Postgraduate application closing dates
Find out the closing dates for submitting a postgraduate application.
Semester One, Two and Late Year (research masters) applications
Applications submitted after the closing date may be considered if places are available.
Doctoral applications
Doctoral applications may be submitted at any time of the year (excluding Doctor of Health Sciences, Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Education).
International applications
International applicants for Semester One 2026 need to apply by December 1 2025 to allow sufficient time for visa applications to be processed.
Semester One 2026 application closing dates
| Programme of study | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate programmes not specified | 8 December 2025 |
| Arts and Education | |
| Doctor of Education | 1 December 2025 |
| Master of Counselling (120-point) | 8 December 2025 |
| Master of Counselling (240-point) | 1 November 2025 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Theory | 8 December 2025 |
| Master of Professional Supervision | 8 December 2025 |
| Master of Professional Supervision Practice | 8 December 2025 |
| Engineering | |
| Master of Energy | 1 October 2025 |
| Medical and Health Sciences | |
| Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) | 1 November 2025 |
| Doctor of Health Sciences | 1 October 2025 |
| Master of Audiology | 1 July 2025 |
| Master of Health Sciences in Nutrition and Dietetics | 1 July 2025 |
| Master of Health Psychology | 1 December 2025 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology | 1 November 2025 |
| Science | |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology | 1 December 2025 |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology (Preparatory Clinical Psychology pathway) | 1 November 2025 |
| Doctor of Clinical Psychology | 1 November 2025 |
| Master of Organisational Psychology | 25 November 2025 |
| Master of Physiotherapy Practice | 1 October 2025 |
| Master of Science (Forensic Science) | 1 November 2025 |
| Master of Science (Psychology) | 1 December 2025 |
| Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice | 2 October 2025 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychology | 15 October 2025 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology | 1 November 2025 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science | 1 November 2025 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Psychology) | 8 December 2025 |
Semester Two 2026 application closing dates
| Programme of study | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| All programmes not otherwise specified | 4 July 2026 |
| Master of Creative Writing | 8 April 2026 |
| Master of Energy | 3 April 2026 |
| International applications for sub-doctoral programmes not otherwise specified | 8 June 2026 |
Late Year 2025 application closing dates
| Programme of study | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| All programmes not otherwise specified | 11 November 2025 |
| Master of Information Technology | 24 October 2025 |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology | 24 October 2025 |
Late Year 2026 application closing dates
| Programme of study | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| All programmes not otherwise specified | 11 November 2026 |
| Master of Information Technology | 24 October 2026 |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology | 24 October 2026 |
Graduate School of Management 2026
| Term | Application closing date | |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter One | 1 November 2025 (international applicants) 1 December 2025 (domestic applicants) |
All programmes not otherwise specified |
| Quarter Two | 1 February 2026 (international applicants) 1 March 2026 (domestic applicants) |
All programmes not otherwise specified |
| Quarter Three | 1 May 2026 (international applicants) 4 June 2026 (domestic applicants) |
All programmes not otherwise specified |
| Quarter Four | 1 July 2026 (international applicants) 1 August 2026 (domestic applicants) |
All programmes not otherwise specified |
Semester One 2027 application closing dates
| Programme of study | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Master of Audiology | 1 July 2026 |
| Master of Health Sciences in Nutrition and Dietetics | 1 July 2026 |
| International applications for postgraduate sub-doctoral programmes not otherwise specified | 7 December 2026 |
The University has taken all steps to ensure that the information on this page is correct, but please note that changes may occur. For updates, please also check www.calendar.auckland.ac.nz.