54 Psychology Programmes in New Zealand

Psychology tuition fees in New Zealand, by degree level

Medians cover the programmes billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist. Programmes priced per semester, per credit or for the whole programme are listed above on their own basis.

Specialisations within psychology

Top universities for Psychology in New Zealand

Ranked by how many psychology programmes each one runs in New Zealand — the count is next to the name.

• University of Canterbury (17)
• Massey University (9)
• University of Auckland (9)
• Victoria University of Wellington (8)
• Auckland University of Technology (6)
• University of Waikato (5)

Study Psychology in New Zealand: common questions

How many psychology programmes are there in New Zealand?

54 psychology programmes at 6 universities in New Zealand are open to international students, as of 18 September 2026.

How much does a psychology degree in New Zealand cost?

The median annual fee (programmes billed per year) for master's programmes in psychology in New Zealand is 24,310 USD. The middle half of those programmes charge between 22,354 USD and 26,285 USD a year.

Can I study psychology in New Zealand in English?

Yes — 100% of the psychology programmes in New Zealand in our catalogue are taught in English (54 of 54).

Are any of these psychology programmes available online?

3 of the 54 programmes in New Zealand are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for psychology in New Zealand?

Bachelor's programmes, at a median annual fee of 22,354 USD, against 24,310 USD for master's programmes. Both medians cover the programmes billed per year.