3 Best Bachelor's Law Universities in New Zealand

University of Auckland leads the 3 Bachelor's Law universities in New Zealand at #65 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Otago (QS World #197) and Open Polytechnic (#12 in New Zealand). Across the whole list there are 9 courses to choose from.

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1Best overall

QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

University of Auckland

Public University · 6 courses in Bachelor's Law

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NZD 36,500 – NZD 49,500/yrTuition (indicative)

1883Founded

46,000Students

9,000International

Admissions open

#65 QS World University Rankings 2026

#1 in New Zealand

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2Top pick

QS World #197 #2 in New Zealand Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

University of Otago

Public University · 1 course in Bachelor's Law

Bachelor of LawsBachelor's Degree

NZD 33,500 – NZD 45,500/yrTuition (indicative)

1869Founded

21,000Students

3,000International

Admissions open

#197 QS World University Rankings 2026

#2 in New Zealand

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3Top pick

#12 in New Zealand New Zealand

Open Polytechnic

Public University · 2 courses in Bachelor's Law

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#12 in New Zealand · by research impact

9,236 citations · h-index 42

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #65 (University of Auckland) to #197 (University of Otago); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Auckland is cited most (10,164,784 citations).

Public, private and where they are

3 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Auckland (1) and Otago (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Otago, founded in 1869. University of Auckland is the largest, with 46,000 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is Full-time: 4 years; Part-time: Varies and Full-time: 6 years; Part-time: Varies. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Summer (80% of courses with a stated intake). University of Auckland offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. University of Otago is the least expensive at USD 24,000 a year and University of Auckland the most at USD 26,000; the middle of the range is about USD 26,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Bachelor's Law in New Zealand?

University of Auckland (QS World #65), University of Otago (QS World #197) and Open Polytechnic (#12 in New Zealand) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Bachelor's Law in New Zealand?

Of those with published fees, University of Otago is the least expensive at about USD 24,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Law in New Zealand?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Law course take in New Zealand?

Most listed courses run Full-time: 4 years; Part-time: Varies, with Full-time: 6 years; Part-time: Varies the next most common.

When do Bachelor's Law courses start in New Zealand?

Spring is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Summer is the second.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Law courses in New Zealand?

University of Auckland, with 6, ahead of Open Polytechnic (2).

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