Top Psychology Universities/Colleges in New Zealand: Rankings, Programs, Fees, Admission Process, Scholarships

There are 7 colleges in New Zealand that offer psychology courses at different levels of study. These colleges are also on the QS World Ranking List. The universities provide top-class education as psychology is a popular subject, therefore students from different countries come to study in New Zealand. Psychology colleges in New Zealand such as Auckland University of Technology, University of Otago, etc. offer various course choices. University of Waikato offers a Ph.D. in psychology.

Let’s see the top colleges in New Zealand that offer bachelor's, and master's degrees in psychology.

Top Colleges in New Zealand for Bachelors in Psychology

S.No	University	Program
1.	University of Otago	B.Sc Psychology B.A Psychology
2.	University of Canterbury	B.A Psychology
3.	Victoria University of Wellington	B.Sc Psychology B.A Education and Psychology
4.	Auckland University of Technology	B.A Business and Psychology
5.	University of Waikato	B.Sc Human Development B.Sc Psychology

Top Colleges in New Zealand for Masters in Psychology

S.No	University	Program
1.	University of Auckland	M.Sc Health Psychology
2.	University of Otago	M.S Cognitive Science
3.	Victoria University of Wellington	M.A Educational Psychology M.S Forensic Psychology
4.	Massey University	M.A Educational Psychology
5.	University of Waikato	M.A Applied Psychology

Scholarships for Masters in Psychology in New Zealand

Tuition fees coupled with other expenses can be quite an investment, especially for students from countries where the value of a currency is much lower.

Despite the high cost of education, New Zealand offers various scholarship programs to help national and international students to aid their schooling financially. Your living and tuition expenses can be fully or partially covered if you qualify for these funding programs. Academic records play an important role in determining who qualifies.

Below is a list of scholarships for Master of Psychology in New Zealand:

Scholarship	Awarding Institute	Amount Awarded
International Student Excellence Scholarship	University of Auckland	9,121
Master of Health Psychology First-Year Student Prize	University of Auckland	500
AUT International Excellence Scholarship	Auckland University of Technology	7,500
International Master’s Research Scholarship	University of Otago	13,438 per annum
Otago Coursework Master’s Scholarship	University of Otago	8,960
International Excellence Scholarship	University of Waikato	10,000

Scope after Masters in Psychology in New Zealand

The average salary for a person working in the counseling and mental health department in New Zealand is approximately 159,000 NZD and typically ranges between 82,800 NZD to 244,000 NZD per annum. With 2 to 5 years of experience, the pay grade increases by up to 34%.

Following are the available jobs in New Zealand for psychology graduates:

Job description	Average Annual Salary (in NZD)
Alcohol and Drug Counselor	106,000
Career Counselor	117,000
Director of Rehabilitation Center	147,000
Mental Health Counselor	134,000
Youth Care Specialist	70,900
Supervising Counselor	129,000

People Also Ask

Ques: Is New Zealand good for psychology?

Ans: Psychology is a popular choice of subject among students in New Zealand. A trainee of psychology in New Zealand earns around $56,000 - $59,000 per year and a qualified psychologist usually earns $72,000 to $103,000 per year. The annual salary of a senior psychologist may range from $106,000 to $125,000.

Ques: How much does it cost to study psychology in New Zealand?

Ans: The annual fee of a master's degree in psychology is around $31,000 to $44,500 per annum. Although this cost seems fairly high, there are various scholarships that a student can avail of and pursue the course with ease.

Ques: What are the eligibility criteria for getting admission to a master's in psychology?

Ans: To get admission in master's in psychology, a student must fulfill the following criteria:

Bachelor's degree in psychology/similar field OR bachelors in arts/science with a major in psychology
65% or above at undergraduate level
Proof of proficiency in the English language

Note: Similar fields include Education, Education and Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Speech-Language Therapy, or an approved teacher education degree.

Ques: How long does it take to become a psychologist in New Zealand?

Ans: To become a registered psychologist in New Zealand, it generally takes six years as first a student has to complete a bachelor's with psychology as a major for 3 years followed by 3 years of masters with an internship. After completion of the degree, one can work in clinics, and hospitals or even become a teacher.