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Cost of Studying in New Zealand: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in New Zealand is 26,733 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 23,127 USD and 32,219 USD. These figures are computed from 1,627 programs at 18 universities in New Zealand listed on Global Admissions; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as our data changes
Tuition in New Zealand by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 22,623 USD | 26,361 USD | 26,361 USD | 407 |
| Master's | 23,127 USD | 26,733 USD | 32,219 USD | 437 |
| PhD | 5,645 USD | 22,928 USD | 24,603 USD | 16 |
Cheapest degree programs in New Zealand
The lowest published international tuition on Global Admissions for New Zealand right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Applied Hospitality and Tourism Management | Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology | Bachelor's | 4,090 USD |
| Bachelor in Accounting | Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology | Bachelor's | 4,110 USD |
| Bachelor in Teaching | University of Waikato | Bachelor's | 4,460 USD |
| Doctor of Philosophy | University of Waikato | PhD | 4,475 USD |
| PhD in Juridical Science | University of Waikato | PhD | 4,475 USD |
| Bachelor in Applied Management (Business Management) | Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology | Bachelor's | 4,623 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in New Zealand?
Yes — all 1,627 degree programs in New Zealand on Global Admissions are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in New Zealand accept international students?
18 universities in New Zealand list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of August 17, 2026.
Is New Zealand affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in New Zealand charge 23,127 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 4,090 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 1,627 degree programs that 18 universities in New Zealand list on Global Admissions, as of August 17, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions data, August 17, 2026".