Bachelor in Information Technology in New Zealand – Fees, Universities, PR Pathway

 

Course Overview

• Course Name: Bachelor of Information Technology

• Level: Bachelor (Level 7)

• Duration: 3 Years

• Intakes: February, July

• Post-Study Work Rights: Up to 3 years

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 Tuition Fees

• Average Annual Tuition Fee: NZD 20,000 – NZD 30,000

• Total Course Cost (3 Years): NZD 60,000 – NZD 90,000

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 Top Universities Offering Bachelor of IT in New Zealand

University Name	Location	Notes
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)	Auckland	Top 3	Industry-aligned programs
Massey University	Palmerston North	Top 5	Flexible learning options
University of Waikato	Hamilton	Top 8	Strong in software & AI
Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT)	Napier	NA	Affordable and practical

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 Entry Requirements

• Academic: 10+2 with minimum 60%

• English:

  • IELTS: 6.0 overall (no band < 5.5)

  • PTE: 50 overall

• GPA: 2.5+ preferred

 

 Course Specializations

• Software Development

• Network Engineering

• Cybersecurity

• Web and Mobile Development

• Artificial Intelligence

 

 Scholarships Available

Scholarship Name	Amount (NZD)	Eligibility	Deadline
AUT International Excellence	5,000	Academic merit, 70%+	Nov / May
Massey University International	3,000 – 5,000	International students from Asia	Varies
University of Waikato Excellence	5,000	GPA 3.0+, IELTS 6.5	Rolling

 Scholarships for IT in New Zealand

 Job Opportunities After Bachelor of IT in New Zealand

• Common Roles:

  • Software Developer

  • Data Analyst

  • Cybersecurity Analyst

  • IT Support Engineer

• Average Starting Salary: NZD 50,000 – 70,000/year

• PR Pathway: Yes 

  • IT roles are listed on New Zealand’s Green List (Skill Shortage List)

  • Easy transition to Skilled Migrant Visa

 

 Next Intakes & Application Deadlines

Intake Month	Application Deadline
February	October – December
July	March – May

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 Internship & Work Rights

• Internship: Available in final year

• Part-time Work During Study: Up to 20 hours/week

• Post-study Work Visa: Up to 3 years after graduation

 

 Living Expenses in New Zealand for Nepali Students

Item	Monthly Cost (NZD)	Yearly Cost (NZD)
Rent	800 – 1,200	10,000 – 14,400
Food	300 – 500	4,000 – 6,000
Transport	100 – 150	1,200 – 1,800
Total	—	NZD 15,000 – 20,000/year

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 Course Comparison

Criteria	Bachelor of IT	Business<	Master of IT
Duration	3 years	3 years	1.5–2 years
PR Pathway	Yes	Not directly	Strong
Salary Potential	Medium	Medium	High
Internship	Optional	Optional	Mostly Yes

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