Master of Surveying – Heartland Education

At a glance

Provider

University of Otago

Duration

24 months

Points

240

Tuition

NZ$49,350 per year, 2027. At 240 points over two years the total is roughly double this.

IELTS

7.0 overall, no band below 7.0

Academic entry

A four year undergraduate surveying degree, or its equivalent

Intakes

February, July

Official programme page

Fees and entry requirements published by the institution. See the source page Checked 18 August 2026. Providers revise these every year, so confirm the current figure before you commit to anything.

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A 240 point master's over one to two years at New Zealand's only School of Surveying. Entry is restricted to applicants who already hold a four year undergraduate surveying degree or equivalent, and the English requirement is IELTS 7.0 with no band below 7.0. It is not a way into surveying from another discipline.

Where this leads

These Green List occupations are relevant to this programme, and each carries a defined pathway to residence. Relevant is not the same as qualifying: several engineering roles ask for an accredited undergraduate engineering degree or an Engineering New Zealand letter, which a master's does not supply. Read the requirement on the role itself.

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Surveyor

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one, and be paid at…