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3 Best Languages & Linguistics Universities in New Zealand

Massey University tops our list of 3 Languages & Linguistics universities in New Zealand at #230 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Victoria University of Wellington (QS World #240) and Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (#9 in New Zealand). Across the whole list there are 6 courses to choose from.

3 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
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QS World #230 #3 in New Zealand Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Massey University

Public University · 1 course in Languages & Linguistics

NZD 31,000 – NZD 41,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1927Founded
30,000Students
4,000International
Admissions open
#230 QS World University Rankings 2026
#3 in New Zealand

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #230 (Massey University) to #240 (Victoria University of Wellington); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Massey University is cited most (2,852,834 citations).

Public, private and where they are

3 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Manawatū-Whanganui (1) and Wellington (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Victoria University of Wellington, founded in 1897. Massey University is the largest, with 30,000 students.

What the courses look like

100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. Massey University is the least expensive at USD 22,000 a year and Victoria University of Wellington the most at USD 23,000; the middle of the range is about USD 23,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in New Zealand for Languages & Linguistics?

Massey University (QS World #230), Victoria University of Wellington (QS World #240) and Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (#9 in New Zealand) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Languages & Linguistics in New Zealand?

Of those with published fees, Massey University is the least expensive at about USD 22,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Languages & Linguistics in New Zealand?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

When do Languages & Linguistics courses start in New Zealand?

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

Which university has the most Languages & Linguistics courses in New Zealand?

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, with 3, ahead of Victoria University of Wellington (2).

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