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New Zealand vs France for Indian Students

A side-by-side comparison of studying in New Zealand and France: total cost in rupees, work during and after study, and long-term options.

  • New Zealand: median ₹55 lakh
  • France: median ₹75 lakh
  • New Zealand cheaper by ≈ ₹21 lakh
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New Zealand or France: which is better for Indian students?

On our university data, New Zealand is cheaper: the median total cost is ₹55 lakh versus ₹75 lakh in France. After graduation, New Zealand offers post-study work visa of up to 3 years for eligible qualifications, while France offers indian master's graduates: residence permit of up to 2 years to work. The better choice depends on your course, budget and long-term plan.

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New Zealand vs France

Median total cost
New Zealand: ₹55 lakh · France: ₹75 lakh
Duration
New Zealand: 1–2 years · France: 1–2 years
Intakes
New Zealand: February and July · France: September; some January

Side by side

New Zealand vs France: the numbers

New Zealand vs France: the numbers
ItemNew ZealandFrance
Universities on our list818
Median total cost (₹)₹55 lakh₹75 lakh
Lowest total costLincoln (NZ) — ₹51 lakhSorbonne — ₹41 lakh
Tuition≈ NZD 25,000 – 50,000 per yearPublic ≈ €3,941/yr for master's (waivers common); business & engineering schools €10,000 – €40,000/yr
Living costsProof of living funds at the current Immigration NZ rate≈ €800 – €1,200 per month (Paris higher)
Master's length1–2 years1–2 years
IntakesFebruary and JulySeptember; some January
Work during studyUp to 25 hours/week for eligible studentsUp to 964 hours per year
After graduationPost-study work visa of up to 3 years for eligible qualificationsIndian master's graduates: residence permit of up to 2 years to work
Visa feeCheck Immigration New Zealand's fee finder (fees rose in 2024)€50 for students (standard long-stay fee €99), plus the Campus France fee
Proof of fundsNZD 20,000 a year for living costs (or pro-rata), plus tuitionAbout €615 a month for living costs

Our view

Which suits you?

Choose New Zealand if…

Post-study work visa of up to 3 years; Smaller classes and practical, industry-linked teaching.

Choose France if…

Low public tuition and top-ranked business schools; Up to 2 years of post-study stay for Indian master's graduates.

Budget first

New Zealand is about ₹21 lakh cheaper at the median on our data.

Career first

Compare post-study work: New Zealand (Post-study work visa of up to 3 years for eligible qualifications) and France (Indian master's graduates: residence permit of up to 2 years to work).

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On our data, New Zealand has the lower median total cost (₹55 lakh vs ₹75 lakh).

New Zealand: Post-study work visa of up to 3 years for eligible qualifications. France: Indian master's graduates: residence permit of up to 2 years to work.

New Zealand: Up to 25 hours/week for eligible students. France: Up to 964 hours per year.

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