2026 Closing Dates for Admission

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.

Admission to the University of Auckland

The University of Auckland has an online system for admission and enrolment. All new students, and those intendingto change their programme in 2026, are required to complete an Application for Admission. This may be completed online at www.auckland.ac.nz/apply_now.

If students do not have internet access, Application for Admission forms are available by phone, by mail or in person from:

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 LibraryBuilding 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 Psychologyand 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.