Social Sciences65.897,906.80
Education65.897,906.80
Music69.42–77.158,330.40–9,258.00
Health73.868,863.20
Commerce72.688,721.60
Mathematics and Statistics74.068,887.20
Architecture and Design75.229,026.40
Psychology and Computer Science75.229,026.40
Chemical, Physical, Biological and Earth Sciences75.689,081.60
Law80.699,682.80
Nursing and Midwifery75.579,068.40
Engineering75.229,026.40
Postgraduate thesisPer point ($)Average full time (120 points) ($)
Humanities and Social Sciences62.007,440.00
Education62.007,440.00
Music69.428,330.40
Health72.218,665.20
Commerce68.908,268.00
Law68.908,268.00
Mathematics and Statistics69.558,346.00
Architecture and Design71.748,608.80
Psychology and Computer Science71.748,608.80
Nursing and Midwifery72.218,665.20
Chemical, Physical, Biological and Earth Sciences72.218,665.20
Engineering71.748,608.80

Tuition fees for Professional Master’s programmes can be viewed in the Fees Statute 2020.



Calculate your fees

You can get an idea of what your fees for the year will be by using the Fees estimator.

We make every effort to ensure the information it presents is accurate, the Fees estimator is indicative only. Your final fees account will be calculated and invoiced by Victoria University of Wellington upon acceptance of your enrolment application.

Other compulsory fees

All students enrolled at Victoria University of Wellington are required to pay the following fees.

Student Services Levy

The levy is a contribution towards student support services delivered by and through Victoria University of Wellington to support and facilitate the best academic outcomes for all students. Refer to Appendix A in the Student Services Levy Policy for a full list of services.

Additional payment may be required to access some goods, services or amenities.

  • Internal students: $822.00 (2020).
  • Distance students: $411.00 (2020).

For details regarding students who qualify for reduced Student Services Levy rates, refer to the Student Service Levy Policy or the Student Services Levy FAQs for a full list of services.

Student Assistance Levy

This levy is used to assist students suffering exceptional financial hardship.

  • 2020: $27.60 for all students

Fees for international students

Find out all you need to know about fees if you are an international student.

Important fee information

Tuition fees are calculated on a per point basis. Each course has a number of points associated with it, so the amount charged will vary depending on your choice of courses.

Additional costs

Some courses have additional costs for items such as study materials, equipment or field trips. Some administrative costs are also applicable. A full list of these administrative costs can be viewed in Appendix D of the Fees Statute.

Renew or extend your insurance

You must have approved medical and travel insurance for the length of your student visa. If you’re studying in New Zealand for more than a year, you need to renew your insurance.

International tuition fees for 2020 (incl gst)

International tuition fee bands for subject categories

UndergraduatePer point ($)Average full time (120 points) ($)
Humanities and Social Sciences222.0526,646.00
Education209.5325,143.60
Music265.8731,904.40
Health and Midwifery234.6528,158.00
Commerce235.7628,291.20
Law272.2532,670.00
Science254.1030,492.00
Design268.1432,176.80
Architecture279.2533,510.00
Engineering283.5634,027.20
Postgraduate taught*Per point ($)Average full time (120 points) ($)
Humanities and Social Sciences242.8329,139.60
Education238.0828,569.60
Music286.5333,83.60
Commerce248.3327,99.60
Law282.3533,882.00
Science293.6935,242.80
Design300.5136,061.20
Architecture312.8237,538.40
Engineering304.7136,565.20
Health, Nursing and Midwifery237.7128,525.20

Postgraduate taught courses listed above includes Honours and Postgraduate Thesis.

Calculate your fees

You can get an idea of what your fees for the year will be by using the Fees estimator.

We make every effort to ensure the information it presents is accurate, the Fees estimator is indicative only. Your final fees account will be calculated and invoiced by Victoria University of Wellington upon acceptance of your enrolment application.

Other compulsory fees

All students enrolled at Victoria University of Wellington are required to pay the following fees.

Student Services Levy

The levy is a contribution towards student support services delivered by and through Victoria University of Wellington to support and facilitate the best academic outcomes for all students. Refer to Appendix A in the Student Services Levy Policy for a full list of services.

Additional payment may be required to access some goods, services or amenities.

  • Internal students: $822.00 (2020).
  • Distance students: $411.00 (2020).

For details regarding students who qualify for reduced Student Services Levy rates, refer to the Student Service Levy Policy or the Student Services Levy FAQs for a full list of services.

Student Assistance Levy



This levy is used to assist students suffering exceptional financial hardship.

  • 2020: $27.60 for all students