Arts programs in New Zealand

14 universities in New Zealand offer 121 arts 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

Arts in New Zealand by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 42 21,712 USD 26,308 USD 26,308 USD
Master's 25 21,712 USD 24,554 USD 27,395 USD
PhD 4 — — —

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 arts 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
Bachelor in Arts (Social Sciences) Auckland University of Technology Bachelor's 10,298 USD
Master in Arts (Maori Development) Auckland University of Technology Master's 10,956 USD
Master in Fine Arts Massey University Master's 18,502 USD
Disability and Rehabilitation Studies – Diploma in Arts Massey University — 23,752 USD
Defence Studies – Diploma in Arts Massey University — 23,752 USD
Master in Philosophy Auckland University of Technology Master's 27,197 USD
Bachelor of Arts Victoria University of Wellington Bachelor's —
Master in Arts University of Waikato Master's —
Master in Creative Performance Practice Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School Master's 29,637 USD
Bachelor in Fine Arts Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design Bachelor's 27,000 USD
PhD in Musical Arts University of Canterbury PhD 24,554 USD
Costume Construction Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School — 31,225 USD
Bachelor in Performing Arts - Production Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School Bachelor's 38,000 USD
Master in Creative Arts Therapy University of Auckland Master's 26,290 USD
Certificate in Fine Arts Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design — 12,000 USD
Master in Media Arts Waikato Institute of Technology Master's 9,019 USD
Bachelor in Dance Studies University of Auckland Bachelor's 26,308 USD
Bachelor in Design Waikato Institute of Technology Bachelor's 8,259 USD
Certificate in Jewellery Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design — —
Doctor of Philosophy University of Waikato PhD —
New Zealand Diploma in Music Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology — —
Master in Design Universal College of Learning Master's 27,300 USD
Master in Arts Waikato Institute of Technology Master's 9,019 USD
New Zealand Diploma in Drama Wellington Institute of Technology — —

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Specializations within arts

General 38 Music 19 Performing Arts 12 Art and Design 9 Creative Arts 7 Philosophy 7 Design and Fine Arts 6 Humanities 4 Writing 4 Children's Book Illustration 2

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