Languages programs in New Zealand

12 universities in New Zealand offer 47 languages programs open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for bachelor's degrees in this field is 26,308 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 21,712 USD and 26,308 USD.

Data as of July 17, 2026 · computed from the Global Admissions catalog · amounts in USD

Languages in New Zealand by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 12 21,712 USD 26,308 USD 26,308 USD
Master's 7 21,712 USD 24,554 USD 24,554 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.

Popular languages programs in New Zealand

The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.

Program University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Applied Linguistics Massey University Master's 21,712 USD
Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Massey University Master's 21,712 USD
Bachelor in Chinese Massey University Bachelor's 21,712 USD
Bachelor in Academic English Studies and Linguistics University of Auckland Bachelor's 26,308 USD
Postgraduate Diploma in Translation and Interpreting University of Canterbury — 24,554 USD
English Language Auckland Institute of Studies — —
Te Reo Māori Intermediate Universal College of Learning — —
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3) (Applied) Universal College of Learning — 8,853 USD
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Foundation) Waikato Institute of Technology — 4,124 USD
Pathway English Waikato Institute of Technology — —
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) Level 4 Unitec Institute of Technology — 7,157 USD
Conversational Sign Language Universal College of Learning — —
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) Level 5 Wellington Institute of Technology — 8,320 USD
Master in Linguistics University of Canterbury Master's 24,554 USD
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) Level 4 Whitireia New Zealand — 8,320 USD
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4) Waikato Institute of Technology — 4,124 USD
Diploma in Languages University of Auckland — —
New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Rumaki, Reo Rua) (Level 4) Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology — —
Master in Applied Linguistics University of Auckland Master's 32,154 USD
Certificate of Attainment in English Language University of Waikato — —
Master in Applied Translation and Interpreting University of Canterbury Master's 24,554 USD
New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Rumaki Reo Rua) Level 2 Whitireia New Zealand — —
New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Rumaki Reo Rua) Level 3 Wellington Institute of Technology — —
Certificate in Languages Victoria University of Wellington — —

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Specializations within languages

English 11 Chinese 10 Language and Culture 8 Linguistics 6 Language Studies 4 Māori Language 3 Translation and Interpretation 2 Japanese Studies 1 Modern Languages and Literature 1 Spanish Studies 1

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