Top Development Studies Universities & Colleges in New Zealand in 2026 - Fees, Requirements & Eligibility
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#101/150 QS Ranking 2025(Development Studies)

University of Otago, Dunedin

South Island, New Zealand58%q8kmCZ
M.A Indigenous Development or He Kura Matanui
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
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(NZ$39,870/Yr)$23.5K/Yr
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(NZ$17,200/Yr)$10.1K/Yr
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#51/150 QS Ranking 2025(Development Studies)

Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington

North Island, New Zealand70%q8kmCZ
M.Eng Software Development
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
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(NZ$39,668/Yr)$23.4K/Yr
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(NZ$12,350/Yr)$7.3K/Yr
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University of Waikato, Hamilton

10.0(Based on 6 User Reviews)North Island, New Zealand70%q8kmCZ
M.Ed Human Development
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE56
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(NZ$34,339/Yr)$20.3K/Yr
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(NZ$14,504/Yr)$8.6K/Yr
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Lincoln University, Lincoln

5.5(Based on 1 User Reviews)South Island, New Zealand65%q8kmCZ
M.A International Rural Development
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
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(NZ$32,000/Yr)$18.9K/Yr
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Auckland University of Technology, Auckland

8.7(Based on 4 User Reviews)North Island, New Zealand91%q8kmCZ
B.A Maori Development
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
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(NZ$43,700/Yr)$25.8K/Yr
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(NZ$13,480/Yr)$8K/Yr
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