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Of the 4 Psychology universities in New Zealand, University of Auckland ranks highest at #65 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Massey University (QS World #230) and Victoria University of Wellington (QS World #240). The universities on this list offer 5 matching courses between them.
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3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #65 (University of Auckland) to #240 (Victoria University of Wellington); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Auckland is cited most (10,118,145 citations).
4 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Auckland (1), Manawatū-Whanganui (1) and Wellington (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Auckland, founded in 1883. University of Auckland is the largest, with 46,000 students.
The usual length is Full-time: 3 years; Part-time: Varies. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Open Polytechnic offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.
We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. Massey University is the least expensive at USD 22,000 a year and University of Auckland the most at USD 26,000; the middle of the range is about USD 23,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.
University of Auckland (QS World #65), Massey University (QS World #230) and Victoria University of Wellington (QS World #240) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
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.
4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.
Most listed courses run Full-time: 3 years; Part-time: Varies.
Spring is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.
Open Polytechnic, with 2, ahead of Massey University (1).
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