Study Urban Planning in New Zealand
7 programmes in urban planning at 4 universities in New Zealand are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 26,870 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 26,870 USD and 29,687 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Urban Planning programmes
7 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Certificate in Planning | Massey University | — | 12,906 USD |
| Master in Urban Planning | University of Auckland | Master's | 26,870 USD |
| Master in Urban Resilience and Renewal | University of Canterbury | Master's | 25,096 USD |
| Master in Urban Planning (Professional) and Urban Design | University of Auckland | Master's | 29,846 USD |
| Master of Urban and Regional Planning | Victoria University of Wellington | Master's | 29,687 USD |
| Master in Urban Planning (Professional) | University of Auckland | Master's | 26,870 USD |
| Master of Urban Resilience and Renewal | University of Canterbury | Master's | — |
Urban Planning in New Zealand by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's | 6 | 26,870 USD | 26,870 USD | 29,687 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 urban planning
Universities for urban planning in New Zealand
Study Urban Planning in New Zealand: common questions
- How many urban planning programmes are there in New Zealand?
- 7 urban planning programmes at 4 universities in New Zealand are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a urban planning degree in New Zealand cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in urban planning in New Zealand is 26,870 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 26,870 USD and 29,687 USD per year.
- Can I study urban planning in New Zealand in English?
- Yes — 100% of the urban planning programmes in New Zealand in our catalogue are taught in English (7 of 7).
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