Study Law in New Zealand
50 programmes in law at 7 universities in New Zealand are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 25,983 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 18,801 USD and 26,870 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Law programmes
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Law in New Zealand by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 14 | 24,451 USD | 26,888 USD | 26,888 USD |
| Master's | 16 | 18,801 USD | 25,983 USD | 26,870 USD |
| PhD | 2 | — | — | — |
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 law in New Zealand
Study Law in New Zealand: common questions
- How many law programmes are there in New Zealand?
- 50 law programmes at 7 universities in New Zealand are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a law degree in New Zealand cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in law in New Zealand is 25,983 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 18,801 USD and 26,870 USD per year.
- Can I study law in New Zealand in English?
- Yes — 100% of the law programmes in New Zealand in our catalogue are taught in English (50 of 50).
- Are any of these law programmes available online?
- 8 of the 50 programmes in New Zealand are delivered online or by distance learning.
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