Fees and money matters

The following advice and information will help with financial planning.

Doctoral students can seek support from the University’s PReSS (Postgraduate Research Student Support) fund. This fund can be used to cover direct research costs, conferences and materials that can’t be covered by other research grants. Funding will be provided for every doctoral student for research costs, conferences and materials. The University of Auckland is currently the only university in New Zealand to provide such funding.

Learn more about PReSS accounts

The NICAI Conference and Creative Event Fund (CCEF) can provide support to doctoral students to attend conferences and other research -related events.

NICAI’s schools can provide support through PBRF funds where criteria for allocation of these funds include provision for support of postgraduate students.

For more information about financial support for doctoral students, visit the main University web page Fees and money matters.

Postgraduate allowances are available to all NICAI postgraduate students to cover equipment user charges, office consumables, photocopying, printing, binding, interloan charges and internet access costs that are not subsidised by the Library or Faculty. All claims must relate directly to academic work associated with an NICAI programme of study.

Students may claim direct costs (receipts required) up to:

• $500 per annum for doctoral students
• $250 per annum for research masters students
• $200 per annum for taught masters students
• $150 per annum for postgraduate diplomas and bachelors honours students.

There may be opportunities for postgraduate students to work within NICAI as paid tutors, teaching assistants or technicians with undergraduate programmes. Employment within the University can provide valuable professional and teaching experience. Please contact your school or department directly to discuss your opportunities.

The student allowance is a weekly payment to help with your living costs while in full-time study on an approved programme. It is available to New Zealand citizens and permanent residents who have held New Zealand residency for at least two years.

For more information, visit the StudyLink website.

To be eligible for a student loan you must be a New Zealand citizen or have been granted permanent resident status. You must be studying full-time for a minimum of 12 weeks, or part-time for a full year, at an approved tertiary institution. You may apply for tuition fees, course-related costs (for example, books, stationery and travel) and living costs (living costs are not available to part-time students).

Applications for loans should be made at least one month before study begins.

For more information, visit the StudyLink website.

In all cases the fees per point will be charged at the rate set for that subject irrespective of the qualification the course is taken for. For detailed information regarding all fees, including how to pay, visit the main University web page Fees.

Other useful information about financing your study and money management can be found via the following links:

Financial advice
Tips for creating a budget and managing your money.
Cost of Living
Approximate costs for everyday living expenses in Auckland.

For further enquiries about fees and money matters, use the Student Financials enquiry form.