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Student Life in New Zealand 2026

What studying in New Zealand is actually like — campuses, cities, getting settled and what to expect in your first year.

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Universities in New Zealand

AU

University of Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand · Public University

★ 69 QS World #65 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): NZD 36,500 – NZD 49,500/yr
Founded: 1883

OT

University of Otago

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand · Public University

★ 61 QS World #214 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): NZD 33,500 – NZD 45,500/yr
Founded: 1869

MA

Massey University

Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand · Public University

★ 60 QS World #239 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): NZD 31,000 – NZD 41,500/yr
Founded: 1927

VU

Victoria University of Wellington

Wellington, New Zealand · Public University

★ 60 QS World #244 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): NZD 32,500 – NZD 43,500/yr
Founded: 1897

UC

University of Canterbury

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand · Public University

★ 58 QS World #256 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): NZD 32,500 – NZD 43,500/yr
Founded: 1873

AU

Auckland University of Technology

New Zealand · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative): —
Founded: —

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