Masters (MS) in Social Work in New Zealand
8 masters programmes in social work at 4 universities in New Zealand are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 28,643 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 25,539 USD and 32,251 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Social Work programmes
8 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Applied Social Work | Massey University | Master's | 23,076 USD |
| Master in Social Work | Massey University | Master's | 37,643 USD |
| Master in Social Work (Professional) | University of Auckland | Master's | 26,870 USD |
| Master in Applied Practice (Social Practice) | Unitec Institute of Technology | Master's | 30,415 USD |
| Master in Social Work (Applied) | University of Canterbury | Master's | 25,096 USD |
| Master in Social Work | University of Auckland | Master's | 32,863 USD |
| Master of Social Work | University of Canterbury | Master's | — |
| Master of Social Work | University of Canterbury | Master's | — |
Universities for social work in New Zealand
Masters (MS) in Social Work in New Zealand: common questions
- How many social work programmes are there in New Zealand?
- 8 social work masters programmes at 4 universities in New Zealand are open to international students, as of August 28, 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 (8 of 8).
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