Study Social Work in New Zealand

Social Work in New Zealand by degree level

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 social work in New Zealand

• University of Canterbury (6)
• University of Auckland (6)
• Unitec Institute of Technology (5)
• Massey University (4)
• Whitireia New Zealand (2)
• University of Waikato (1)
• Wellington Institute of Technology (1)

Study Social Work in New Zealand: common questions

How many social work programmes are there in New Zealand?

25 social work programmes at 7 universities in New Zealand are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.

How much does a social work degree in New Zealand cost?

The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in social work in New Zealand is 28,643 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 25,539 USD and 32,251 USD per year.

Can I study social work in New Zealand in English?

Yes — 100% of the social work programmes in New Zealand in our catalogue are taught in English (25 of 25).

Are any of these social work programmes available online?

1 of the 25 programmes in New Zealand are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for social work in New Zealand?

Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 23,076 USD per year, against 28,643 USD for master's programmes.