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9 Best Science Programs in New Zealand

Across New Zealand, 4 universities offer 9 Science programs — most run Full-time: 4 years; Part-time: Varies. Courses from University of Auckland, University of Otago and Massey University come first, because those universities rank highest.

1Bachelor's Degree
AU University of Auckland logo
QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

University of Auckland — The University of Auckland BA/BSc conjoint lets you study the natural, physical, and social world and how we interact with it from a variety of perspectives. You choose c...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
Full-time: 4 years; Part-time: VariesDuration
Full TimeMode
Semester One – 1 March; Semester Two – 19 JulyIntake
Science
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2Bachelor's Degree
AU University of Auckland logo
QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Science

University of Auckland — The University of Auckland Bachelor of Science (BSc) supports study across Earth, Chemical, Computational, Human, Life, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences. You choose un...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
Full-time: 3 years; Part-time: VariesDuration
Full TimeMode
March; JulyIntake
Science
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3Bachelor's Degree
AU University of Auckland logo
QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

University of Auckland — The Bachelor of Science (Honours) is an honours programme for deepening knowledge and skills in a chosen specialist area at postgraduate level. Specialisations across app...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
Full-time: 1 year. Part-time: Varies.Duration
Full TimeMode
March; JulyIntake
Science
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8Program
MA Massey University logo
QS World #230 #3 in New Zealand Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Mathematics and statistics

Massey University — Mathematics and statistics at Massey University focuses on understanding statistics, big data, and mathematics. You study topics such as algorithms, big data analysis of...

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—Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Science
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9Bachelor's Degree
VU Victoria University of Wellington logo
QS World #240 #4 in New Zealand Wellington, New Zealand

Minors in the Bachelor of Science

Victoria University of Wellington — Minors in the Bachelor of Science are optional additional areas of focus built from a collection of courses in a single subject. Most BSc major subjects can also be taken...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Science
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How these courses are ranked

4 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. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Auckland has the largest research record in this group, with 10,118,145 citations and an h-index of 772.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 6 bachelor's, 1 master's and 1 professional. The usual length is Full-time: 4 years; Part-time: Varies and Full-time: 3 years; Part-time: Varies. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Summer (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Otago offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in New Zealand for Science?

University of Auckland (QS World #65), University of Otago (QS World #197) and Massey University (QS World #230) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Science 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 long does a Science course take in New Zealand?

Most listed courses run Full-time: 4 years; Part-time: Varies, with Full-time: 3 years; Part-time: Varies the next most common.

When do Science 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 Science courses in New Zealand?

University of Otago, with 4, ahead of University of Auckland (3).

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