Our Fees
Eastwest College operates a semester-based study programme – two semesters per year. All costs are calculated in New Zealand Dollars and are subject to change without notice. All fees listed include GST.
Feb – Dec 2025 Fees
Note: There is a $1250 scholarship available for all 2025 tuition-paying students who need it. (Scholarship fees in brackets)
Fees per year | Tuition | Food & accom. | Annual | Total |
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Full Time NZ | $5,830 | $10,102 | $370 | $16,302 |
Full Time International | $7080 | $10,102 | $370 | $17,552 |
Non-studying Spouses (NZ & Intl.) | - | $14,350 | $310 | $14,660 |
Full Time Domestic Non-Residential | $5,830 | $1050 | $230 | $7,110 |
Annual accommodation charges for children of students
Place in family: | 1st | 2nd | 3rd+ |
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Under 1 year old | $2,245 | $1,583 | $877 |
1-4 years old | $2,871 | $2,176 | $1,508 |
5-12 years old | $3,425 | $2,757 | $2,082 |
13+ years old | $3,848 | $3,350 | $2,682 |
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Information for Level 6 Students
Additional funds for Level 6 studies:
A practicum is part of the academic requirements at Level 6. This is an opportunity to leave the campus and serve practically, applying learning up to this point. Placements may be either in New Zealand or overseas for a period of 2-4 weeks, and are planned into the academic calendar for end September / beginning October.
Costs for this practicum are in addition to the above course fees and students will need to make allowance for this additional cost. Depending on the practicum option selected additional costs will vary from $150 for local practicums through to $3000 for longer overseas practicums.
Options include: a vision trip to a country/ activity of the student’s choosing or a team ministry nationally or internationally. Options will be discussed early in the academic year.
Any questions may be directed to office@eastwest.ac.nz.
N.B. Local options are available for those with financial or family restrictions, but we encourage prayer that God will provide for an expanded opportunity!
Information for International Students
Following an admissions review, the applicant will be notified of their acceptance into the programme.
The applicant will then be required to pay the full fees for the programme for which they have been accepted, and for their accommodation. This is an immigration requirement and should the student, for any reason, not take up their place, fees will be refunded in full.
The Government requires each student to have either $20,000 in their bank account when they apply for the international study visa, or a third party can undertake responsibility to provide this amount in case of unexpected maintenance or costs of outward travel. The third party can be a relative, a friend, a church, or an organisation, etc. This amount does not have to be handed over, but must be guaranteed on the form (INZ1014) when the application is submitted.
A formal Offer of Place is required by Immigration NZ for issuing an international student visa. Eastwest College will only issue a formal Offer of Place upon receipt of all fees.
Additional notes on fees
Residential students’ fees cover meals and accommodation during the semester (except Friday evening meals and weekend food). They do not cover language lessons, text books, writing materials, telephone bills, personal items, ministry expenses or travel costs on ministry and ‘short-term field experience’ (STFE) practicums.
Student fees only cover the weeks of each semester and mid-term holidays. Students will require additional funds to cover holiday expenses occurring between semesters or be prepared to make alternative arrangements.
Students must have their fees in hand at the commencement of each semester unless arrangements have been made with the financial administrator. Fees should be paid at the office or transferred via internet banking.
All students’ fees are payable on the first day of the semester. Students who have not paid their full fees by the due date are required to set up an automatic payment for that semester to cover the outstanding amount.
International students’ fees are payable on acceptance of enrollment.
Students will not be permitted to commence a new semester unless all previous semesters’ fees are paid.
Student Allowances & Loans
Student allowances and loans are approved by StudyLink to those students who meet New Zealand government criteria. Student allowances are only available to New Zealand residential students who have had residency status for at least two years.
For students who think they may be eligible for a student allowance or loan, the freephone number is 0800 88 99 00 from within New Zealand. Students are not permitted to access the student loan scheme for course-related costs for any overseas short-term college ministry.
Fees Protection
Student fees and accommodation payments are protected in an independent trust account operated by the New Zealand Public Trust. Student fees are lodged with Public Trust and paid to the college monthly according to an agreed payment schedule signed at enrolment. All monies held in the Fee Protect Trust are NZ government guaranteed.
Budget Advice
Students need to budget very carefully whilst studying. A typical budget would cover:
College Fees
Rainbows Early Childhood fees for pre-school children (NZ Students)
Text books: Most texts are available in the Library so purchase is unnecessary, but if you purchase your own texts it can cost up to $100 per semester
Optionally, WEC New Zealand is able to facilitate students to experience a cross-cultural practicum. The costs involved vary according to the placement (New Zealand or further afield). This is not a required component of the course but if you are interested, please contact the WEC Trek Office on [email protected] for further details. Alternatively students can arrange their own practicum with guidance from college or WEC staff.
Personal costs – stationery, toiletries, telephone calls/rental, internet, small items of clothing etc. – $50+ per adult per week
See below for accommodation costs for staying on campus during semester breaks
Food costs during semester breaks: $150 – $200 per week per family
Semester break student accommodation charges
Cross Credits
Students may apply for cross credits in recognition of prior learning at the beginning of their studies (appropriate documentation is required). Generally, a maximum of 20 credits can be cross credited for students studying the Diploma of Intercultural Studies programmes. A fee is involved in this process, please contact us for more information.
Fee Refunds
The process for a fee refund will commence immediately upon receipt of a student’s application for withdrawal. The process will be completed within 60 days.
Payment will be made directly to the student, or to an alternate provider nominated by the student in writing.
Withdrawals within ten working days of course commencement (in accordance with Education (Refund Requirements for International Students) Notice 2012): tuition fees will be refunded in full, less pro rata accommodation charges and disbursements incurred.
If a student withdraws after ten working days and within 40 calendar days of course commencement, the refund will consist of the unexpired portion of fees paid (calculated as the number of whole weeks until the end of the semester as a percentage of the total weeks within that semester) less an administrative fee of $500.
Students who withdraw after 40 calendar days from the commencement of the semester will not receive any refund of fees for that semester.
All semesters paid for but not commenced will be refunded in full.
Accommodation Charges During Semester Breaks
$110 per adult per week
$190 per family unit per week
Students remaining on campus during semester breaks are required to provide one half day’s work per week per week per adult in respect to community sharing of responsibility.
Textbooks
Textbooks are usually available in the library and placed on reserve during each class. If the student wants to purchase their own textbooks, either in e-book or bound versions then it can cost up to $200 per semester.
Visitors
There is a charge of $30 per adult per night up to $180 per week, and $15 per child (under 12 yrs) per night up to $ 90 per week. This does not cover meal costs which are as follows:
$6 per lunch
$11 per evening meal
N.B. Children under 12 are charged at half price
All requests or bookings shall be recorded in the guest accommodation book. All guests and their facilities are the responsibility of the student concerned.
Rainbows Early Childhood Centre
For more information about Rainbows, click on our childcare page or go direct to the Rainbows website.
Information about fees for Rainbows can be obtained from Rainbows directly.
Transport to and from Auckland Airport
Shuttles
There are no direct bus or train services from Auckland Airport to the college. However, there are various shuttle companies that can take students directly to and from the campus. Companies provide baby seats and booster seats if necessary.
Intercity buses
These buses travel from Auckland Airport to our nearest Intercity bus stop, Taupiri, (15 minutes’ drive from the college) at a cost of about $30 per person. (There are also direct buses from the international terminal to Hamilton City Bus Station – 25 minutes away). It involves fitting in with the bus company’s timetable and being met at Taupiri by arrangement in advance with the college. This service is not available during night times.
For up-to-date schedules, visit intercity.co.nz