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New Zealand vs Sweden for Indian Students

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

  • New Zealand: median ₹55 lakh
  • Sweden: median ₹53 lakh
  • Sweden cheaper by ≈ ₹1.8 lakh
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New Zealand or Sweden: which is better for Indian students?

On our university data, Sweden is cheaper: the median total cost is ₹53 lakh versus ₹55 lakh in New Zealand. After graduation, New Zealand offers post-study work visa of up to 3 years for eligible qualifications, while Sweden offers residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation. The better choice depends on your course, budget and long-term plan.

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New Zealand vs Sweden

Median total cost
New Zealand: ₹55 lakh · Sweden: ₹53 lakh
Duration
New Zealand: 1–2 years · Sweden: 1–2 years
Intakes
New Zealand: February and July · Sweden: Autumn (August/September

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New Zealand vs Sweden: the numbers

New Zealand vs Sweden: the numbers
ItemNew ZealandSweden
Universities on our list89
Median total cost (₹)₹55 lakh₹53 lakh
Lowest total costLincoln (NZ) — ₹51 lakhJönköping — ₹48 lakh
Tuition≈ NZD 25,000 – 50,000 per year≈ SEK 80,000 – 200,000+ per year (≈ €7,000 – €18,000)
Living costsProof of living funds at the current Immigration NZ rate≈ SEK 9,000 – 12,000 per month; funds shown at the Migration Agency's monthly rate
Master's length1–2 years1–2 years
IntakesFebruary and JulyAutumn (August/September, main — apply October to January), spring (January)
Work during studyUp to 25 hours/week for eligible studentsNo fixed weekly limit while you study, as long as studies progress
After graduationPost-study work visa of up to 3 years for eligible qualificationsResidence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation

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 Sweden if…

English-taught master's programs with a strong research focus; Innovation-driven economy (tech, sustainability, life sciences).

Budget first

Sweden is about ₹1.8 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 Sweden (Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation).

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On our data, Sweden has the lower median total cost (₹53 lakh vs ₹55 lakh).

New Zealand: Post-study work visa of up to 3 years for eligible qualifications. Sweden: Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation.

New Zealand: Up to 25 hours/week for eligible students. Sweden: No fixed weekly limit while you study, as long as studies progress.

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