Master of Science
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Master · NZQF 9
12-18 months (180 points: 120 taught + 60 research project)
Fee not published by the institution.
1,136 programmes
Master of Science
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Master · NZQF 9
1 - 1.5 years (180 points)
NZ$42,231 – NZ$46,366
Per year (estimated; not itemised separately for this specific major)
The institution publishes this fee as a range.
Master of Science
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
Master · NZQF 9
1.5 years full-time
NZ$45,722 – NZ$46,222
Per 120 points (approx. 1 year full-time equivalent)
The higher figure applies to specific disciplines, such as engineering or health.
Master of Science
Massey University
Palmerston North
Master · NZQF 9
1 year 6 months full-time (180 credits)
NZ$39,840 – NZ$51,180
Per year estimate, 120 credits
The institution publishes this fee as a range.
Master of Science (Human Performance Science)
Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Hamilton
Master · NZQF 9
One and a half years Full-time or Part-time
NZ$27,650 – NZ$29,200
2026 international fees flyer
The institution publishes this fee as a range.
Master of Science (MSc)
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Master · NZQF 9
1 - 1.5 years full-time (120 or 180 points)
Fee not published by the institution.
Master of Science (MSc)
University of Otago
Dunedin
Master · NZQF 9
2-3 years full-time (papers + thesis route); 1-2 years full-time (thesis-only route for Honours/PGDipSci holders)
Fee not published by the institution.
Master of Science (Psychology / Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience / Cross-Cultural Psychology / Forensic Psychology)
Victoria University of Wellington (Te Herenga Waka)
Wellington
Master · NZQF 9
1-1.5 years full-time (120-180 points)
NZ$45,432
Per year (120 points)
2026 fee
Start dates not published
Master of Science (Research)
Lincoln University (New Zealand)
Lincoln
Master · NZQF 9
Not confirmed precisely (typically 1-2 years full-time for NZ research Master's depending on 120 vs 240 credit pathway)
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
Master of Science (Research)
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
Master · NZQF 9
2 years full-time
NZ$45,000
Per 120 points (approx. 1 year full-time equivalent)
2026 fee
Master of Science (Research) (MSc(Research))
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Master · NZQF 9
1.5 - 2 years full-time (120-240 points depending on major)
Fee not published by the institution.
Master of Science in Food Innovation
Lincoln University (New Zealand)
Lincoln
Master · NZQF 9
Not confirmed precisely (typically 1-1.5 years full-time for NZ taught Master's)
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
Master of Science in Food Innovation
Lincoln University (New Zealand)
Lincoln
Master · NZQF 9
1 year (12 months); 180 credits across three consecutive semesters including a full summer semester (Nov-Feb)
NZ$63,000
Per year, tuition only (plus ~NZD 360 residential life fee)
2027 fee confirmed
Master of Screen Arts (MSA)
Massey University
Wellington
Master · NZQF 9
1 year 6 months full-time (180 credits)
NZ$50,190
Per year (120 credits, full-time)
2026 fee
Master of Social Sciences
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Master · NZQF 9
1 year (120 points) or 1.5 years (180 points)
Fee not published by the institution.
Master of Social Sciences
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Master · NZQF 9
1 year (120 points) or 1.5 years (180 points)
Fee not published by the institution.
Master of Social Sciences (Māori and Indigenous Studies)
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Master · NZQF 9
1 year full-time (120 points) or 1.5 years (180 points)
Fee not published by the institution.
Master of Speech and Language Therapy (MSpchLangTher)
Massey University
Auckland
Master · NZQF 9
1 year 6 months full-time (180 credits); part-time available
NZ$50,190
Per programme estimate, excludes Student Services Fee of $948 for distance learners
2026 fee
Master of Sport and Recreation Management
Lincoln University (New Zealand)
Lincoln
Master · NZQF 9
18 months (full-time students starting in November can complete in 12 months); standard pathway up to 5 years part-time/extended
NZ$31,333
First-year programme-based fee
2026 fee
Master of Sport, Exercise and Health
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
Master · NZQF 9
1.5 years full-time; part-time available
Fee not published by the institution.
Master of Sustainable Business (MSusBus)
University of Otago
Dunedin
Master · NZQF 9
1 year full-time (2 years part-time); coursework-only, coursework+project, or coursework+dissertation pathways
NZ$64,785
Per year
2027 fee confirmed
Start dates not published
Master of Sustainable Development Goals (MSDG)
Massey University
Palmerston North
Master · NZQF 9
1 year 6 months full-time (180 credits); part-time available
NZ$38,840 – NZ$51,180
Per year, depending on course selection
The institution publishes this fee as a range.
Master of Taxation Studies (MTaxS)
University of Auckland
Auckland
Master · NZQF 9
1-1.5 years full-time (2-6 years part-time, depending on pathway: 120 or 180 points)
NZ$60,288
Per year, international student rate
2026 fee
Master of Teaching and Learning
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
Master · NZQF 9
1 year full-time
Fee not published by the institution.