How-to guides for international students

Application process

At �۶��Ƶwe have a two-part application process.

First, you apply for admission into the qualification you want to study, such as a degree, certificate or diploma. Then you apply for enrolment into the specific courses (some universities call these 'papers') you will take within your chosen qualification.

1, Check you are ready to apply

Follow our checklist before you start your application process.
International students' checklist

2, Apply for admission into a qualification

3, Receive and accept your Offer of Place

4, Pay your fees

You will then receive an International Receipt of Payment letter which you can use as part of your Immigration New Zealand visa process.

5, Apply to enrol in courses within your qualification

6, Receive and accept Offer of Enrolment in courses

7, Receive Confirmation of Enrolment

Step-by-step guides

You can use our guides to see how to complete most of the steps in the application process and view information about coming to New Zealand.

View our demonstration of how to log in and access the student portal. In the student portal you can accept your Offer of Place, enrol in courses, view your timetable and grades and much more.

After you have applied for admission into your qualification if you are successful you will receive an Offer of Place. Once you have accepted it you will be able to enrol in courses.

View the questions you will need to complete before you start selecting your courses.

Learn how to select your courses in the student portal.

See how to complete your declaration to study.

After you have enrolled in courses, and your enrolment has been approved, you will receive an Offer of Enrolment which you need to accept.

You may be asked to upload additional documents to support your application.

Find out how to set up your password to get access to �۶��Ƶ systems and services.

Coming to Aotearoa New Zealand (PDF 2.2MB)

Everything you need to know about coming to Aotearoa New Zealand for your university education. Including preparing for your trip, arriving in NZ and university life.