Study Environmental Science in New Zealand

33 programmes in environmental science at 7 universities in New Zealand are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 27,917 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 25,096 USD and 32,863 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Environmental Science programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Environmental Science Massey University Bachelor's 21,415 USD
Master in Ecology Massey University Master's 37,643 USD
Master in Environmental Management University of Auckland Master's 32,863 USD
Bachelor in Environmental Studies Massey University Bachelor's 23,076 USD
New Zealand Certificate in Conservation (Operations) Level 4 Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology — 4,597 USD
Master in Applied Science (Biodiversity Management) Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Master's 7,762 USD
Bachelor in Environment and Society Victoria University of Wellington Bachelor's 5,828 USD
Master in Environment and Society University of Waikato Master's 5,120 USD
Bachelor in Climate Change University of Waikato Bachelor's 8,620 USD
Master in Water Science and Management University of Canterbury Master's 25,096 USD
Bachelor in Environmental Science University of Auckland Bachelor's 26,888 USD
New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Terrestrial Strand) Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology — 4,785 USD
Bachelor in Environmental Science University of Canterbury Bachelor's 21,510 USD
Academy Certificate in Introductory Conservation Universal College of Learning — —
Environmental Management (Level 6), Terrestrial Strand Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology — 4,900 USD
Bachelor in Global Environment and Sustainable Development University of Auckland Bachelor's 26,888 USD
Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies University of Canterbury — 25,096 USD
Master in Antarctic Studies University of Canterbury Master's 25,096 USD
Bachelor in Environmental Physics University of Auckland Bachelor's 26,888 USD
Water Resource Management University of Canterbury — 25,096 USD
Master in Biosecurity and Conservation University of Auckland Master's 32,863 USD
Bachelor in Environmental Change University of Auckland Bachelor's 26,888 USD
Master of Environmental Science Victoria University of Wellington Master's 27,909 USD
Master of Renewable Energy Victoria University of Wellington Master's 45,448 USD

Environmental Science in New Zealand by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 11 21,415 USD 23,076 USD 26,888 USD
Master's 14 25,096 USD 27,917 USD 32,863 USD

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 environmental science

Environmental Science 18 Environmental Studies 8 Environmental Management 3 Renewable Energy 2 Conservation 1 Ecology 1

Universities for environmental science in New Zealand

Study Environmental Science in New Zealand: common questions

How many environmental science programmes are there in New Zealand?
33 environmental science programmes at 7 universities in New Zealand are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a environmental science degree in New Zealand cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in environmental science in New Zealand is 27,917 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 25,096 USD and 32,863 USD per year.
Can I study environmental science in New Zealand in English?
Yes — 100% of the environmental science programmes in New Zealand in our catalogue are taught in English (33 of 33).
Which degree level is cheapest for environmental science in New Zealand?
Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 23,076 USD per year, against 27,917 USD for master's programmes.

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