Study languages and literature in New Zealand

Which places in New Zealand teach languages and literature: what our course data shows, and where to look next.

Includes Languages, literature, linguistics, translation

Subjects we can show you in New Zealand

Languages and literature in New Zealand: not in our course data yet

The official course data we hold for New Zealand does not cover languages and literature, so we cannot say which of its universities teach it, and we will not guess.

Choose one of the 3 subjects above that we can show you in New Zealand.
If you already know a university that teaches it, find it in the full list below or search by name or city.

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All 9 universities in New Zealand. Our course data does not show languages and literature for them, so check each one’s course list on its website.

Institutions

Ara Institute of Canterbury

University · Christchurch

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Auckland University of Technology

University · Auckland, Auckland

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Lincoln University

University · Lincoln, Canterbury

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Massey University

University · Palmerston North, Wellington

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University of Auckland

University · Auckland, Auckland

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University of Canterbury

University · Christchurch, Canterbury

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University of Otago

University · Dunedin, Otago

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University of Waikato

University · Hamilton, Waikato

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Victoria University of Wellington

University · Wellington, Wellington

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Studying in New Zealand at a glance

Tuition a year: NZD 40,200 to NZD 58,000
Living costs a month: NZD 1,700 to NZD 1,700
First year, all in, from: EUR 30,400
Money to show for the visa: NZD 20,000
Work during term: 25 hours a week
Stay to work after: 3 years

Official figures, checked 2026-09-26. Tuition for languages and literature can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study languages and literature in New Zealand?

Tuition for international students runs from NZD 40,200 to NZD 58,000 a year, and living costs from NZD 1,700 a month. With the visa fee, a first year starts at about EUR 30,400. Fees for languages and literature can be higher than the average; check the course page.

Can I work while I study in New Zealand?

Yes, up to 25 hours a week during term on a student visa, and more in the holidays where the rules allow.

Can I stay and work in New Zealand after I graduate?

Yes: Post-Study Work Visa gives you 3 years.