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International students

International Fees and Costs

Find information about 2027 tuition fees, Student Services Fees, visas, insurance and the other costs you should plan for when studying at BTI.

Academic year 2027
Currency New Zealand dollars
Fee totals include Tuition and SSF
Tax GST included

Before you enrol

Paying Your Fees

Tuition fees and compulsory Student Services Fees are payable annually before the beginning of the academic year.

What the published totals include

  • Programme tuition fees
  • Compulsory Student Services Fees (SSF)
  • GST

When payment is required

International students must meet BTI’s fee payment requirements before enrolment can be finalised. Your offer and enrolment information will confirm the amount due and the payment process.

Applying for a visa from outside New Zealand: you may be able to pay your tuition fees after your student visa application has been approved in principle. Immigration New Zealand will confirm what evidence and payment are required for your application.

Published fee schedule

2027 International Tuition Fees and Student Services Fees

Unless marked as a per-course fee, the figures below are annual totals for the 2027 academic year. They include tuition and the applicable Student Services Fee.

Programme availability: inclusion in the fee schedule does not necessarily mean applications are currently open. Check the application page for current international application options before applying.

Teacher Education

Undergraduate degree

Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Primary

Level 7 · 120 credits per year

Onsite annual total
$25,741.60
Offsite annual total
$25,558.00

Graduate diploma

Graduate Diploma (Secondary) Teaching: Whai Purapura

Level 7 · 135 credits

Offsite annual total
$28,755.31

Graduate diploma

Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

Level 7 · 150 credits

Offsite annual total
$30,197.50

Graduate diploma

Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood)

Level 7 · 120 credits

Offsite annual total
$25,558.00

Diploma

NZ Diploma in Education Support

Level 5 · 120 credits

Onsite annual total
$25,741.60
Offsite annual total
$25,558.00

Social Practice

Undergraduate degree

Bachelor of Social Work

Level 7 · 120 credits per year

Onsite annual total
$25,741.60
Offsite annual total
$25,558.00

Undergraduate degree

Bachelor of Counselling

Level 7 · 120 credits per year

Onsite annual total
$25,741.60
Offsite annual total
$25,558.00

Postgraduate Study

Postgraduate diploma

Postgraduate Diploma of Professional Practice (all majors)

Level 8 · 120 credits

Offsite annual total
$28,558.00

Postgraduate certificate

Postgraduate Certificate in Responding to Trauma

Level 8 · 60 credits

Offsite per course
$2,044.43

Micro-credentials

Responding to Trauma Micro-credentials

Level 8 · 5 credits per course

  • MPP801 The Trauma Responsive Organisation
  • MPP802 Burnout, Fatigue and Human Flourishing
  • MPP803 Responding to Crisis
Offsite per course
$681.43

View the Complete Fee Schedule

The complete document includes tuition and Student Services Fee breakdowns, credit-based fees and additional fee information.

Download fee schedule (PDF)

All amounts are in New Zealand dollars and include GST. Tuition and Student Services Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change. An optional BTI Student ID card may be purchased separately for $25.

Planning your study

Other Costs and Requirements

Tuition is only one part of the cost of international study. You should also plan for your visa, insurance, accommodation, travel and everyday living expenses.

Immigration and Student Visas

You must hold a visa that permits your planned study in New Zealand. For study lasting longer than three months, this will normally be a student visa.

Immigration New Zealand strongly encourages international students to apply around three months before their intended travel date.

View student visa information

Medical and Travel Insurance

International students must hold appropriate and current medical and travel insurance that is acceptable to BTI and meets New Zealand requirements.

Required cover normally applies from the period of enrolment until the expiry of the student visa.

Medical and travel insurance information

Accommodation and Living Costs

Tertiary students applying for a student visa must currently show that they have at least NZ$20,000 for each year of study, or NZ$1,667 for each month if studying for less than one year.

You must also show that you have a paid outward ticket or enough additional money to leave New Zealand.

View student fund requirements

Working While You Study

Depending on your programme and visa conditions, you may be allowed to work for up to 25 hours a week while studying and full-time during eligible scheduled holidays.

Check the conditions recorded on your eVisa or visa letter. Students studying only towards a micro-credential do not qualify for student visa work rights on that basis.

Check student work rights

Refunds and Withdrawals

Refund eligibility depends on when formal withdrawal occurs and the conditions set out in BTI’s Refund of Student Fees policy.

BTI must notify Immigration New Zealand if an international student withdraws or their enrolment is terminated.

View student policies

Complaints and Dispute Resolution

Raise concerns through BTI’s complaints process first. If the matter cannot be resolved, other external complaint options may be available.

Study Complaints | Ngā Amuamu Tauira provides a free and independent service for financial and contractual disputes.

Study at BTI

Ready to Take the Next Step?

View the programmes currently accepting international applications or contact us for guidance about eligibility, fees and enrolment.

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