Studying may be more expensive than you think
Everyone has different course fees and living costs. The following is an example of how much money you would need if you studied for a Bachelor of Nursing at Auckland University.
| How much money you'd need to become a nurse | |
| 3 year course at Auckland Uni @ $4,388 a year x 3 years | $13,164 |
| Text-books, course costs @ approx $500 a year x 3 years | $1,500 |
| Living expenses if away from home @ approx $275 a week x 52 weeks in the year = $14,300 x 3 year course | $42,900 |
| Total cost of study | $57,564 |
