New Zealand — Affordable options
8 cheapest universities in New Zealand in 2026
The most affordable universities in New Zealand, ranked by minimum bachelor fees. Ideal for optimising your study budget.
Lowest fee
34,110 NZD/yr
Price range
8 universities ranked by increasing fees
Min34,110 NZDMax40,225 NZD
No. 1University of Canterbury
New Zealand's second-oldest university, based in Christchurch and renowned for top-ranked engineering, science and law programmes.
Civil EngineeringSoftware Engineering+41
Public
34,110 NZD/yr
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No. 2University of Waikato
A leading New Zealand public university in Hamilton, known for its business school, sciences and strong commitment to Maori studies and research.
Environmental SciencesMathematics+31
Public
35,000 NZD/yr
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No. 3Lincoln University
Public
35,000 NZD/yr
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No. 4Massey University
Public
35,250 NZD/yr
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No. 5Victoria University of Wellington
A leading public university in Wellington, New Zealand's capital, renowned for law, political science and the creative arts.
Civil EngineeringNursing+50
Public
35,362 NZD/yr
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No. 6Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Public
39,600 NZD/yr
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No. 7University of Otago
Public
39,690 NZD/yr
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No. 8University of Auckland
Public
40,225 NZD/yr
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