Study Linguistics in New Zealand
20 programmes in linguistics at 6 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
Linguistics programmes
20 programmes
Linguistics in New Zealand by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 4 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 8 | — | — | — |
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 linguistics
Linguistics 13 Language Studies 6 Japanese Studies 1
Universities for linguistics in New Zealand
Study Linguistics in New Zealand: common questions
- How many linguistics programmes are there in New Zealand?
- 20 linguistics programmes at 6 universities in New Zealand are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- Can I study linguistics in New Zealand in English?
- Yes — 100% of the linguistics programmes in New Zealand in our catalogue are taught in English (20 of 20).
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