Universities in New Zealand
25 Social Work Programs in New Zealand
- programs
- 25 programs
- universities
- 7 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 27,767 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Social Work in New Zealand and Masters in Social Work in New Zealand.
New Zealand has 25 social work programs open to international students, at 7 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 27,767 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 23,875 USD and 30,645 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Social Work programs
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Social Work tuition fees in New Zealand, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Top universities for Social Work in New Zealand
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Study Social Work in New Zealand: common questions
- How many social work programs are there in New Zealand?
- 25 social work programs at 7 universities in New Zealand are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a social work degree in New Zealand cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in social work in New Zealand is 27,767 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 23,875 USD and 30,645 USD a year.
- Can I study social work in New Zealand in English?
- Yes — 100% of the social work programs in New Zealand in our catalog are taught in English (25 of 25).
- Are any of these social work programs available online?
- 1 of the 25 programs in New Zealand are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for social work in New Zealand?
- Bachelor's programs, at a median annual fee of 22,664 USD, against 27,767 USD for master's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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