Oceania
Cost of Studying in New Zealand: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in New Zealand is 27,006 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 23,364 USD and 32,549 USD. These figures are computed from 2,042 programs at 18 universities in New Zealand listed on Global Admissions; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 31, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as our data 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.
Cheapest degree programs in New Zealand
The lowest published international tuition on Global Admissions for New Zealand right now — each links to the live program.
Quick answers
Can I study in English in New Zealand?
Yes — all 2,042 degree programs in New Zealand on Global Admissions 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 on Global Admissions as of August 31, 2026.
Is New Zealand affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in New Zealand charge 23,364 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 4,132 USD. Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table.
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 2,042 degree programs that18 universities in New Zealand list on Global Admissions, as of August 31, 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 data, August 31, 2026".