- 2025, Trimester 2: Apply by 1 May 2025 to start studying 7 Jul 2025
- 2025, Trimester 3: Apply by 1 Sep 2025 to start studying 17 Nov 2025
- 2026, Trimester 1: Apply by 1 Dec 2025 to start studying 23 Feb 2026
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Apply by 1 May 2025 to start 7 Jul 2025
Find out how to apply and who to contact for more information about the GDipCom.
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Commercial Law
Entry requirements
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Academic requirements for international students
To be accepted into this programme you will need:
Be accepted by the appropriate Head of School or Associate Dean (Students) at Wellington School of Business and Government as being capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study
Important information
- The Associate Dean may waive the requirement to have a Bachelor of Commerce degree if you have another Bachelor's degree and adequate training and the ability to proceed with the proposed course of study, have appropriate professional experience and demonstrated ability to achieve at this level, or are enrolled in courses that would complete a BCom degree (in which case the degree must be completed before the certificate can be rewarded)
- For more programme details and requirements, see the University Calendar. It's an annual publication and an authoritative source for planning your degree.
Key dates
If you are studying at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington for the first time, or moving from the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) to degree study, you must attend International Orientation and Enrolment prior to the start of your programme. Make sure you check the orientation dates for your programme.
Key dates
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How to apply as an international student
1. Check you meet the entry requirements
2. Check key dates and apply early
- Check when you need to apply by for each trimester start date.
- Some courses and programmes admit a limited number of students. Limited entry may be based on student numbers or on other selection criteria.
3. Check fees and costs
- It's free to apply.
- You’ll only need to pay tuition fees once you have received an offer to study at Victoria University of Wellington (called an Offer of Place) and you have decided you want to study here.
4. Apply online
Go to Pūaha, our student portal, and sign up to complete your application online. Find out more about how to apply.
- You’ll need a personal email address to start your online application.
- You’ll need to know what you want to study (your degree or programme) and when you want to start studying (the year and trimester) before you start your application.
Agents
If you are an agent or representative, you cannot submit an application through Pūaha. Visit our Agent and Partner Hub for instructions on how to apply on behalf of a student.
5. Prepare your documentation
- As part of your application, you’ll need to provide:
- a certified copy of your passport (the personal details page)
- evidence of your proficiency in English (if required)
- a certified copy of your official academic results.
- See our Prepare your documents page to find out more about requirements for your application documents.
- If you are an international student currently studying at a New Zealand secondary school, you can still apply now. Find out how to confirm your final exam results.
6. Wait for confirmation
- We’ll send you an email to confirm we’ve received your application.
- We’ll let you know by email if your application is successful. This is usually within a week of receiving your application.
- If you’re accepted to study at Victoria University of Wellington, we’ll email you an Offer of Place that, once unconditional, will guarantee your entry into your chosen programme. We’ll then tell you what you need to do next.
- If you don’t receive a confirmation email within two weeks of submitting or sending your application, or if it’s been more than four weeks since you were notified that your application was received, get in touch with us.
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Actuarial Science
Economics
Finance
Human Resource Management and Employment Relations
Information Systems
International Business
Management
Marketing
Public Management
Public Policy
Taxation
Tourism Management
Contact us
As an international student, you should contact Wellington University International with any questions about studying at Victoria University of Wellington. The International team will also process your application.
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