Fees
International student fees
Check the most up to date tuition fees, accommodation fees, and other costs for international students in the tables below. Check the entry requirements to see which programme is for you.
Tuition fees
| Programme | Fees 2023 (NZD) |
| Foundation Studies Certificate programme (standard and intensive length) | International: $30,800 Domestic: $6,594 |
Accommodation costs#
| Accommodation type | Cost for 2023 (NZD) | Additional information |
| Homestay Standard (includes 16 meals per week) | $343 per week | Monthly instalments can be arranged. A fee per week is payable to hold the room if a student is absent from homestay during holidays. |
| Homestay Central (includes 16 meals per week)∞ | $364 per week | Under 18s living in homestay will be invoiced at the time of enrolment for the period until they turn 18. Monthly instalments can be arranged. A fee per week is payable to hold the room if a student is absent from homestay during holidays. |
| Accommodation placement | $330 | |
| Designated caregiver accommodation inspection | $330 | Applies to students under 18 who choose not to use homestay and caregiver service. |
∞Homestay Central are subject to availability.
All prices include GST (goods and services tax) where applicable.
Supplementary costs#
| Supplement | Cost for 2023 (in NZD) |
| Taylors College administration fee (English Language Preparation or Pre-Foundation programme only) compulsory and non-refundable | $370 |
| University of Auckland Student Services Fee (Foundation Studies Certificate only) | Detailed on the University website |
| Late payment fee | $100 |
| Stationary and textbooks | $350* |
| Airport transfer (one way) | $160 |
| Living costs per year^ (estimate) | $20,000 |
| Taylors College Extra Care for under 18 (optional) | $425 (3 months) $840 (6 months) $2,270 (9 months) $1,690 (12 months) |
^This is a guide only. Actual costs may vary slightly from those listed above.
#Prices subject to change without notice.
* Onshore Art students may have additional stationery requirement of NZ$350.
Insurance
You will need to arrange health insurance to cover you in case of an accident or medical emergency while you are away from home. It is compulsory for all students to have valid health insurance on enrolment to Taylors College.
There are many possibilities for you when it comes to insurance and it will depend on the programme that you are enrolled in.
Studentsafe
This is the University of Auckland's insurance policy for international students and the preferred insurance for Foundation Studies Certificate students. You can find more information about the policy on the University of Auckland website.
Student Prime (Orbit Protect)
This is the preferred insurance for Pre-Foundation programme and English Language Preparation course students. Student Prime is an insurance policy that has been created especially for international students, and includes essential health and travel insurance whilst studying at Taylors College.
For further details, please contact us or your local representative.
| Duration | Cost for 2023 (NZD)∆ |
| up to 1 month | $94 |
| up to 2 months | $153 |
| up to 3 months | $202 |
| up to 4 months | $261 |
| up to 5 months | $310 |
| up to 6 months | $360 |
| up to 7 months | $413 |
| up to 8 months | $468 |
| up to 9 months | $523 |
| up to 10 months | $576 |
| up to 11 months | $627 |
| up to 12 months | $675 |
∆ Prices include a services fee provided by Taylors College and is subject to change without notice.
Entry requirements
See the English language and academic entry requirements for the University of Auckland's Foundation Studies Certificate programme, delivered at Taylors College.
How to pay
Find out how to pay your fees online.
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