Just to share the response from Auckland University :
Kia ora,
Thank you for your enquiry.
With respect to the order of your questions:
1. Once an applicant becomes and student with us, you may then pay for tuition. You are welcome to per semester or the annual tuition fee. Please bare in mind if you pay one semester in full, the student visa will only be valid for that one semester- unless for a renewal of the visa. If, however, you pay for the entire
year, the visa will be valid for the whole year.
2. Should you pay for the entire year and gain Permanent Residency within the first two Fridays of the semester, we can refund the difference between domestic fees and international fees.
3. On the 28/08/2010, we have a courses and careers day at our City Campus:
http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/home/f...d-careers-day/
If you have any further queries, please feel free to contact us again.