New Zealand University Application Deadlines
33 programs in New Zealand still have an open application deadline for the 2026/2027 intakes; the next one closes on Jul 18. Deadlines below are soonest first, straight from what each university publishes in our catalog.
July 2026
| Deadline | Program | University | Starts | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18 | Master in Business Administration | Auckland Institute of Studies | Jul 1 | 42,480 USD |
| Jul 18 | Master in Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration | Auckland Institute of Studies | Jul 1 | 28,320 USD |
| Jul 18 | Master in Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration | Auckland Institute of Studies | Jul 1 | 28,320 USD |
| Jul 20 | Bachelor in Design + Digital Media | Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design | Jul 1 | 27,000 USD |
| Jul 20 | Certificate in Information Technology | Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design | Jul 1 | 12,000 USD |
| Jul 20 | Certificate in Jewellery | Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design | Jul 1 | — |
| Jul 20 | Bachelor in Applied Computing Technologies | Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design | Jul 1 | 19,950 USD |
| Jul 27 | Master in Business Innovation and Leadership | Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design | Jul 1 | 36,000 USD |
August 2026
| Deadline | Program | University | Starts | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31 | Bachelor in Nursing | University of Waikato | Feb 1 | — |
| Aug 31 | Master in Pharmacy Practice | University of Waikato | Mar 1 | — |
September 2026
| Deadline | Program | University | Starts | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 | Master in Business Administration | Auckland Institute of Studies | Sep 1 | 42,480 USD |
| Sep 12 | Master in Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration | Auckland Institute of Studies | Sep 1 | 28,320 USD |
| Sep 12 | Master in Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration | Auckland Institute of Studies | Sep 1 | 28,320 USD |
| Sep 15 | Clinical Psychology | University of Waikato | Mar 1 | — |
| Sep 21 | Bachelor in Applied Computing Technologies | Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design | Sep 1 | 19,950 USD |
October 2026
| Deadline | Program | University | Starts | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 | Master in Business Administration | Auckland Institute of Studies | Oct 1 | 42,480 USD |
| Oct 31 | Master in Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration | Auckland Institute of Studies | Oct 1 | 28,320 USD |
| Oct 31 | Master in Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration | Auckland Institute of Studies | Oct 1 | 28,320 USD |
November 2026
| Deadline | Program | University | Starts | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5 | Bachelor in Commerce | Victoria University of Wellington | Nov 1 | 30,000 USD |
| Nov 5 | Bachelor of Arts | Victoria University of Wellington | Nov 1 | — |
| Nov 5 | Bachelor in Politics | Victoria University of Wellington | Nov 16 | — |
| Nov 5 | Bachelor in Environment and Society | Victoria University of Wellington | Nov 16 | — |
| Nov 5 | Bachelor in Health | Victoria University of Wellington | Nov 16 | — |
| Nov 5 | Bachelor in Psychology | Victoria University of Wellington | Nov 16 | — |
| Nov 5 | Graduate Certificate in Law | Victoria University of Wellington | Nov 16 | 4,739 USD |
| Nov 5 | Bachelor of Science | Victoria University of Wellington | Nov 16 | — |
| Nov 5 | Graduate Certificate in Commerce | Victoria University of Wellington | Nov 16 | — |
| Nov 5 | Graduate Diploma in Health | Victoria University of Wellington | Nov 16 | — |
| Nov 5 | Graduate Diploma in Commerce | Victoria University of Wellington | Nov 16 | — |
| Nov 5 | Graduate Diploma in Health | Victoria University of Wellington | Nov 1 | — |
| Nov 5 | Graduate Diploma in Commerce | Victoria University of Wellington | Nov 1 | — |
| Nov 23 | Master in Business Innovation and Leadership | Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design | Nov 1 | 36,000 USD |
December 2026
| Deadline | Program | University | Starts | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | Bachelor of Laws (Honours) | University of Auckland | Mar 1 | 45,000 USD |
About these deadlines
Dates come from the intake periods universities publish for each program in the Global Admissions catalog (updated 2026-07-17) and refresh as universities update them. Rolling-admission programs aren't listed — they accept applications year-round. Always confirm the date on the program page before planning your application.