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🇳🇿 After Class 12 · 3 years (4 for engineering and honours)

Bachelors in Accounting and Finance in New Zealand

Financial accounting, corporate finance, audit and taxation, often with professional exemptions. Here's how Indian students get in after Class 12, what it costs and what comes next.

  • 3 years (4 for engineering and honours)
  • Tuition NZD 30,000 – NZD 45,000/yr
  • Class 12 + English test
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How do I study Accounting and Finance in New Zealand after Class 12?

A bachelor's in Accounting and Finance in New Zealand takes 3 years (4 for engineering and honours). You need class 12 marks of about 65–80%; English test (commerce or maths in Class 12). Tuition is about NZD 30,000 – NZD 45,000 a year — roughly ₹54 lakh – ₹81 lakh for the full degree before living costs (proof of living funds at the current Immigration NZ rate). Apply via direct to the university, for February and July intakes.

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Accounting and Finance in New Zealand at a glance

Duration
3 years (4 for engineering and honours)
Tuition (international)
NZD 30,000 – NZD 45,000 a year
Tuition for the full degree
₹54 lakh – ₹81 lakh
Living costs
Proof of living funds at the current Immigration NZ rate
Class 12 subjects
Commerce or maths in Class 12
Entry
Class 12 marks of about 65–80%; English test
How to apply
Direct to the university, for February and July intakes
Work during study
Up to 25 hours/week for eligible students
After graduation
Post-study work visa of up to 3 years for eligible qualifications

Overview

Studying Accounting and Finance in New Zealand

Financial accounting, corporate finance, audit and taxation, often with professional exemptions.

New Zealand offers post-study work visa of up to 3 years, smaller classes and practical, industry-linked teaching and safe, welcoming country with a high quality of life.

Admission

What you need to apply

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  • Class 12: Commerce or maths in Class 12
  • Class 12 marks of about 65–80%; English test
  • Passport
  • Statement of purpose / personal statement
  • One or two school recommendation letters
  • Proof of funds for the visa

Timeline

Timeline for the 2027 intake

  1. 01

    Class 11–12

    Keep marks high in required subjects; take the English test in Class 12.

  2. 02

    Shortlist

    Pick 6–8 universities in New Zealand across ambitious, realistic and safe options.

  3. 03

    Apply

    Direct to the university, for February and July intakes

  4. 04

    Offer and funds

    Accept an offer, arrange savings or an education loan with a parent as co-applicant.

  5. 05

    Visa

    Apply for the New Zealand student visa.

Universities

Universities we cover in New Zealand

Graduate tuition shown for comparison; undergraduate fees differ — check each university for Accounting and Finance.

Universities we cover in New Zealand
UniversityCityType
MasseyPalmerston NorthPublic
WaikatoHamiltonPublic
Lincoln (NZ)LincolnPublic
AUTAucklandPublic
VUW (Wellington)WellingtonPublic
Canterbury (NZ)ChristchurchPublic
OtagoDunedinPublic
UoA (Auckland)AucklandPublic

Careers

Careers after a Accounting and Finance degree

Careers after a Accounting and Finance degree
RoleWhere
Junior AccountantNew Zealand (with work rights) or back in India
Audit AssociateNew Zealand (with work rights) or back in India
Financial AnalystNew Zealand (with work rights) or back in India
Tax AssociateNew Zealand (with work rights) or back in India

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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Yes. You need class 12 marks of about 65–80%; English test, with commerce or maths in Class 12.

Tuition is about NZD 30,000 – NZD 45,000 a year (₹54 lakh – ₹81 lakh for the full degree), plus living costs of proof of living funds at the current Immigration NZ rate.

3 years (4 for engineering and honours).

Yes — banks and NBFCs fund undergraduate study abroad with a parent as co-applicant; larger amounts usually need collateral.

Post-study work visa of up to 3 years for eligible qualifications.

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