Study in New Zealand WHY New Zealand? New Zealand has become the first nation to come up with a student's idea of a 'comfortable lifestyle'. That's because of their low cost-of-living and affordable student fees. And, because the number of students is smaller, there is an added benefit of personal attention with a greater focus. Study in New Zealand WHY New Zealand? New Zealand has become the first nation to come up with a student's idea of a 'comfortable lifestyle'. That's because of their low cost-of-living and affordable student fees. And, because the number of students is smaller, there is an added benefit of personal attention with a greater focus.