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32 Best Master's Programs in New Zealand

32 Master's courses are taught at 3 universities in New Zealand, typically lasting Maximum completion time: Within 12 months of your first enro. The list starts with courses at University of Otago, Victoria University of Wellington and Open Polytechnic.

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How these courses are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #197 (University of Otago) to #240 (Victoria University of Wellington); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Otago has the largest research record in this group, with 6,669,942 citations and an h-index of 662.

What the courses look like

The most common subjects are Education (6), Medicine & Health Sciences (4), Business & Management (4) and Economics & Public Policy (2). The usual length is Maximum completion time: Within 12 months of your first enro. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Summer (67% of courses with a stated intake). University of Otago offers the widest choice, with 21 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

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

University of Otago (QS World #197), Victoria University of Wellington (QS World #240) 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 Master's in New Zealand?

Of those with published fees, Victoria University of Wellington is the least expensive at about USD 23,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

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

Most listed courses run Maximum completion time: Within 12 months of your first enro.

When do Master's 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 Master's courses in New Zealand?

University of Otago, with 21, ahead of Open Polytechnic (10).

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