Natural science programs in New Zealand

6 universities in New Zealand offer 31 natural science programs open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for bachelor's degrees in this field is 26,569 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 22,802 USD and 26,569 USD.

Data as of August 17, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Natural science in New Zealand by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 14 22,802 USD 26,569 USD 26,569 USD
Master's 9 32,473 USD 37,196 USD 37,196 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.

Popular natural science programs in New Zealand

The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.

Program University Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Marine Science Auckland University of Technology Bachelor's —
Master in Conservation Biology Massey University Master's 37,196 USD
Master in Biological Sciences Massey University Master's 37,196 USD
Master in Chemistry Massey University Master's 37,196 USD
Advanced Horticultural Trades (Level 4) (Amenity) Waikato Institute of Technology — 9,771 USD
Applied Horticultural Services Waikato Institute of Technology — 5,637 USD
Master in Marine Studies University of Auckland Master's 26,551 USD
Exploring Volcanoes and Their Hazards: Iceland and New Zealand University of Canterbury — —
Foundational Field Skills for Earth and Environmental Sciences University of Canterbury — —
Applied Horticultural Services (Level 3) (Arboriculture) Waikato Institute of Technology — 5,637 USD
Bachelor in Geology University of Auckland Bachelor's 26,569 USD
Bachelor in Biological Science Major Auckland University of Technology Bachelor's —
Bachelor in Chemistry Auckland University of Technology Bachelor's 41,500 USD
Master in Engineering Geology University of Auckland Master's 32,473 USD
New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production, Strand in Fruit Production Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology — 688 USD
Master in Professional Master of Engineering Geology University of Canterbury Master's 24,798 USD

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Specializations within natural science

Horticulture 5 Chemistry 4 Geology 3 Biology 3 Biological Sciences 3 Marine Science 3 Zoology 2 Plant Science 2 Geosciences 1 Earth and Environmental Sciences 1

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