Tuition fees
Each individual course has a fee based on the degree area and level of the course.
You only pay for the courses you choose to take. There is no flat fee or fee cap at either undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Calculate your total tuition fee by adding up the fees for each of the courses using the Fees estimator.
Undergraduate tuition fees – cost per 1.0 EFTS* (2012)
| Degree area | Domestic cost for 1.0 EFTS* ($NZ) |
International cost for 1.0 EFTS* ($NZ) |
| Art Curatorship | $4,977 | $25,600 |
| Arts | $4,954 | $21,500 |
| Bench Science** | $5,743 | $26,800 |
| Business and Economics | $5,243 | $23,100 |
| Communication Disorders | $6,174 | $31,000 |
| Ecology | $6,217 | $31,000 |
| Education (Physical Education), Sport Coaching, Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood and Primary) |
$4,954 | $22,900 |
| Engineering | $6,217 | $35,000 |
| Fine Arts Intermediate (FINT 103) | $5,534 | $25,600 |
| Forestry | $6,217 | $31,000 |
| Information Systems | $5,426 | $25,600 |
| Law | $5,243 | $25,100 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | $4,977 | $25,600 |
| Non Bench Science** | $5,534 | $25,600 |
*EFTS = Equivalent Full-time Student.
**See list of Bench and Non-bench Science subjects.
Postgraduate tuition fees – cost per 1.0 EFTS* (2012)
| Degree area | Domestic ($NZ) | International ($NZ) | PhD*** |
| Arts | $6,008 | $24,400 | $5,500 |
| Business, Accountancy, Finance | $6,262 | $24,600 | $5,861 |
| Communication Disorders, Health Sciences | $6,993 | $31,000 | $6,707 |
| Ecology, Conservation | $6,811 | $31,000 | $6,744 |
| Engineering, Forestry | $7,028 | $31,900 | $6,744 |
| Information Systems | $6,344 | $28,700 | $5,861 |
| Law | $6,262 | $28,400 | $5,861 |
| Mathematics, Statistics, Art Curatorship | $6,307 | $28,700 | $6,126 |
| Music, Fine Arts, Computer Science | $6,518 | $28,700 | $6,126 |
| Science (varies depending on selected major) | $6,518–$6,723 | $28,700–$31,000 | $6,126–$6,337 |
*** International PhD students are eligible to pay tuition fees at the domestic rate provided that they reside in New Zealand and study under a New Zealand visa.
Thesis fees may differ (your actual tuition fee will depend on the mix of courses you take). Domestic students include Citizens and Permanent Residents of New Zealand, Australia, Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau.
Special programmes (2012) - International fees only
| Special programmes | International $NZ (2012) |
| Certificate in Foundation Studies | $19,950 |
| Certificate in English for Tertiary Studies | $13,860 |
| Study Abroad (flat fee per semester) | $11,550 |
| Study abroad (flat fee per year) | $23,100 |
| MBA fee (15-month programme; Additional fees apply) | $46,920 |
| Master of Engineering in Management (MEM) | $31,900 |
| Master of Business Management (MBM) (Additional fees apply) | $39,270 |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies (including field trip fee (ANTA 603) of $11,700) |
$26,850 |
| ANTA 603 Antarctica Field Work | $12,170 |
| Graduate | |
| Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Primary) (15-month programme) | $32,060 |
| Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Secondary) | $22,900 |
How to find your course fees
Find fees for individual courses on Courses, Subjects and Qualifications website. Course fees are listed at the end of each course occurrence page.
Calculate your total tuition fee by adding up the fees for each of the courses using the Fees estimator.
See also
- Masters and PhD thesis students
- Non-tuition fees and costs
- Payment guidelines and how to pay fees
- Refund policy
Disclaimer
The information included in this website is meant to be a general guide to the enrolment process. Full information on UC’s General Regulations and Policies can found in the UC Regulations website.