Study International Relations in New Zealand

29 programmes in international relations at 5 universities in New Zealand are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 31,170 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 25,096 USD and 37,107 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

International Relations programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Politics and International Relations Massey University Master's 23,076 USD
Politics and International Relations – Diploma in Arts Massey University — 25,245 USD
Master in Defence and Security Studies Massey University Master's 23,076 USD
Certificate in Border and Biosecurity Massey University — 25,412 USD
Bachelor in Politics and International Relations Massey University Bachelor's 23,076 USD
Diploma in Border and Biosecurity Online Massey University — 25,245 USD
Bachelor in Security Studies Massey University Bachelor's 23,076 USD
Master in Border and Biosecurity Massey University Master's 37,643 USD
Postgraduate Certificate in International Development Massey University — 12,906 USD
Master in Global Development Massey University Master's 37,643 USD
Postgraduate Certificate in Intelligence Massey University — 12,906 USD
Master in International Relations and Diplomacy University of Canterbury Master's 25,096 USD
Bachelor in Global Studies University of Waikato Bachelor's 30,000 USD
Master in European Union Studies University of Canterbury Master's 25,096 USD
Master in Global Studies University of Auckland Master's 26,870 USD
Bachelor in Pacific Studies University of Auckland Bachelor's 26,888 USD
Master of Development Studies Victoria University of Wellington Master's 41,863 USD
Master of International Relations Victoria University of Wellington Master's 35,499 USD
Master of Strategic Studies Victoria University of Wellington Master's 35,470 USD
Postgraduate Certificate in International Law and Politics University of Canterbury — —
Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations Victoria University of Wellington — —
Master of European Union Studies University of Canterbury Master's —
Master of International Relations and Diplomacy University of Canterbury Master's —
Bachelor of Global Studies Victoria University of Wellington Bachelor's —

International Relations in New Zealand by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 5 — — —
Master's 16 25,096 USD 31,170 USD 37,107 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 international relations

International Relations 10 Security Studies 6 International Studies 4 International Development 4 Science and International Studies 3 Area Studies 1 European Studies 1

Universities for international relations in New Zealand

Study International Relations in New Zealand: common questions

How many international relations programmes are there in New Zealand?
29 international relations programmes at 5 universities in New Zealand are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a international relations degree in New Zealand cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in international relations in New Zealand is 31,170 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 25,096 USD and 37,107 USD per year.
Can I study international relations in New Zealand in English?
Yes — 100% of the international relations programmes in New Zealand in our catalogue are taught in English (29 of 29).
Are any of these international relations programmes available online?
1 of the 29 programmes in New Zealand are delivered online or by distance learning.

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