Frequently Asked Questions

How much your weekly expenses will be, depend on how you live. Do you eat a simple pasta for dinner or have a meal out every night? To calculate your weekly expenses, including your plane ticket, costs for a visa, travel insurance, purchase of a vehicle (and other expenses involved) and/or a travel card for public transport. Furthermore, it include the cost of accommodation, your groceries, your phone subscription and maybe a gym membership. Click here for an example from the University of Auckland.

Internships in New Zealand are unpaid. Despite the lack of payment, they do offer you valuable experiences, including immersion in the Kiwi culture and exploration of the country's natural beauty. Additionally, internships provide opportunities to gain important skills and industry connections that can enhance future career prospects. You may receive additional grants from your home country. You could check this with your international office.

No. Your host organisation is the organisation mentioned on the internship agreement where you will do your internship. We are working in partnership with your host organisation as your internship supervisor. This is important for your school’s educational agreement, your (potential) scholarship/grants and your visa applications.