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Lincoln University
Master of Tourism Management
Lincoln University
Course Overview
The Master of Tourism Management at Lincoln University — New Zealand's specialist land-based university and a global pioneer in tourism and parks/recreation research — is a research-informed postgraduate degree covering destination management, sustainable and nature-based tourism, tourism policy, and visitor experience. Lincoln has taught tourism for decades and is closely tied to New Zealand's world-leading eco-tourism and conservation-tourism sectors, giving the degree a distinctive sustainability and destination-stewardship focus.
For Sri Lankan graduates, this is a strong fit: Sri Lanka and New Zealand share an economy built on nature, culture, and destination tourism, so the learning transfers directly. New Zealand offers a 3-year Post-Study Work Visa for Master's graduates, and Lincoln's smaller, personal campus near Christchurch offers lower living costs than Auckland. Graduates progress into destination-management organisations, tourism policy, eco-tourism ventures, and hospitality leadership — in New Zealand or back home.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A Bachelor's degree (any discipline) with a good record — a Sri Lankan Second Class degree is competitive; tourism, business, geography, and environmental backgrounds are ideal.
- check_circle Graduates without a directly related degree may enter via a qualifying postgraduate certificate/diploma pathway.
- check_circle A statement of purpose outlining tourism career goals.
- check_circle Academic transcripts assessed for equivalence.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (min 6.0 in each component).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall (min 20 Writing).
- check_circle PTE Academic: 58 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your prior degree was taught and assessed entirely in English — most Sri Lankan applicants from English-medium degrees qualify with an MOI letter.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (NZD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, 2026) | NZD 37,000 | Rs. 7,030,000 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Christchurch region) | NZD 18,000 | Rs. 3,420,000 |
| Student Visa + Health Insurance (per year) | NZD 1,000 | Rs. 190,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | NZD 56,000 | Rs. 10,640,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Eligible for the 3-year NZ Post-Study Work Visa. Lincoln tourism graduates work in destination-management organisations, tourism and conservation agencies, eco-tourism operators, and hospitality management across New Zealand and internationally, or return to lead in Sri Lanka's tourism sector. New Zealand's Skilled Migrant Category offers a PR pathway with qualifying employment; sector salaries start NZD 55,000–70,000, rising in management.
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