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Study media and journalism in New Zealand

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

Includes Journalism, communication, media, PR

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Subjects we can show you in New Zealand

Media and journalism in New Zealand: not in our course data yet

The official course data we hold for New Zealand does not cover media and journalism, 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.

Teach media and journalism in New Zealand? Claim your institution’s page, free, and list your programmes. They appear here, marked as listed by the institution.

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

Institutions

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 media and journalism can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study media and journalism 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 media and journalism 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.

Scholarships to study media and journalism, by nationality

Government scholarships open to your passport, with deadlines and the official pages. Many accept any subject: check each scheme.