University fees in New Zealand in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 8 institutions in New Zealand that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in New Zealand
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in New Zealand is 36,780 NZD per year, for the 8 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 34,110 NZD per year, with a maximum observed of 40,225 NZD per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 8 universities
From
34,110
NZD
Average
36,780
NZD
Up to
40,225
NZD
Master's degree
Based on 7 universities
From
35,000
NZD
Average
40,252
NZD
Up to
45,300
NZD
Doctorate
Based on 3 universities
From
8,550
NZD
Average
8,656
NZD
Up to
8,848
NZD
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in New Zealand
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in New Zealand?
A bachelor's degree in New Zealand costs between 34,110 and 40,225 NZD per year, with an average of 36,780 NZD, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in New Zealand?
Public/private data is not fully available.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in New Zealand?
For a master's, fees range from 35,000 to 45,300 NZD per year. A doctorate costs between 8,550 and 8,848 NZD per year.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 8 universities in New Zealand that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 8 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
University of Canterbury
University of Waikato
Lincoln University
Massey University
Victoria University of Wellington
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
University of Otago