2027 Closing Dates for Admission

Closing dates for Applications for Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes

Applications to the University of Auckland must be received no later than the dates listed in the table below. Applications received after these dates will only be considered if places remain and there is sufficient time to process applications before the start of the term. The following information should be read in conjunction with the Academic Statutes and Regulations. Not all programmes are available for admission in all semesters or quarters.

Semester/ Quarter  Date  Programme 
Summer School 1 December 2026 All programmes not otherwise specified
Semester One 8 December 2026 All programmes not otherwise specified
Semester One 1 July 2026 Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours)
Semester One 1 July 2026 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Semester One 1 July 2026 Bachelor of Optometry
Semester One 1 July 2026 Bachelor of Pharmacy
Semester One 1 July 2026 Master of Audiology
Semester One 1 July 2026 Master of Health Sciences in Nutrition and Dietetics
Semester One 1 September 2026 Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology
Semester One 1 October 2026 Master of Energy
Semester One 1 October 2026 Master of Nursing Science
Semester One 1 October 2026 Master of Physiotherapy Practice
Semester One 1 October 2026 Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice
Semester One 15 October 2026 Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychology
Semester One 15 October 2026 Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis
Semester One 1 November 2026 Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)
Semester One 1 November 2026 Bachelor of Nursing (International applicants)
Semester One 1 November 2026 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology (Preparatory Clinical Psychology pathway only)
Semester One 1 November 2026 Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology
Semester One 1 November 2026 Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Theory
Semester One 1 November 2026 Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science
Semester One 1 November 2026 Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Semester One 1 November 2026 Master of Counselling (240 points)
Semester One 1 November 2026 Master of Science in Forensic Science
Semester One 1 November 2026 Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Semester One 16 November 2026 Master of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood)
Semester One 25 November 2026 Master of Organisational Psychology
Semester One 1 December 2026 Bachelor of Laws Part II
Semester One 1 December 2026 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology
Semester One 1 December 2026 Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Semester One 1 December 2026 Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Māori Medium)
Semester One 1 December 2026 Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary)
Semester One 1 December 2026 Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary)
Semester One 1 December 2026 Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Psychology
Semester One 1 December 2026 Master of Health Psychology
Semester One 1 December 2026 Doctor of Education
Semester One 31 January 2027 Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education
Semester One 19 February 2027 Master of Professional Supervision
Semester One 19 February 2027 Master of Professional Supervision Practice
Semester Two
4 July 2027 All programmes not otherwise specified
Semester Two 17 May 2027 Master of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood)
Semester Two
8 June 2027 International applications for undergraduate and postgraduate sub-doctoral programmes not otherwise specified
Semester Two 3 April 2027 Master of Energy
Semester Two 8 April 2027 Master of Creative Writing
Semester Two 1 June 2027 (Online) Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary)
Late Year Term 11 November 2027 All programmes not otherwise specified
Quarter One 1 November 2026 (International applicants) All programmes not otherwise specified
Quarter One 1 December 2026 (Domestic applicants) All programmes not otherwise specified
Quarter Two 1 February 2027 (International applicants) All programmes not otherwise specified
Quarter Two 1 March 2027 (Domestic applicants) All programmes not otherwise specified
Quarter Three 1 May 2027 (International applicants) All programmes not otherwise specified
Quarter Three
4 June 2027 (Domestic applicants) All programmes not otherwise specified
Quarter Four 1 July 2027 (International applicants) All programmes not otherwise specified
Quarter Four 1 August 2027 (Domestic applicants) All programmes not otherwise specified
Semester One 2028 7 December 2027 International applications for postgraduate sub-doctoral programmes not otherwise specified
Semester One 2028 1 July 2027 Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours)
Semester One 2028 1 July 2027 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Semester One 2028 1 July 2027 Bachelor of Optometry
Semester One 2028 1 July 2027 Bachelor of Pharmacy
Semester One 2028 1 July 2026 Master of Audiology
Semester One 2028 1 July 2027 Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

Admission to the University of Auckland

The University of Auckland has an online system for admission and enrolment. All new students, and those intending to change their programme in 2027, are required to complete an Application for Admission. This may be completed online at www.auckland.ac.nz/apply_now.

Students without internet access should contact the University by phone or visit one of the Student Hubs:

Phone:
Auckland: (09) 923 5025
Outside Auckland: 0800 61 62 63
International: +64 9 373 7513

Student Hub, City Campus
Te Herenga Mātauranga Whānui | General Library
Building 109, 5 Alfred Street, Auckland
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am–8pm Saturday and Sunday 9am–5pm

Student Hub, Grafton Campus
Te Herenga Hauora | Philson Library
Building 503, Level 1 (entry via the Atrium, Building 505), 85 Park Rd, Grafton
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am–8pm Saturday and Sunday 9am–5pm

Student Hub, Te Papa Ako o Tai Tonga
6 Osterley Way, Manukau
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am–8pm Saturday and Sunday 9am–5pm

Student Hub, Te Papa Ako o Tai Tokerau
L Block, 13 Alexander Street, Whangarei
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am–4.30pm and Saturday 10am–4pm, Sunday closed

All Applications for Admission will be acknowledged. Applicants will receive an offer of a place in programmes (degree, diploma or certificate) for which their admission is approved. This offer of a place must be accepted online before the student can proceed to enrol in courses.

Undergraduate

Applications to the University of Auckland must be received no later than the published closing date. Applications received after the closing date will only be considered on the basis of academic merit, if there are places available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Postgraduate

Applications for Semester One submitted after 8 December will only be considered if places are available. Applications for Semester Two submitted after 4 July will only be considered if places are available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Doctoral

Doctoral applications may be submitted at any time of the year (excluding the Degree of Doctor of Clinical Psychology and the Degree of Doctor of Education).

Summer School

No late applications will be accepted.

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.