Study Design in New Zealand
42 programmes in design at 11 universities in New Zealand are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 21,319 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 20,564 USD and 22,711 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Design programmes
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Design in New Zealand by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 18 | 20,564 USD | 21,319 USD | 22,711 USD |
| Master's | 13 | 15,169 USD | 28,096 USD | 30,842 USD |
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 design
Universities for design in New Zealand
- Auckland University of Technology (9)
- Massey University (7)
- University of Canterbury (5)
- Universal College of Learning (4)
- University of Auckland (4)
- Victoria University of Wellington (4)
- Waikato Institute of Technology (3)
- Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design (3)
- University of Waikato (1)
- Whitireia New Zealand (1)
Study Design in New Zealand: common questions
- How many design programmes are there in New Zealand?
- 42 design programmes at 11 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 bachelor's programmes in design in New Zealand is 21,319 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 20,564 USD and 22,711 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 (42 of 42).
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