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Non-tuition fees , Utu atu anō

When you study at Massey you'll pay non-tuition fees on top of your tuition fees. See what costs apply to you.

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Non-tuition fees are administrative fees you pay on top of the tuition fees you pay for each course. You pay these fees for services provided for you and other students, either by the university or students association. The fees can also contribute towards a particular student-focused project for your benefit.

You need to pay your fees for the year once you get your Confirmation of Enrolment from Massey and before you start – or earlier if we note it in your Offer of Place.

Variable fees

Some fees are the same for all students. Others can differ depending on:

  • whether you require special admission
  • whether you're a domestic or international student
  • the number of credits you are enrolled for each semester
  • whether you're studying on-campus or by distance and online study
  • which campus you're studying at
  • whether you're accessing particular services that are not fully funded.

Compulsory fees

Some tuition fees are optional. Others are compulsory and charged to everyone who studies the same qualification as you, such as:

  • application fees
  • student services fees.

2024 non-tuition fees

Academic record fees

This fee is for preparing and mailing official copies of your academic record or graduation certificate.

This table outlines fees for academic record fees at Massey, including if they are compulsory, and are covered by StudyLink or Fees Free.
Fee Cost Compulsory Annual or
one-off 		Covered by
StudyLink 		Covered by
Fees Free
Official hard copy of academic record $20.90 Yes One-off No No
Completion letter (hard copy) $20.90 Yes One-off No No
Extra hard copies of academic record
or letter – one request only 		$6.70 No One-off No No
Courier fee for academic documents $36.60 No One-off No No
Replacement graduation certificate
(includes domestic or international
delivery) 		$115.30 No One-off No No

Accommodation bond and placement levy

This bond and levy is charged to students seeking homestay accommodation through the university. You can get the accommodation bond refunded if you meet the agreed conditions.

Administration fees

Fees for administration can include one-off costs such as international student admission and replacing your student identity card.

This table outlines administration fees at Massey, including whether they're compulsory, annual or one-off charges, and if they are covered by StudyLink or Fees Free.
Fee Cost Compulsory Annual or
one-off 		Covered by
StudyLink 		Covered by
Fees Free
International administration fee $1,000.00 – One-off No No
Replacement of student identity card $14.90 No One-off No No

Admission fees

You may be charged this fee if you need special admission to Massey.

This table outlines admission fees at Massey, including whether they're compulsory, annual or one-off charges, and if they are covered by StudyLink or Fees Free.
Fee Cost Compulsory Annual or
one-off 		Covered by
StudyLink 		Covered by
Fees Free
Matriculation (with a NZ University
Entrance qualification) 		No fee charged No One-off Not applicable Not applicable
Special admission No fee charged No One-off Not applicable Not applicable
Admission with Equivalent Status
(AES) – overseas qualifications 		$148.60 No One-off No No
Admission with Equivalent Status
(AES) – work experience 		$148.60 No One-off No No

Application fees

Some qualifications and services have an application fee to cover the process of screening and testing applicants or related administration.

This table outlines application fees at Massey, including whether they're compulsory, annual or one-off charges, and if they are covered by StudyLink or Fees Free.
Fee Cost Compulsory Annual or
one-off 		Covered by
StudyLink 		Covered by
Fees Free
Bachelor of Aviation
application fee 		$260 Yes One-off No No
Veterinary Science selection
application fee 		$405.80 Yes One-off No No
Massey-approved Homestay
accommodation application fee 		$350.00 Yes One-off No No
Designated caregiver
administration fee 		$350.00 Yes One-off No No
Under 18 homestay
administration fee 		$240.00 Yes One-off No No

Carry forward of postgraduate registration

Postgraduate students may apply to carry their enrolment forward by applying and paying this fee.

This table outlines the fee to carry forward postgraduate registration at Massey, including whether it's compulsory, and if it's covered by StudyLink or Fees Free.
Fee Cost Compulsory Annual or
one-off 		Covered by
StudyLink 		Covered by
Fees Free
Carry forward of
postgraduate registration 		$31.00 No One-off No No

Component fees

Some courses have extra costs called component fees for expenses such as:

  • field trips
  • course materials
  • fuel costs (aviation)
  • costs of practicums.

These fees range in cost depending on the course. If a course has a component fee it is listed in the fees section on the course’s page.

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Examination fees

You pay fees to cover the costs around exams taking place. The examination fee also covers the cost of marking and returning exam scripts.

This table outlines examination fees at Massey, including whether they're compulsory, annual or one-off charges, and if they are covered by StudyLink or Fees Free.
Fee Cost One-off fee or
for each item? 		Covered by
StudyLink 		Covered by
Fees Free
Supplementary exam $76.60 For each course No No
Re-marking of final exam script $76.60 One-off No No
Return of exam scripts $9.20 For each script No No
PhD No fee charged Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
DSc, DLitt $3526.00 One-off No No
International English Language
Testing System (IELTS) exam fee 		$385.00 One-off No No
IELTS re-mark fee $225.00 One-off No No
IELTS transfee fee $80.00 One-off No No
Offsite testing fee for the Te
Tumu Whakatipu centre 		$415.00 One-off No No

International student insurance fees

All international students need to have health insurance while they are studying here to meet the requirements of the New Zealand Government's Code of Practice for Pastoral Care of International Students.

This makes sure you have healthcare available if you need it while studying in New Zealand as you cannot normally get free medical services through the New Zealand public health system.

The cost of your insurance fees is based on the length of your study.

Insurance for international students

This table outlines international student insurance fees at Massey, including fees for one year, one semester and one month.
Fee Cost Compulsory Covered by
StudyLink 		Covered by
Fees Free
1 academic year Studentsafe Insurance $810 Yes – for
international students 		No No
One semester Studentsafe Insurance $405 Yes – for
international students 		No No
One month Studentsafe Insurance
(for qualifications outside the
standard semesters) 		$67.50 (minimum 2
months $135) 		Yes – for
international students 		No No

Recognition of prior learning (cross credit) fees

This table outlines the recognition of prior learning (cross credit) fees and whether they are covered by StudyLink or Fees Free.
Fee Cost Compulsory Annual or
one-off 		Covered by
StudyLink 		Covered by
Fees Free
Cross credit and transfer of credit $115.30 No One-off No No
Recognition of prior learning obtained
through training, work experience and
life experience (for each course/subject) 		$186.60 No For each
course 		No No

Student services fee

A single compulsory student services fee will be charged. This includes a fee for each credit you are enrolled in. The maximum number of credits you can be charged for in an academic year is 120.

The amount you need to pay will depend on how many credits you are enrolled in, your location and mode of study.

This table outlines the compulsory student services fees and if they are covered by StudyLink or Fees Free.
Location and mode of study Fee per credit Covered by
StudyLink 		Covered by
Fees Free
On-campus and block students $9.00 Yes Yes
Distance $7.50 Yes Yes
Onshore – studying in New Zealand
but not on a campus (for example
Auckland Airport) 		$7.50 Yes Yes
Offshore – studying overseas internally
(for example Hebei) 		$7.50 No No

Student services fee explained

Apply to have your payment of the student services fee reconsidered by the university

Withdrawal fee

If you withdraw from your course, courses or qualification in the academic year – before 17 per cent of your first course has taken place – we will make a full refund of tuition fees and possibly non-tuition fees. Withdrawal dates are on your Confirmation of Enrolment letter.

If you are an international student, you will be charged an administration fee to cover the cost of administering the withdrawal.

More about withdrawing from one or all of your courses

Fee refunds and credit for withdrawals

2025 non-tuition fees

Academic record fees

This fee is for preparing and mailing official copies of your academic record or graduation certificate.

This table outlines fees for academic record fees at Massey, including if they are compulsory, and are covered by StudyLink or Fees Free.
Fee Cost Compulsory Annual or
one-off 		Covered by
StudyLink 		Covered by
Fees Free
Official hard copy of academic record $22.10 Yes One-off No No
Completion letter (hard copy) $22.10 Yes One-off No No
Extra hard copies of academic record
or letter – one request only 		$7.10 No One-off No No
Courier fee for academic documents $38.70 No One-off No No
Replacement graduation certificate
(includes domestic or international
delivery) 		$122.20 No One-off No No

Accommodation bond and placement levy

This bond and levy is charged to students seeking homestay accommodation through the university. You can get the accommodation bond refunded if you meet the agreed conditions.

Administration fees

Fees for administration can include one-off costs such as international student admission and replacing your student identity card.

This table outlines administration fees at Massey, including whether they're compulsory, annual or one-off charges, and if they are covered by StudyLink or Fees Free.
Fee Cost Compulsory Annual or
one-off 		Covered by
StudyLink 		Covered by
Fees Free
International administration fee $1,000.00 – One-off No No
Replacement of student identity card $15.70 No One-off No No

Admission fees

You may be charged this fee if you need special admission to Massey.

This table outlines admission fees at Massey, including whether they're compulsory, annual or one-off charges, and if they are covered by StudyLink or Fees Free.
Fee Cost Compulsory Annual or
one-off 		Covered by
StudyLink 		Covered by
Fees Free
Admission with Equivalent Status
(AES) – overseas qualifications 		$157.50 No One-off No No
Admission with Equivalent Status
(AES) – work experience 		$157.50 No One-off No No

Application fees

Some qualifications and services have an application fee to cover the process of screening and testing applicants or related administration.

This table outlines application fees at Massey, including whether they're compulsory, annual or one-off charges, and if they are covered by StudyLink or Fees Free.
Fee Cost Compulsory Annual or
one-off 		Covered by
StudyLink 		Covered by
Fees Free
Bachelor of Aviation
application fee 		$266.80 Yes One-off No No
Veterinary Science selection
application fee 		$430.10 Yes One-off No No
Massey-approved Homestay
accommodation application fee 		$370.00 Yes One-off No No
Designated caregiver
administration fee 		$370.00 Yes One-off No No
Under 18 homestay
administration fee 		$240.00 Yes One-off No No

Carry forward of postgraduate registration

Postgraduate students may apply to carry their enrolment forward by applying and paying this fee.

This table outlines the fee to carry forward postgraduate registration at Massey, including whether it's compulsory, and if it's covered by StudyLink or Fees Free.
Fee Cost Compulsory Annual or
one-off 		Covered by
StudyLink 		Covered by
Fees Free
Carry forward of
postgraduate registration 		$32.80 No One-off No No

Component fees

Some courses have extra costs called component fees for expenses such as:

  • field trips
  • course materials
  • fuel costs (aviation)
  • costs of practicums.

These fees range in cost depending on the course. If a course has a component fee it is listed in the fees section on the course’s page.

Search for courses

Examination fees

You pay fees to cover the costs around exams taking place. The examination fee also covers the cost of marking and returning exam scripts.

This table outlines examination fees at Massey, including whether they're compulsory, annual or one-off charges, and if they are covered by StudyLink or Fees Free.
Fee Cost One-off fee or
for each item? 		Covered by
StudyLink 		Covered by
Fees Free
Supplementary exam $81.10 For each course No No
Re-marking of final exam script $81.10 One-off No No
Return of exam scripts $9.70 For each script No No
PhD No fee charged Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
DSc, DLitt $3738.00 One-off No No
International English Language
Testing System (IELTS) exam fee 		$385.00 One-off No No
IELTS re-mark fee $225.00 One-off No No
IELTS transfee fee $80.00 One-off No No
Offsite testing fee for the Te
Tumu Whakatipu centre 		$415.00 One-off No No

International student insurance fees

All international students need to have health insurance while they are studying here to meet the requirements of the New Zealand Government's Code of Practice for Pastoral Care of International Students.

This makes sure you have healthcare available if you need it while studying in New Zealand as you cannot normally get free medical services through the New Zealand public health system.

The cost of your insurance fees is based on the length of your study.

Insurance for international students

This table outlines international student insurance fees at Massey, including fees for one year, one semester and one month.
Fee Cost Compulsory Covered by
StudyLink 		Covered by
Fees Free
1 academic year Studentsafe Insurance $855 Yes – for
international students 		No No
One semester Studentsafe Insurance $427.50 Yes – for
international students 		No No
One month Studentsafe Insurance
(for qualifications outside the
standard semesters) 		$71.25 (minimum 2 months $142.50) Yes – for
international students 		No No

Recognition of prior learning (cross credit) fees

This table outlines the recognition of prior learning (cross credit) fees and whether they are covered by StudyLink or Fees Free.
Fee Cost Compulsory Annual or
one-off 		Covered by
StudyLink 		Covered by
Fees Free
Cross credit and transfer of credit $122.20 No One-off No No
Recognition of prior learning obtained
through training, work experience and
life experience (for each course/subject) 		$197.70 No For each
course 		No No

Student services fee

A single compulsory student services fee will be charged. This includes a fee for each credit you are enrolled in. The maximum number of credits you can be charged for in an academic year is 120.

The amount you need to pay will depend on how many credits you are enrolled in, your location and mode of study.

This table outlines the compulsory student services fees and if they are covered by StudyLink or Fees Free.
Location and mode of study Fee per credit Covered by
StudyLink 		Covered by
Fees Free
On-campus and block students $9.40 Yes Yes
Distance $7.70 Yes Yes
Onshore – studying in New Zealand
but not on a campus (for example
Auckland Airport) 		$7.70 Yes Yes
Offshore – studying overseas internally
(for example Hebei) 		$7.70 No No
Non-credit English language courses $28.20 (per week) No No

Student services fee explained

Apply to have your payment of the student services fee reconsidered by the university

Withdrawal fee

If you withdraw from your course, courses or qualification in the academic year – before 17 per cent of your first course has taken place – we will make a full refund of tuition fees and possibly non-tuition fees. Withdrawal dates are on your Confirmation of Enrolment letter.

If you are an international student, you will be charged an administration fee to cover the cost of administering the withdrawal.

More about withdrawing from one or all of your courses

Fee refunds and credit for withdrawals

How compulsory student services fees are calculated

The amount you need to pay depends on the number of credits you are enrolled in, and whether you are studying on campus or by distance.

Students who enrol in a qualification starting in Semester Two and continuing into the following year, will be charged non-tuition fees:

  1. at the start of their enrolment in July
  2. at the beginning of each semester the following academic year.

Paying non-tuition fees

Pay your fees for the year when you get your Confirmation of Enrolment from Massey and before you start, or earlier if noted in your Offer of Place.

Fee payment options

If you're a domestic student and eligible for a StudyLink loan or allowances, or the Fees Free scheme, some non-tuition fees will be covered under these.

Contact us

Get in touch with us early about money matters so we can help and point you in the right direction. We want you to succeed with your study at Massey and are here to help.

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