Please note that the deadline for International Postgraduate (sub-doctoral) applications for the upcoming semester is December 8. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their documentation before the deadline to ensure sufficient time for processing.
Key Information & Requirements
Visa Processing Time: The average processing time for student visa applications submitted from outside New Zealand is 6 weeks. Therefore, it is highly recommended to submit your visa application at least 3 months in advance.
Special Selection & Quota Courses: Courses with earlier, specialized deadlines (such as selection or quota courses) remain unaffected by this standard closing date.
Document Uploads: Applicants may continue to upload required documents to ongoing applications after the deadline. However, submitting your core application before the deadline is essential to avoid delays in processing.
