Fees
All students pay tuition fees and compulsory levies. Calculate how much your courses will cost and learn about other compulsory fees at the University.
When to pay your fees
Your enrolment is confirmed—and you are liable for (required to pay) your fees—once you’ve signed and returned one of:
- an Enrolment Agreement
- a Change of Course form
- a document formally agreeing that you accepted an offer of a place on a course.
Refunds
If you withdraw from your course(s) before the applicable course change deadline, you will be eligible to apply for a refund.
Find out more about refunds on the course additions and withdrawals page.
An administration charge may apply.
Domestic fees
Find out how much you’ll pay in tuition fees if you’re a domestic student (New Zealand citizens and permanent residents).
Domestic student feesInternational fees
Find out how much you’ll pay in tuition fees if you’re an international student.
International student feesFees Free tertiary study
If you are a domestic student and haven’t studied at tertiary level (or have only studied a small amount), some of your tuition fees for your final year of study may be covered by the Fees Free scheme.
Visit Fees Free to find out more and check your eligibility.
Other costs and fees
Student Services Fee
This compulsory fee funds services for students that are not covered by tuition fees. The services it funds include counselling, health services, financial advice, career guidance, student advocacy, student publications, and student representation.
Find out more about the Student Services Fee.
Student Hardship Fee
In 2025, the Student Hardship Fee is $32 (GST included) for all students. This fee is used to assist students suffering exceptional financial hardship.
Additional costs
Some courses have additional costs for items such as study materials, equipment, or field trips. These additional costs are typically described on the course outline webpage—use the course finder to look up individual courses.
Administrative charges
The University may charge you a fee to cover the cost of administrative tasks such as replacing your student ID card or processing a late payment.
The most common charges are listed in the table below. You can find a full list of administrative costs in Appendix D of the University’s Fees Policy.
| Administration fees | Cost (including GST) |
|---|---|
| Replacement Student ID card | $21.00 |
| Refund Charge (for monies totalling between $1,000–$5,000 during an academic year) per refund—not applicable for refunds to StudyLink | $60.00 |
| Refund Charge (for monies totalling over $5,000 during an academic year) per refund—not applicable for refunds to StudyLink | $100.00 |
| English for Academic Purposes withdrawal administration fee | $200.00 |
| International student refund of pre-paid tuition fees admin charge | $1,000.00 |
| International Transferring Student fee | $512.00 |
| Late Payment Penalty | $154.00 |
| Late Application Fee | $123.00 |
| Administration fee for special examination arrangements, for examinations sat at Victoria University of Wellington at other than the scheduled time, or sat at a location away from Victoria University of Wellington (per Course). Students will also be liable for courier costs and all costs that may be charged by the institution where the examination is held. | $123.00 |