Oceania
Cost of Studying in New Zealand: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in New Zealand is 27,300 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 24,554 USD and 34,267 USD. These figures are computed from 1,626 programs at 18 universities in New Zealand listed in the Global Admissions catalog; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as the catalog changes
Tuition in New Zealand by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 21,712 USD | 26,308 USD | 26,308 USD | 349 |
| Master's | 24,554 USD | 27,300 USD | 34,267 USD | 399 |
| PhD | 22,843 USD | 23,105 USD | 25,587 USD | 11 |
Cheapest degree programs in New Zealand
The lowest published international tuition in our New Zealand catalog right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy | Victoria University of Wellington | PhD | 6,919 USD |
| Bachelor in Applied Information Technology | Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology | Bachelor's | 7,392 USD |
| Bachelor of Laws | University of Waikato | Bachelor's | 8,204 USD |
| Bachelor in Communication | Waikato Institute of Technology | Bachelor's | 8,248 USD |
| Bachelor in Applied Management | Waikato Institute of Technology | Bachelor's | 8,248 USD |
| Bachelor in Social Work | Waikato Institute of Technology | Bachelor's | 8,248 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in New Zealand?
Yes — 1,626 of the 1,626 degree programs in our New Zealand catalog (100%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in New Zealand accept international students?
18 universities in New Zealand list programs open to international applicants in the Global Admissions catalog as of July 17, 2026.
Is New Zealand affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in New Zealand charge 24,554 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 6,919 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
Next steps for New Zealand: browse programs by field of study , upcoming application deadlines , the study-in-New Zealand guide , or estimate your total cost including living expenses .
Thinking seriously about New Zealand?
An advisor who knows the New Zealand admission process can shortlist programs for your budget and profile, and sanity-check deadlines.
Methodology
All figures are computed from the 1,626 degree programs that 18 universities in New Zealand list in the Global Admissions catalog, as of July 17, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions catalog data, July 17, 2026".