New Zealand — university guide
The 8 universities in New Zealand in 2026
An informative guide to the 8 higher education institutions in New Zealand: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
8
Universities
8
Public
0
Private
#145
Best ranking
University of Auckland
34,110 NZD
Min bachelor fee
56
Programs
Bachelor fee range in New Zealand
Based on the 8 universities in New Zealand that published their fees.
Min34,110 NZDMax40,225 NZD
Universities in New Zealand: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
8
Public universities
The public institutions in New Zealand
8universities
0
Private universities
The private institutions in New Zealand
0universities
8
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
8universities
8
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
8universities
8
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
8universities
56
Programs
Fields offered in New Zealand
56programs
List of universities in New Zealand in 2026
8 universities listedUniversity of Auckland
#145Public
University of Otago
#317Public
University of Canterbury
#437Public43 43 programs· New Zealand's second-oldest university, based in Christchurch and renowned for top-ranked engineering, science and law programmes.
University of Waikato
#486Public33 33 programs· A leading New Zealand public university in Hamilton, known for its business school, sciences and strong commitment to Maori studies and research.
Lincoln University
#566Public
Massey University
#539Public
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
#676Public
Victoria University of Wellington
#381Public52 52 programs· A leading public university in Wellington, New Zealand's capital, renowned for law, political science and the creative arts.