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Study law in New Zealand

Institutions in New Zealand where you can study law, what it costs, and what the government register says about each one.

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Taken from official records of what each institution teaches.

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 law can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study law 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 law 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.

Will my law degree from New Zealand let me work at home?

Law is a regulated profession in most countries. Before you apply, check with the professional body in the country where you want to work that it recognises this degree.

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Any level FoundationBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateShort courses

No institution in New Zealand is recorded as teaching this at short courses level in the data we hold, so every level is shown.

1 institution recorded as teaching this in New Zealand.

Institutions

Other universities in New Zealand

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What next?

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