Study Computer Science in New Zealand
82 programmes in computer science at 15 universities in New Zealand are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 26,888 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 21,415 USD and 27,000 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Computer Science programmes
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Computer Science in New Zealand by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 19 | 21,415 USD | 26,888 USD | 27,000 USD |
| Master's | 21 | 24,548 USD | 27,618 USD | 29,285 USD |
| PhD | 1 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within computer science
Universities for computer science in New Zealand
- Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design (11)
- University of Auckland (9)
- Auckland University of Technology (9)
- Unitec Institute of Technology (7)
- Universal College of Learning (7)
- University of Canterbury (7)
- Victoria University of Wellington (6)
- Waikato Institute of Technology (6)
- Whitireia New Zealand (4)
- academyEX (3)
Study Computer Science in New Zealand: common questions
- How many computer science programmes are there in New Zealand?
- 82 computer science programmes at 15 universities in New Zealand are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a computer science degree in New Zealand cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in computer science in New Zealand is 26,888 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 21,415 USD and 27,000 USD per year.
- Can I study computer science in New Zealand in English?
- Yes — 100% of the computer science programmes in New Zealand in our catalogue are taught in English (82 of 82).
- Are any of these computer science programmes available online?
- 10 of the 82 programmes in New Zealand are delivered online or by distance learning.
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