Applications to the University of Auckland must be received no later than the published closing date. Applications received after the closing date will be considered on the basis of academic merit, if places are available.
If you’re an international student, you should start the application process as early as possible so you have enough time to apply for a visa.
Special Admission
Applications to the University of Auckland must be received no later than the published closing date and no later than 1 December.
Applications received after 1 December will only be considered if places are available.
Summer School 2021 application closing dates
| Programme of study | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| All undergraduate programmes with a Summer School intake | 1 December 2020 |
- No late applications will be accepted for Summer School.
- Not all undergraduate programmes accept new applications for Summer School. For more information on the programmes available, contact our Student Support Team.
Semester One 2021 application closing dates
Find your programme application closing date by faculty.
| Programme of study | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Arts | |
| Bachelor of Arts | 8 December 2020 |
| Bachelor of Global Studies | 8 December 2020 |
| Business | |
| Bachelor of Commerce | 8 December 2020 |
| Bachelor of Property | 8 December 2020 |
| Creative Arts and Industries | |
| Bachelor of Architectural Studies | 8 December 2020 |
| Bachelor of Dance Studies | 8 December 2020 |
| Bachelor of Design | 8 December 2020 |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts | 8 December 2020 |
| Bachelor of Music | 8 December 2020 |
| Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) | 8 December 2020 |
| Education and Social Work | |
| Bachelor of Education (Teaching) | 1 December 2020 |
| Bachelor of Social Work | 1 December 2020 |
| Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education | 1 December 2020 |
| Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) | 1 November 2020 |
| Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) | 1 November 2020 |
| Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) | 1 November 2020 |
| Engineering | |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) | 8 December 2020 |
| Law | |
| Bachelor of Laws (Part l) | 8 December 2020 |
| Bachelor of Laws (Part ll) | 1 December 2020 |
| Medical and Health Sciences | |
| Bachelor of Health Sciences | 8 December 2020 |
| Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours) | 1 October 2020 |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Domestic applicants) | 1 October 2020 (domestic applicants) 1 December 2020 (international applicants) |
| Bachelor of Nursing | 8 December 2020 |
| Bachelor of Optometry | 1 October 2020 |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | 1 October 2020 |
| Science | |
| Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) | 8 December 2020 |
| Bachelor of Science | 8 December 2020 |
Semester Two 2021 application closing dates
| Programme of study | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| All undergraduate programmes with a Semester Two intake | 4 July 2021 |
- Not all undergraduate programmes accept new applications for Summer School. For more information on the programmes available, contact our Student Support Team.
- The University has taken all steps to ensure that the information on this page is correct, but please note that changes may occur. Please also check www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz for updates.
Postgraduate application closing dates
Find out the closing dates for submitting a postgraduate application.
Semester One, Two and Late Year (research masters and Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology intake) applications
Applications submitted after the closing date will be considered if places are available.
Doctoral applications
Doctoral applications may be submitted at any time of the year (excluding Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Education).
International applications
International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Late Year 2020 application closing dates
| Programme of study | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| All programmes not otherwise specified | 10 November 2020 |
| Master of Information Technology | 24 October 2020 |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology | 24 October 2020 |
Semester One 2021 application closing dates
| Programme of study | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate programmes not otherwise specified* | 8 December 2020 |
| Arts | |
| Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Psychology)** | 1 December 2020 |
| Master of Arts (Psychology) | 1 December 2020 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Psychology) | 1 December 2020 |
| Education and Social Work | |
| Master of Counselling | 1 November 2020 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling | 1 November 2020 |
| Engineering | |
| Master of Energy | 1 October 2020 |
| Medical and Health Sciences | |
| Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) | 1 November 2020 |
| Master of Audiology | 1 October 2020 |
| Master of Health Sciences in Nutrition and Dietetics | 1 October 2020 |
| Master of Health Psychology | 1 December 2020 |
| Master of Nursing Science | 1 December 2020 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology | 1 November 2020 |
| Science | |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology** | 1 December 2020 |
| Doctor of Clinical Psychology | 1 November 2020 |
| Master of Science (Forensic Science) | 1 November 2020 |
| Master of Science (Psychology) | 1 December 2020 |
| Master of Speech Language Therapy | 1 October 2020 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology | 1 November 2020 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science | 1 November 2020 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Psychology) | 1 December 2020 |
Semester Two 2021 application closing dates
| Programme of study | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate programmes not otherwise specified* | 4 July 2021 |
| Master of Creative Writing | 1 April 2021 |
| Master of Energy | 1 April 2021 |
| Doctor of Education | 31 May 2021 |
Late Year (December) research masters admission
| Programme of study | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Research Masters*** | Check with your faculty |
*Subject to places being available. Check with your faculty to confirm closing dates for the programme.
**The corresponding date for this programme applies to students applying for the preparatory Clinical Psychology pathway only. All other students should contact the School of Psychology for application admission dates.
***December start is available for some 120-point research masters, subject to supervisor availability. Please check with your faculty for further information.
Graduate School of Management 2021
Quarter Two 2021 application closing dates
| Programme of study | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration | 1 November 2020 (international applicants) 1 February 2021 (domestic applicants) |
| Master of Human Resource Management | 1 February 2021 (international applicants) 1 March 2021 (domestic applicants) |
| Master of International Business | 1 February 2021 (international applicants) 1 March 2021 (domestic applicants) |
| Master of Management | 1 February 2021 (international applicants) 1 March 2021 (domestic applicants) |
| Master of Marketing | 1 February 2021 (international applicants) 1 March 2021 (domestic applicants) |
| Master of Professional Accounting | 1 February 2021 (international applicants) 1 March 2021 (domestic applicants) |
| Master of Supply Chain Management | 1 February 2021 (international applicants) 1 March 2021 (domestic applicants) |
Quarter Three 2021 application closing dates
| Programme of study | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Māori Development | 1 May 2021 |
Quarter Four 2021 application closing dates
| Programme of study | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration | 1 February 2021 (international applicants 1 July 2021 (domestic applicants) |
| Master of Human Resource Management | 1 July 2021 (international applicants) 1 August 2021 (domestic applicants) |
| Master of International Business | 1 July 2021 (international applicants) 1 August 2021 (domestic applicants) |
| Master of Management | 1 July 2021 (international applicants) 1 August 2021 (domestic applicants) |
| Master of Marketing | 1 July 2021 (international applicants) 1 August 2021 (domestic applicants) |
| Master of Professional Accounting | 1 July 2021 (international applicants) 1 August 2021 (domestic applicants) |
| Master of Supply Chain Management | 1 July 2021 (international applicants) 1 August 2021 (domestic applicants) |
Postgraduate application closing dates
Find out the closing dates for submitting a postgraduate application.
Semester One, Two and Late Year (research masters and Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology intake) applications
Applications submitted after the closing date will be considered if places are available.
Doctoral applications
Doctoral applications may be submitted at any time of the year (excluding Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Education).
International applications
International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Late Year 2020 application closing dates
| Programme of study | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| All programmes not otherwise specified | 10 November 2020 |
| Master of Information Technology | 24 October 2020 |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology | 24 October 2020 |
Semester One 2021 application closing dates
| Programme of study | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate programmes not otherwise specified* | 8 December 2020 |
| Arts | |
| Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Psychology)** | 1 December 2020 |
| Master of Arts (Psychology) | 1 December 2020 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Psychology) | 1 December 2020 |
| Education and Social Work | |
| Master of Counselling | 1 November 2020 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling | 1 November 2020 |
| Engineering | |
| Master of Energy | 1 October 2020 |
| Medical and Health Sciences | |
| Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) | 1 November 2020 |
| Master of Audiology | 1 October 2020 |
| Master of Health Sciences in Nutrition and Dietetics | 1 October 2020 |
| Master of Health Psychology | 1 December 2020 |
| Master of Nursing Science | 1 December 2020 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology | 1 November 2020 |
| Science | |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology** | 1 December 2020 |
| Doctor of Clinical Psychology | 1 November 2020 |
| Master of Science (Forensic Science) | 1 November 2020 |
| Master of Science (Psychology) | 1 December 2020 |
| Master of Speech Language Therapy | 1 October 2020 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology | 1 November 2020 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science | 1 November 2020 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Psychology) | 1 December 2020 |
Semester Two 2021 application closing dates
| Programme of study | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate programmes not otherwise specified* | 4 July 2021 |
| Master of Creative Writing | 1 April 2021 |
| Master of Energy | 1 April 2021 |
| Doctor of Education | 31 May 2021 |
Late Year (December) research masters admission
| Programme of study | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Research Masters*** | Check with your faculty |
*Subject to places being available. Check with your faculty to confirm closing dates for the programme.
**The corresponding date for this programme applies to students applying for the preparatory Clinical Psychology pathway only. All other students should contact the School of Psychology for application admission dates.
***December start is available for some 120-point research masters, subject to supervisor availability. Please check with your faculty for further information.
Graduate School of Management 2021
Quarter Two 2021 application closing dates
| Programme of study | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration | 1 November 2020 (international applicants) 1 February 2021 (domestic applicants) |
| Master of Human Resource Management | 1 February 2021 (international applicants) 1 March 2021 (domestic applicants) |
| Master of International Business | 1 February 2021 (international applicants) 1 March 2021 (domestic applicants) |
| Master of Management | 1 February 2021 (international applicants) 1 March 2021 (domestic applicants) |
| Master of Marketing | 1 February 2021 (international applicants) 1 March 2021 (domestic applicants) |
| Master of Professional Accounting | 1 February 2021 (international applicants) 1 March 2021 (domestic applicants) |
| Master of Supply Chain Management | 1 February 2021 (international applicants) 1 March 2021 (domestic applicants) |
Quarter Three 2021 application closing dates
| Programme of study | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Māori Development | 1 May 2021 |
Quarter Four 2021 application closing dates
| Programme of study | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration | 1 February 2021 (international applicants 1 July 2021 (domestic applicants) |
| Master of Human Resource Management | 1 July 2021 (international applicants) 1 August 2021 (domestic applicants) |
| Master of International Business | 1 July 2021 (international applicants) 1 August 2021 (domestic applicants) |
| Master of Management | 1 July 2021 (international applicants) 1 August 2021 (domestic applicants) |
| Master of Marketing | 1 July 2021 (international applicants) 1 August 2021 (domestic applicants) |
| Master of Professional Accounting | 1 July 2021 (international applicants) 1 August 2021 (domestic applicants) |
| Master of Supply Chain Management | 1 July 2021 (international applicants) 1 August 2021 (domestic applicants) |
The University has taken all steps to ensure that the information on this page is correct, but please note that changes may occur. Please also check www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz for updates.
The University has taken all steps to ensure that the information on this page is correct, but please note that changes may occur. Please also check www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz for updates.