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3 Best Professional Accounting & Finance Universities in New Zealand

University of Otago leads the 3 Professional Accounting & Finance universities in New Zealand at #197 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Massey University (QS World #230) and Open Polytechnic (#12 in New Zealand). The universities on this list offer 4 matching courses between them.

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QS World #230 #3 in New Zealand Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Massey University

Public University · 1 course in Professional Accounting & Finance

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 #197 (University of Otago) to #230 (Massey University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Otago is cited most (6,669,942 citations).

Public, private and where they are

3 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Otago (1) and Manawatū-Whanganui (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Otago, founded in 1869. Massey University is the largest, with 30,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 2 master's and 1 bachelor's. 100% are full-time. Open Polytechnic offers the widest choice, with 2 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 University of Otago the most at USD 24,000; the middle of the range is about USD 24,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Professional Accounting & Finance in New Zealand?

University of Otago (QS World #197), Massey University (QS World #230) 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 Professional Accounting & Finance 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 Professional Accounting & Finance in New Zealand?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

Which university has the most Professional Accounting & Finance courses in New Zealand?

Open Polytechnic, with 2, ahead of Massey University (1).

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