Application dates

Apply to study at Victoria University of Wellington by these deadlines. This will ensure you have time to apply for a student visa and accommodation.

Application deadlines

You can apply to study at Victoria University of Wellington at any time. You should apply as early as possible to make sure you have time to apply for a student visa and accommodation before you travel to New Zealand.

Applications received after these dates will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Postgraduate early application deadlines

The following postgraduate programmes have early application deadlines due to their selection process. To be considered for entry into these programmes, you must apply by the dates listed under each programme heading. Please check all the conditions.

Master of Conservation Biology

  • Apply by 15 October for a Trimester 1 start.
  • There is an early start date for this programme.

Master of Marine Conservation

  • Apply by 15 October for a Trimester 1 start.
  • Apply by 1 March for a Trimester 2 start.
  • There are early start dates for this programme.

Master of Arts in Creative Writing

  • Apply by 1 November.
  • Applications are processed after this date and not on a rolling basis.
  • The outcomes will be available around November and December each year.

Master of Science in Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience / Forensic Psychology / Cross-cultural Psychology / Bachelor of Science with Honours (Psychology)

  • Apply by 1 November.
  • Applications are processed after this date and not on a rolling basis.
  • The outcomes will be available around November and December each year.

Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education, Primary, or Secondary)

  • Apply by 15 November.
  • There is an early start date for this programme.

Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary or Secondary)

  • Apply by 15 November.
  • There is an early start date for this programme.
  • The selection interview will be held in Wellington and you will be expected to attend in person. There is no online option for this interview.

Accommodation deadlines

You should apply for your student accommodation as early as possible. This will give you the best chance of getting a place in your preferred hall.

The University offers many accommodation options for international students. Hall applications open on the following dates for each trimester:

  • Trimester 1—1 August (the year before you begin your studies)
  • Trimester 2—1 April 
  • Trimester 3—1 August 

We recommend getting your application in as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.