Apply and enrol
Find out how to join us—apply for your chosen programme of study and select your courses to complete your enrolment.
Step 1: Apply for a new qualification
Apply for a place on a new certificate, diploma, Bachelor’s, Honours, or Master’s degree programme using our Pūaha portal.
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Step 2: Select your courses online
Complete your enrolment by selecting your courses—once you’ve received your Offer of Place.
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Current and returning students
You need to select your courses and re-enrol for each year of a multi-year degree. If you're returning to do Honours or start a Master's degree, your first step is to apply for the new qualification.
How to re-enrol How to applyUpcoming dates
- Start your studies in Trimester 1—complete your application to study by 21 January 2025 (for most programmes).
- You can select your courses for 2025 now. If you‘re starting a new qualification, you need to have received your Offer of Place.
- Applications for limited entry courses are due by 1 December.
Dates and deadlines
Find all the dates you need, including deadlines for submitting your application to study and for completing the enrolment process—and when each University trimester starts.
New international students
Apply for yourself online using our Pūaha portal, or apply as an agent through our agent portal. Find out more about applying (and other useful information) on our site for international students.
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PhD and doctoral students
If you want to do a PhD or other doctorate, you'll apply through the Wellington Faculty of Graduate Research. It's the same process for both domestic and international students.
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Need help?
Find out how to get course advice and what to do if you’ve been declined admission, been put on a waitlist for a course, or are having problems applying.
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