Study Creative Writing in New Zealand
5 programmes in creative writing at 3 universities in New Zealand are open to international students; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Creative Writing programmes
5 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Creative Writing | Massey University | Master's | 23,076 USD |
| Bachelor in Creative Writing | Massey University | Bachelor's | 23,076 USD |
| Master in Professional Writing | University of Waikato | Master's | 5,120 USD |
| Master in Writing | University of Canterbury | Master's | 25,096 USD |
| Master of Writing | University of Canterbury | Master's | — |
Creative Writing in New Zealand by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 1 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 4 | — | — | — |
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.
Universities for creative writing in New Zealand
Study Creative Writing in New Zealand: common questions
- How many creative writing programmes are there in New Zealand?
- 5 creative writing programmes at 3 universities in New Zealand are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study creative writing in New Zealand in English?
- Yes — 100% of the creative writing programmes in New Zealand in our catalogue are taught in English (5 of 5).
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