31 programmes
Every law programme we list in New Zealand, across universities, institutes of technology and private colleges. Fees, start dates and English requirements come from each institution's own published information, and where something has not been published the page says so.
University of Auckland
Auckland
Bachelor · NZQF 7
5 years full-time (part-time available)
NZ$47,218 – NZ$48,133
Per year, international student rate, excludes Student Services Fee, books, travel, health insurance
The institution publishes this fee as a range.
University of Canterbury
Christchurch
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years full-time (up to 10 years part-time)
Fee not published by the institution.
University of Auckland
Auckland
Bachelor · NZQF 7
5 years full-time (part-time available)
NZ$52,148
Per year, international student rate
2026 fee
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
Bachelor · NZQF 7
4 years full-time (part-time available)
Fee not published by the institution.
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
Bachelor Honours · NZQF 8
4.5 years full-time
Fee not published by the institution.
University of Auckland
Auckland
Bachelor Honours · NZQF 8
Minimum 9 semesters full-time (approx. 4.5 years total including LLB Parts I-II); Honours year adds 20-point seminar + 40-point dissertation
NZ$48,595
Per year, international student rate, excludes Student Services Fee
2026 fee
Victoria University of Wellington (Te Herenga Waka)
Wellington
Bachelor · NZQF 7
4 years full-time (480 points)
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
University of Canterbury
Christchurch
Bachelor · NZQF 7
4 years full-time (up to 10 years part-time)
Fee not published by the institution.
University of Auckland
Auckland
Bachelor · NZQF 7
4 years full-time (part-time available)
NZ$47,218
Per year, international student rate, excludes Student Services Fee (~NZD 9.44/point)
2026 fee
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Bachelor · NZQF 7
4 years (480 points)
NZ$40,165
Per year (calculated per-paper; students pay only for papers taken, so actual cost varies)
2026 fee
Start dates not published
Victoria University of Wellington (Te Herenga Waka)
Wellington
Bachelor Honours · NZQF 8
4 years full-time (525 points)
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
University of Canterbury
Christchurch
Bachelor Honours · NZQF 8
Additional 18 months beyond the standard LLB (total approx. 5.5 years)
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Bachelor Honours · NZQF 8
1 additional year after LLB (typically completed as part of/after the 4-year LLB)
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
University of Auckland
Auckland
Bachelor · NZQF 7
5 years full-time (part-time available)
NZ$47,218 – NZ$58,009
Per year, international student rate, indicative range
The institution publishes this fee as a range.
University of Canterbury
Christchurch
Graduate Diploma · NZQF 8
1-2 years full-time (up to 4 years part-time)
NZ$34,100
Per 120 points
2026 fee
University of Canterbury
Christchurch
Graduate Diploma · NZQF 8
1 year full-time (up to 4 years part-time)
NZ$38,800 – NZ$42,100
Per 120 points (approx. full-time year)
The institution publishes this fee as a range.
University of Canterbury
Christchurch
Master · NZQF 9
18 months full-time (up to 3 years part-time)
Fee not published by the institution.
University of Auckland
Auckland
Master · NZQF 9
1 year full-time (2-4 years part-time)
NZ$48,595
Per year, international student rate, excludes Student Services Fee, books, travel, health insurance
2026 fee
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
Master · NZQF 9
1 year full-time (part-time available)
Fee not published by the institution.
University of Canterbury
Christchurch
Master · NZQF 9
1-2 years full-time (2-4 years part-time)
Fee not published by the institution.
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Master · NZQF 9
1 year full-time (120 points)
NZ$43,370
Per programme (120 points, per-paper basis)
2026 fee
Start dates not published
Victoria University of Wellington (Te Herenga Waka)
Wellington
Master · NZQF 9
Fee not published by the institution.
Start dates not published
University of Auckland
Auckland
Master · NZQF 9
1 year full-time (up to 4 years part-time)
NZ$48,595
Per year, international student rate, plus Student Services Fee (~NZD 1,132.80/year)
2026 fee
University of Waikato
Hamilton
Master · NZQF 9
1 year full-time (120 points) or 1.5 years (180 points) depending on prior qualification
NZ$43,370
Per programme (per-paper basis)
2026 fee
Start dates not published
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
University of Canterbury
Christchurch
Postgraduate Certificate · NZQF 8
6 months full-time (up to 2 years part-time)
NZ$18,400
Per 60 points
2026 fee
University of Auckland
Auckland
Postgraduate Certificate · NZQF 8
Half year full-time (1-2 years part-time)
Fee not published by the institution.
University of Canterbury
Christchurch
Postgraduate Certificate · NZQF 8
Up to 2 years part-time (approx. 6 months full-time equivalent, 60 points)
NZ$18,200
Per 60 points
2026 fee
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
Postgraduate Certificate · NZQF 8
0.5 years full-time (part-time available)
Fee not published by the institution.
University of Auckland
Auckland
Postgraduate Certificate · NZQF 8
Half year full-time (up to 2 years part-time / four semesters)
NZ$24,298
Estimated total programme fee, international rate, excludes Student Services Fee
2026 fee
University of Canterbury
Christchurch
Postgraduate Diploma · NZQF 9
1 year full-time (up to 4 years part-time)
Fee not published by the institution.
