Study Sustainable Development in New Zealand
7 programmes in sustainable development at 3 universities in New Zealand are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 25,096 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 20,172 USD and 37,643 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Sustainable Development programmes
7 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Business Sustainability | Massey University | Master's | 19,276 USD |
| Master in Business and Sustainability | Massey University | Master's | 20,172 USD |
| Master in Sustainable Development Goals | Massey University | Master's | 37,643 USD |
| Master in Sustainability | Massey University | Master's | 37,643 USD |
| Leading Beyond Sustainability Online | academyEX | — | 360 USD |
| Master in Sustainable Futures and Innovation | University of Canterbury | Master's | 25,096 USD |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Futures and Innovation | University of Canterbury | — | 25,096 USD |
Sustainable Development in New Zealand by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's | 5 | 20,172 USD | 25,096 USD | 37,643 USD |
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.
Specialisations within sustainable development
Universities for sustainable development in New Zealand
- Massey University (4)
- University of Canterbury (2)
- academyEX (1)
Study Sustainable Development in New Zealand: common questions
- How many sustainable development programmes are there in New Zealand?
- 7 sustainable development programmes at 3 universities in New Zealand are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a sustainable development degree in New Zealand cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in sustainable development in New Zealand is 25,096 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 20,172 USD and 37,643 USD per year.
- Can I study sustainable development in New Zealand in English?
- Yes — 100% of the sustainable development programmes in New Zealand in our catalogue are taught in English (7 of 7).
- Are any of these sustainable development programmes available online?
- 1 of the 7 programmes in New Zealand are delivered online or by distance learning.
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