Study Biology in New Zealand
11 programmes in biology at 4 universities in New Zealand are open to international students; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Biology programmes
11 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Conservation Biology | Massey University | Master's | 37,643 USD |
| Master in Biological Sciences | Massey University | Master's | 37,643 USD |
| Master in Zoology | Massey University | Master's | 37,643 USD |
| Bachelor in Zoology | Massey University | Bachelor's | 23,076 USD |
| Bachelor in Molecular Cell Biology | Massey University | Bachelor's | 23,076 USD |
| Bachelor in Biological Science Major | Auckland University of Technology | Bachelor's | — |
| Bachelor in Microbiology | Massey University | Bachelor's | 23,076 USD |
| Bachelor in Biological Sciences | University of Auckland | Bachelor's | 26,888 USD |
| Bioscience Enterprise | University of Auckland | — | — |
| Master of Conservation Biology | Victoria University of Wellington | Master's | 38,905 USD |
| Master of Conservation Biology | Victoria University of Wellington | Master's | — |
Biology in New Zealand by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 5 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 5 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within biology
Biology 5 Biological Sciences 3 Zoology 2 Biosciences 1
Universities for biology in New Zealand
Study Biology in New Zealand: common questions
- How many biology programmes are there in New Zealand?
- 11 biology programmes at 4 universities in New Zealand are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study biology in New Zealand in English?
- Yes — 100% of the biology programmes in New Zealand in our catalogue are taught in English (11 of 11).
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