Arts programs in New Zealand

14 universities in New Zealand offer 122 arts programs open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for bachelor's degrees in this field is 26,000 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 21,066 USD and 26,569 USD.

Data as of August 19, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Arts in New Zealand by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 42 21,066 USD 26,000 USD 26,569 USD
Master's 26 17,339 USD 24,798 USD 27,541 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 10,401 USD
Master in Arts (Maori Development) Auckland University of Technology Master's 11,064 USD
Master in Fine Arts Massey University Master's 19,431 USD
Disability and Rehabilitation Studies – Diploma in Arts Massey University — 24,945 USD
Defence Studies – Diploma in Arts Massey University — 24,945 USD
Master in Philosophy Auckland University of Technology Master's 27,467 USD
Bachelor of Arts Victoria University of Wellington Bachelor's 4,854 USD
Master in Arts University of Waikato Master's 5,059 USD
Master in Creative Performance Practice Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School Master's 29,637 USD
PhD in Musical Arts University of Canterbury PhD 24,798 USD
Bachelor in Fine Arts Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design Bachelor's 27,000 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 26,551 USD
Certificate in Fine Arts Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design — 12,000 USD
Introductory Photography Universal College of Learning — —
Certificate in Jewellery Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design — 4,387 USD
Doctor of Philosophy University of Waikato PhD 4,511 USD
Bachelor in Dance Studies University of Auckland Bachelor's 26,569 USD
Master in Media Arts Waikato Institute of Technology Master's 9,019 USD
Master in Design Universal College of Learning Master's 27,300 USD
New Zealand Diploma in Music Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology — 4,365 USD
Bachelor in Design Waikato Institute of Technology Bachelor's 8,259 USD
Graduate Diploma in Music Victoria University of Wellington — 5,941 USD

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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 5 Writing 4 Children's Book Illustration 2

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