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3 Best Law Universities in New Zealand

University of Auckland leads the 3 Law universities in New Zealand at #65 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Otago (QS World #197) and Open Polytechnic (#12 in New Zealand) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 12 matching courses between them.

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QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand
#65 QS World University Rankings 2026
#1 in New Zealand

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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 (10,118,145 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.

What the courses look like

By level: 9 bachelor's, 2 master's and 1 diploma. The usual length is Full-time: 4 years; Part-time: Varies and Within 10 years of your first enrolment. 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

Which is the best university in New Zealand for Law?

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 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 Law in New Zealand?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Law course take in New Zealand?

Most listed courses run Full-time: 4 years; Part-time: Varies, with Within 10 years of your first enrolment the next most common.

When do 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 Law courses in New Zealand?

University of Auckland, with 6, ahead of Open Polytechnic (3).

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