Domestic students
2027 Tuition Fees
Tuition fees and the applicable Student Services Fee for domestic students.
View domestic fee scheduleCheck tuition fees, other study costs, funding options and refund information for studying at BTI.
Start with the option that best matches what you need.
Domestic students
Tuition fees and the applicable Student Services Fee for domestic students.
View domestic fee scheduleInternational students
Tuition fees and Student Services Fee information for international students.
View international fee scheduleApplications & administration
Fees that may apply to applications, administration and other enrolment-related processes.
View administration feesHelp paying for study
Find information about student loans, allowances and scholarships.
View funding optionsYour Student Services Fee is included in the relevant domestic or international fee schedule above. Learn more about what the fee supports.
Refund eligibility depends on when you withdraw, your programme start date and whether you are a domestic or international student.
More detail about study costs, funding, fee protection and refunds.
Tuition fees are not the only costs you may need to plan for. Other costs can include stationery, textbooks, printing, travel, accommodation and programme-specific requirements.
As a general guide, a full-time domestic student should allow approximately $1,000–$3,000 per year for course-related costs.
Some programmes may have additional costs. Where applicable, these will be outlined in the information for your programme.
If your programme includes on-campus intensives or block courses, you will need to budget for your own travel and accommodation.
International students will also need to arrange appropriate medical and travel insurance.
BTI course materials are generally provided online. If you choose to print course materials, you will need to include printing in your course-related costs.
You should also plan for normal living expenses such as rent, power, water, food, transport, phone and other personal costs.
Student loans and allowances are administered by StudyLink .
BTI cannot determine your individual eligibility. We recommend contacting StudyLink before, or as soon as possible after, you have been accepted into your programme.
The following BTI programmes are approved for Student Loans and Allowances:
BTI offers a limited number of scholarships or grants to teacher education students. We also encourage students to explore scholarships available through other local and national organisations.
BTI complies with New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) requirements for the protection of student fees.
Student tuition fees and levies are paid into Public Trust , where they are held and released to BTI periodically throughout the year.
If BTI voluntarily closes or ceases to offer a course in which students are enrolled, NZQA student fee protection requirements apply.
If you are considering withdrawing from or deferring your study, please read the current Refund of Student Fees information before making a decision.
If you withdraw before the advertised semester start date, you will normally receive a full refund less the lower of a 10% administration fee or $500.
If your fees have not yet been paid, the applicable administration fee is still payable.
If you withdraw before your published withdrawal date, up to the end of the eighth working day after your semester start date, fees paid may be refunded less the lower of a 10% administration fee or $500.
If you withdraw before your published withdrawal date, up to the end of the tenth working day after your programme starts, BTI may deduct costs already incurred up to a maximum of 25% of the fees paid.
If you withdraw after your published withdrawal date, fees paid for that semester’s courses are not refundable.
Withdrawal dates are specific to your programme and intake. Enrolled students can find their applicable withdrawal date through BTI Online.
Study Complaints is a free and independent dispute resolution service for domestic tertiary learners and international students.
Get in touch and our team can point you in the right direction.