International tuition costs
Estimate your annual tuition fees and costs. Discover the approximate tuition fees and other costs you will likely incur as an international student enrolled in one year of full-time study.
How your fees are calculated
Tuition fees are calculated on a per-paper basis: you only pay for the papers you choose. Search using Find a Paper.
You enrol in a number of papers during each year of study. Tuition fees are based on your degree and level of the paper.
In New Zealand, most universities use a paper‑based tuition fee structure. This means students are charged fees based on each individual paper (what we call a course, unit or module) they enrol in, rather than paying a single flat tuition fee for an entire qualification. That means our published 2026 tuition fees are indicative only and the final fee maybe be different.
These 2026 indicative tuition fees are applied to papers (courses/units/modules) enrolled in the 2026 academic year only. For papers enrolled in 2027, the 2027 tuition fee will be applied.
To support our students, offer letters issued for B and C Trimesters in 2026 will include the 2027 indicative tuition fee, to provide greater transparency of future fees, and to support students' financial planning for the 2027 academic year.
Why does my offer letter have next year's fees?
To support our students, offer letters issued for B and C Trimesters in 2026 will include the 2027 indicative tuition fee, to provide greater transparency of future fees, and to support students' financial planning for the 2027 academic year.
Additional fees
There are some more levies that you will need to pay that cover University services. There may also be additional non-tuition fees such as the International students refund administration charge you might need to pay.
Non-tuition related fees and costs
Where to find tuition fees
Each qualification displays the most accurate and up-to-date tuition fees information. Start by searching for your desired qualification.
Once on the qualification page:
- go to the "Degree information" section
- select the "Fees and scholarships" tab
Please note that the tuition fees shown are estimates; and the actual cost may vary. All amounts shown are in New Zealand dollars (NZD) and refer to study in 2026 and 2027 unless otherwise specified.
Pre-degree programmes
| Qualification | 2026 Estimated Fees | 2027 Estimated Fees |
| Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies (Accelerated) | $14,046 | $14,748 |
| Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies (Standard) | $28,092 | $29,497 |
| Certificate of University Preparation | $14,046 | $14,748 |
| International Diploma of Business (1 year) | $33,180 | $34,839 |
| Diploma in Postgraduate Preparation | $30,633 | $32,164 |
| International Diploma (Computer Science) | $35,104 | $36,859 |
| Certificate of Attainment in English Language | $6,483 | $6,807 |
| Certificate of Attainment in Academic English | $6,483 | $6,807 |
Bachelors
| Qualification | 2026 Estimated Fees | 2027 Estimated Fees |
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | $32,400 - $42,230 | $34,020 – $44,342 |
| BA in Anthropology | $32,440 | $34,062 |
| BA in Economics | $38,251 | $40,164 |
| BA in Education and Society | $32,440 | $34,062 |
| BA in English | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| BA in Environmental Planning | $42,231 | $44,343 |
| BA in Geography | $42,231 | $44,343 |
| BA in History | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| BA in Human Development | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| BA in Human Rights | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| BA in International Languages and Cultures | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| BA in Law | $39,783 | $41,772 |
| BA in Linguistics | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| BA in Māori and Indigenous Studies | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| BA in Māori Language/Te Reo Māori | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| BA in Music | $42,231 | $44,343 |
| BA in Pacific and Indigenous Studies | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| BA in Philosophy | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| BA in Political Science | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| BA in Population studies | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| BA in Psychology | $42,231 | $44,343 |
| BA in Screen and Media Studies | $40,219 | $42,230 |
| BA in Social Policy | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| BA in Sociology | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| BA in Theatre Studies | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| BA in Writing Studies | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| Bachelor of Applied Computing (BAppComp) | $41,910 | $44,006 |
| Bachelor of Banking, Finance & Technology (BBFinTech) | $38,252 | $40,165 |
|
Bachelor of Business (BBus) All major subjects: Accounting, Agribusiness, Digital Business, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Leadership, Marketing, Public Relations, Strategic Management, Supply Chain Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management |
$38,252 | $40,165 |
|
Bachelor of Climate Change (BCC) All major subjects: Anthropology, Chemistry, Climate Change, Data Analytics, Earth Sciences, Ecology and Biodiversity, Economics, Education and Society, Environmental Planning, Environmental Sciences, Geography, History, Law, Māori and Indigenous Studies, Pacific and Indigenous Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Relations, Social Policy, Sociology, Strategic Management. |
$42,231 |
$44,343 |
| Bachelor of Communication (BC) | $38,252 | $40,165 |
|
Bachelor of Computer Science (BCompSc) |
$41,910 | $44,006 |
|
Bachelor of Design (BDes) All major subjects: Communication design, Design, Industrial design, Interface design, Media design |
$40,606 |
$42,636 |
|
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)) All major subjects, years 1-3: Chemical and Process Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials and Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Software Engineering Honours papers, usually studied in your fourth year, are subject to postgraduate fees. |
$48,345 |
$50,762 |
| Bachelor of Environmental Planning (BEP) | $42,231 | $44,343 |
| Bachelor of Global Studies |
$38,252 | $40,165 |
|
Bachelor of Health (BHealth) All major subjects: Health Promotion, Biomedical Sciences |
$36,989 | $38,838 |
|
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Single Major, Double Major, or with Honours |
$40,165 |
$42,173 |
|
Bachelor of Music (BMus) All streams: Academic, Composition, Performance |
$42,231 |
$44,343 |
|
Bachelor of Science (BSc) All major subjects: Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Data Analytics, Earth sciences, Ecology and biodiversity, Environmental sciences, Marine Science, Materials science, Mathematics, Molecular and cellular biology or Psychology |
$42,235 |
$44,347 |
|
Bachelor of Science (Technology) (BSc(Tech)) All major subjects: Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Ecology and Biodiversity, Environmental Sciences, Materials Science, Marine Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology |
$42,235 |
$44,347 |
| Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc) | $32,400 - $42,230 |
$34,020 – $44,342 |
| BSocSc in Anthropology | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| BSocSc in Criminology | $42,226 | $44,337 |
| BSocSc in Digital Learning | $40,219 | $42,230 |
| BSocSc in Economics | $38,252 | $40,165 |
| BSocSc in Education and Society | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| BSocSc in Environmental Planning | $42,231 | $44,343 |
| BSocSc in Geography | $42,231 | $44,343 |
| BSocSc in History | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| BSocSc in Human Development | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| BSocSc in Human Rights | $38,252 | $40,165 |
| BSocSc in Law | $40,165 | $42,173 |
| BSocSc in Linguistics | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| BSocSc in Māori and Indigenous Studies | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| BSocSc in Pacific and Indigenous Studies | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| BSocSc in Philosophy | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| BSocSc in Political Science | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| BSocSc in Population Studies | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| BSocSc in Psychology | $42,231 | $44,343 |
| BSocSc in Screen and Media Studies | $40,219 | $42,230 |
| BSocSc in Social Policy | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| BSocSc in Sociology | $38,252 | $40,165 |
|
Bachelor of Sport and Human Performance (BSHP) All major subjects: Healthy Active Living, Human Performance Science, Sport Development and Coaching |
$36,989 |
$38,838 |
|
Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg) All BTchg streams: Early childhood, Primary |
$37,397 |
$39,267 |
Masters
All fee amounts are approximate and subject to change.
| Qualification |
2026 Estimated Fees 120 points (1 year) |
2026 Estimated Fees 180 points (1-2 years) |
2027 Estimated Fees 120 points (1 year)
|
2027 Estimated Fees 180 points (1-2 years)
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Applied Finance | $59,760 | $62,748 | ||
| Master of Applied Psychology | $45,920 | $48,216 | ||
| Master of Artificial Intelligence | $68,370 | $71,789 | ||
| Master of Arts (including most MA majors except those listed below) | $39,580 - $45,920 | $59,370 -$68,880 | $41,559 – $48,216 | $62,339 – $72,324 |
| Master of Business | $41,180 | $61,770 | $43,239 | $64,859 |
| Master of Business and Management | $59,760 | $62,748 | ||
| Master of Cyber Security | $46,008 | $69,012 | $48,308 | $72,463 |
| Master of Data Science | $71,789 | |||
| Master of Design | $50,610 | $75,915 | $53,141 | $79,711 |
| Master of Digital Business | $39,840 | $59,760 | $41,832 | $62,748 |
| Master of Disability and Inclusion Studies | $39,580 | $59,760 | $41,559 | $62,748 |
| Master of Education | $39,580 | $59,370 | $41,559 | $62,339 |
| Master of Educational Leadership | $39,580 | $59,370 | $41,559 | $62,339 |
| Master of Educational Management | $39,840 | $59,760 | $41,832 | $62,748 |
| Master of Engineering | $53,640 | $56,322 | $84,483 | |
| Master of Engineering Practice | $50,445 | $75,668 | $52,967 | $79,451 |
| Master of Environment and Society | $45,920 | $68,880 | $48,216 | $72,324 |
| Master of Environmental Planning | $46,008 | $48,311 | $72,471 | |
| Master of Health Science | $50,030 | $75,045 | $52,532 | $78,797 |
| Master of Health, Sport and Human Performance | $50,030 | $75,045 | $52,532 | $78,797 |
| Master of Information Technology | $46,200 | $69,300 (180 points) $92,400 (240 points) | $48,510 |
$72,765 (180 points) $97,020 (240 points) |
| Master of Laws | $43,370 | $45,539 | $68,308 | |
| Master of Laws in Māori/Pacific and Indigenous People's Law | $43,370 | $45,539 | $68,308 | |
| Master of Legal Studies | $43,370 | $65,055 | $45,539 | $68,308 |
| Master of Management | $59,760 | $62,748 | ||
| Master of Media and Creative Technologies | $39,580 | $59,370 | $41,559 | $62,339 |
| Master of Music | $50,605 | $53,135 | ||
| Master of Nursing Practice | $89,960 (240 Points) | $47,229 |
$94,458 (240 Points) |
|
| Master of Pharmacy Practice (available from 2026) | $90,100 (240 Points) | $47,303 |
$94,605 (240 points) |
|
| Master of Professional Accounting | $59,760 | $62,748 | ||
| Master of Professional Accounting – CA |
$74,695 (240 points) *Only available in January 2026 |
$78,430 (240 points) | ||
| Master of Professional Practice in Behaviour Analysis | $90,100 (240 points) | $94,605 (240 points) | ||
| Master of Professional Writing | $39,580 | $59,370 | $41,559 | $62,339 |
| Master of Science | $45,920 | $68,880 | $48,216 | $72,324 |
| Master of Science (Research) | $48,195 | $50,605 |
$76,335 (180 points) $101,210 (240 points) |
|
| Master of Social Sciences | $59,370 -$68,880 | $62,339 – $72,324 | ||
| Master of Teaching and Learning | $56,250 | $59,063 | ||
| Master of Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages | $59,370 | $62,339 | ||
| Master of Technology Innovation in Business | $70,731 | $74,268 |
Graduate Diplomas and Certificates
Graduate Certificates
• 60 point qualifications
• Approximate tuition fees are half the equivalent Graduate Diploma fee
Graduate Diplomas
All fee amounts are approximate, and subject to change.
| Graduate Diploma (GradDip) | 2026 Estimated Fees (120 points) | 2027 Estimated Fees (120 points) |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $38,252 | $40,165 |
| Agribusiness | $38,252 | $40,165 |
| Anthropology | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| Applied Computing | $40,219 | $42,638 |
| Biochemistry | $42,231 | $44,343 |
| Biological Sciences | $42,231 | $44,343 |
| Biotechnology | ||
| Chemistry | $42,231 | $44,343 |
| Chinese | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| Computer Graphic Design | $40,219 | $42,638 |
| Computer Science | $40,219 | $42,638 |
| Creative Practices | $40,219 | $42,638 |
| Creative Technologies | $40,219 | $42,638 |
| Design Media | $40,219 | $42,638 |
| Earth Sciences | $42,231 | $44,343 |
| Economics | $38,252 | $40,165 |
| Education and Society | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| Electronic Business | $38,252 | $40,165 |
| Electronic Commerce | $38,252 | $40,165 |
| Electronics | $38,252 | $47,855 |
| English | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| Entrepreneurship and Innovation | $42,231 | $44,343 |
| Environmental Planning | $42,231 | $44,343 |
| Environmental Sciences | $42,231 | $44,343 |
| Engineering | $50,445 | $52,967 |
| Ethics | ||
| French | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| Geography | $42,231 | $44,343 |
| Health, Sport and Human Performance | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| History | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| Human Development | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| Human Resource Management | $38,252 | $40,165 |
| Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management | $38,252 | $40,165 |
| International Business | $38,252 | $40,165 |
| International Languages and Cultures | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| Japanese | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| Labour Studies | ||
| Law | $40,165 | $42,173 |
| Management Communication | $38,252 | $40,165 |
| Linguistics | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| Management and Sustainability | $38,252 | $40,165 |
| Māori Media and Communication | ||
| Marketing | $38,252 | $40,165 |
| Materials and Processing | $42,231 | $44,343 |
| Mathematics | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| Music | $40,219 | $42,638 |
| Māori and Pacific Development | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| Māori Cultural Studies/Tikanga Māori | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| Māori Language/Te Reo Māori | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| Philosophy | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| Physics | ||
| Political Science | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| Population Studies | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| Psychology | $42,231 | $44,343 |
| Public Policy | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| Public Relations | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| Screen and Media Studies | $38,306 | $40,221 |
| Social Policy | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| Sociology | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| Spanish | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| Statistics | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| Strategic Management | $38,252 | $40,165 |
| Studies in Religion | ||
| Supply Chain Management | $38,252 | $40,165 |
| Teaching | $46,746 | $49,083 |
| Theatre Studies | $32,441 | $34,063 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Management | $38,252 | $40,165 |
| Women's and Gender Studies | ||
| Writing Studies | $32,441 | $34,063 |
Postgraduate Diplomas
All fee amounts are approximate, and subject to change.
| Subject | 2026 PGDip (120 points) | 2026 PGCert (60 points) | 2027 PGDip (120 points) | 2027 PGCert (60 points) |
| Accounting | $39,773 | $19,887 | $41,762 | $20,881 |
| Agribusiness | $39,773 | $19,887 | $41,762 | $20,881 |
| Anthropology | $40,748 | $20,374 | $42,785 | $21,393 |
| Applied Linguistics | ||||
| Biomedical Sciences | $45,589 | $22,795 | $47,868 | $23,935 |
| Chemistry | $46,366 | $23,183 | $48,684 | $24,342 |
| Chinese | $40,748 | $20,374 | $42,785 | $21,393 |
| Computer Science | $46,366 | $23,183 | $48,684 | $24,342 |
| Counselling | $40,748 | $20,374 | $42,785 | $21,393 |
| Creative Practices | $40,748 | $20,374 | $42,785 | $21,393 |
| Creative Technologies | $40,748 | $20,374 | $42,785 | $21,393 |
| Demography | ||||
| Development Studies | ||||
| Disability and Inclusion Studies | $40,748 | $20,374 | $42,785 | $21,393 |
| Earth Sciences | $46,366 | $23,183 | $48,684 | $24,342 |
| Economics | $39,773 | $19,887 | $41,762 | $20,881 |
| Education | $40,748 | $20,374 | $42,785 | $21,393 |
| Education Studies | $42,785 | $21,393 | ||
| Educational Leadership | $40,748 | $20,374 | $42,785 | $21,393 |
| Electronic Commerce | ||||
| Electronics | $51,928 | $25,964 | $54,524 | $27,262 |
| Engineering | $51,928 | $25,964 | $54,524 | $27,262 |
| English | $40,748 | $20,374 | $42,785 | $21,393 |
| Environment and Society | $46,366 | $23,183 | $48,684 | $24,342 |
| Environmental Planning | $46,366 | $23,183 | $48,684 | $24,342 |
| Environmental Sciences | $46,366 | $23,183 | $48,684 | $24,342 |
| Finance | $39,773 | $19,887 | $41,762 | $20,881 |
| Geography | $45,589 | $22,795 | $47,868 | $23,935 |
| German | ||||
| Health Development and Policy | $40,748 | $20,374 | $42,785 | $21,393 |
| Health, Sport and Human Performance | $40,748 | $20,374 | $42,785 | $21,393 |
| Health Science | $45,925 | $22,963 | $48,221 | $24,111 |
| History | $40,748 | $20,374 | $42,785 | $21,393 |
| Human Development | $42,785 | $21,393 | ||
| Human Resource Management | $39,773 | $19,887 | $41,762 | $20,881 |
| In the Practice of Psychology | ||||
| Information Technology | $45,589 | $22,795 | $47,868 | $23,935 |
| International Management | $39,773 | $19,887 | $41,762 | $20,881 |
| International Relations | ||||
| Japanese | $40,748 | $20,374 | $42,785 | $21,393 |
| Labour Studies | ||||
| Law | $50,208 | $25,104 | $52,718 | $26,359 |
| Management Communication | $39,773 | $19,887 | $41,762 | $20,881 |
| Management | $39,773 | $19,887 | $41,762 | $20,881 |
| Management and Sustainability | $39,773 | $19,887 | $41,762 | $20,881 |
| Management Studies | $39,773 | $19,887 | $41,762 | $20,881 |
| Management Systems | $39,773 | $19,887 | $41,762 | $20,881 |
| Māori Cultural Studies/Te Reo Māori | $41,762 | $20,881 | ||
| Māori Language/Te Reo Māori | $41,762 | $20,881 | ||
| Māori Media and Communication | $41,762 | $20,881 | ||
| Marketing | $39,773 | $19,887 | $41,762 | $20,881 |
| Materials and Processing | $51,928 | $25,964 | $54,524 | $27,262 |
| Mathematics | $40,748 | $20,374 | $42,785 | $21,393 |
| Music | $45,589 | $22,795 | $47,868 | $23,935 |
| Philosophy | $45,589 | $22,795 | $47,868 | $23,935 |
| Physics | $46,366 | $23,183 | $48,684 | $24,342 |
| Political Science | $40,748 | $20,374 | $42,785 | $21,393 |
| Professional Accounting | $41,762 | $20,881 | ||
| Psychology | $46,366 | $23,183 | $48,684 | $24,342 |
| Public Policy | $40,748 | $20,374 | $42,785 | $21,393 |
| Public Relations | $39,773 | $19,887 | $41,762 | $20,881 |
| School Principalship | ||||
| Science and Technology | ||||
| Screen and Media Studies | $40,748 | $20,374 | $42,785 | $21,393 |
| Second Language Teaching | ||||
| Social Enterprise | ||||
| Social Policy | $40,748 | $20,374 | $42,785 | $21,393 |
| Sociology | $40,748 | $20,374 | $42,785 | $21,393 |
| Statistics | ||||
| Strategic Management | $39,773 | $19,887 | $41,762 | $20,881 |
| Teaching | $47,680 | $23,840 | $50,064 | $25,032 |
| TESOL | $19,790 | $20,780 | ||
| Tertiary Teaching | $47,680 | $23,840 | $50,064 | $25,032 |
| Theatre Studies | $40,748 | $20,374 | $42,785 | $21,393 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Management | $39,773 | $19,887 | $41,762 | $20,881 |
| Women's and Gender Studies |
Higher Research Degrees (PhD, Research Thesis, MPhil, EdD)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Approximate tuition fees for 120 points of study are shown.
International Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) domestic fees entitlement
International Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students enrolled in recognised research programmes at New Zealand universities may qualify for domestic student status. To hold domestic student status, international Doctor of Philosophy students must be resident in New Zealand during their study, except for temporary absences for the purposes of their research (conducting research and fieldwork appropriate to their course of study). The University defines a 'temporary absence' as no more than 12 months in total during the period of their candidature. A student enrolled in a New Zealand university but remaining resident overseas does not have domestic student status.
If you do not qualify for the International Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) domestic fees entitlement, you will need to pay full international PhD tuition fees.
Table - International Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) domestic fees entitlement
| PhD | 2026 Domestic Estimated Fees | 2027 Domestic Estimated Fees |
| Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences | $7,567 | $8,021 |
| Business, Accountancy, Management | $7,724 | $8,187 |
| Computer Science | $8,037 | $8,519 |
| Education | $7,567 | $8,021 |
| Engineering, Technology | $8,037 | $8,519 |
| Fine Arts, Music & Performing Arts | $8,037 | $8,519 |
| Law | $7,724 | $8,187 |
| Science | $8,037 | $8,519 |
| Health Science | $8,037 | $8,519 |
| Health, Sport and Human Performance | $8,037 | $8,519 |
| Māori | $7,567 | $8,021 |
Research Thesis, Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Doctor of Education (EdD)
Approximate tuition fees for 120 points of study are shown.
| Research Thesis, Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Doctor of Education (EdD) | 2026 International Estimated Fees | 2027 International Estimated Fees |
| Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences | $42,992 | $45,142 |
| Business, Accountancy, Management | $40,786 | $42,825 |
| Computer Science | $50,605 | $53,135 |
| Education | $42,998 | $45,148 |
| Engineering, Technology | $53,636 | $56,318 |
| Fine Arts, Music & Performing Arts | $50,605 | $53,135 |
| Health Science | $50,025 | $52,526 |
| Law | $45,064 | $47,317 |
| Science | $50,031 | $52,533 |
| Health, Sport and Human Performance | $53,134 | |
| Māori | $45,142 |
Study abroad programmes
| Study Abroad Fees (Individual paper credits IPC) (For a maximum of 60 points per trimester) | 2026 | 2027 |
| All undergraduate courses (1 trimester enrolment) | $14,265 | $14,980 |
| All undergraduate courses (1 academic year (2 trimester) enrolment) | $28,530 | $29,960 |