Masters (MS) in Design in New Zealand
13 masters programmes in design at 8 universities in New Zealand are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 28,096 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 15,169 USD and 30,842 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Design programmes
13 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Design | University of Waikato | Master's | 5,537 USD |
| Master in Design | Massey University | Master's | 21,319 USD |
| Master in Media Arts | Waikato Institute of Technology | Master's | 9,019 USD |
| Master in Sustainable Design | University of Auckland | Master's | 32,863 USD |
| Master in Design | Auckland University of Technology | Master's | 28,096 USD |
| Master in Arts | Waikato Institute of Technology | Master's | 9,019 USD |
| Master in Product Design | University of Canterbury | Master's | 25,096 USD |
| Master in Design | Whitireia New Zealand | Master's | 39,250 USD |
| Master in Energy | University of Auckland | Master's | 32,863 USD |
| Master in Visual Arts | Auckland University of Technology | Master's | 28,096 USD |
| Master of Design | Victoria University of Wellington | Master's | 28,821 USD |
| Master of Product Design | University of Canterbury | Master's | — |
| Master of Design | Victoria University of Wellington | Master's | — |
Specialisations within design
Design 9 Art and Design 4
Universities for design in New Zealand
Masters (MS) in Design in New Zealand: common questions
- How many design programmes are there in New Zealand?
- 13 design masters programmes at 8 universities in New Zealand are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a design degree in New Zealand cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in design in New Zealand is 28,096 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 15,169 USD and 30,842 USD per year.
- Can I study design in New Zealand in English?
- Yes — 100% of the design programmes in New Zealand in our catalogue are taught in English (13 of 13).
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