Masters (MS) in Linguistics in New Zealand
8 masters programmes in linguistics at 4 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
8 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Applied Linguistics | Massey University | Master's | 23,076 USD |
| Master in Linguistics | University of Canterbury | Master's | 25,096 USD |
| Master in Applied Linguistics | University of Auckland | Master's | 32,863 USD |
| Master of Linguistics | Victoria University of Wellington | Master's | 31,794 USD |
| Master of Applied Linguistics | Victoria University of Wellington | Master's | — |
| Master of Applied Linguistics | Victoria University of Wellington | Master's | — |
| Master of Linguistics | Victoria University of Wellington | Master's | — |
| Master of Linguistics | University of Canterbury | Master's | — |
Universities for linguistics in New Zealand
Masters (MS) in Linguistics in New Zealand: common questions
- How many linguistics programmes are there in New Zealand?
- 8 linguistics masters programmes at 4 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 (8 of 8).
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