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 Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Education).

International applications

International applicants should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

International applicants should also note that for some postgraduate programmes, the closing application date for Semester Two 2024 is 24 May 2024. Please refer to the Key dates tab of the programme page for confirmation of this. To find a programme page, please see Find a study option.

Semester One 2025 application closing dates

Programme of study Application closing date
Postgraduate programmes not specified 8 December 2024
Education and Social Work   
Doctor of Education  1 December 2024
Master of Counselling (120-point) 8 December 2024
Master of Counselling (240-point) 1 November 2024
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Theory 8 December 2024
Master of Professional Supervision 8 December 2024
Master of Professional Supervision Practice 8 December 2024
Engineering  
Master of Energy 2 October 2025
Medical and Health Sciences  
Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) 1 November 2024
Master of Audiology 1 July 2024
Master of Health Sciences in Nutrition and Dietetics 1 July 2024
Master of Health Psychology 1 December 2024
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Psychology 1 November 2024
Science  
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology 8 December 2024
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology (Preparatory Clinical Psychology pathway) 1 November 2024
Doctor of Clinical Psychology 1 November 2024
Master of Organisational Psychology 25 November 2024
Master of Physiotherapy Practice 1 October 2024
Master of Science (Forensic Science) 1 November 2024
Master of Science (Psychology) 1 December 2024
Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice 2 October 2024
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychology 15 October 2024
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology 1 November 2024
Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science 1 November 2024
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Psychology) 8 December 2024

Semester Two 2024 application closing dates

Programme of study Application closing date
All programmes not otherwise specified 4 July 2025
Master of Creative Writing 8 April 2025
Master of Energy 3 April 2025

Late Year 2023 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 2024 application closing dates

Programme of study Application closing date
All programmes not otherwise specified 11 November 2024
Master of Information Technology 24 October 2024
Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology 24 October 2024

Graduate School of Management 2024

Term Application closing date  
Quarter One 1 November 2024 (international applicants)
1 December 2024 (domestic applicants)
All programmes not otherwise specified
Quarter Two 1 February 2025 (international applicants)
1 March 2025 (domestic applicants)
All programmes not otherwise specified
Quarter Three 1 May 2025 (international applicants)
4 June 2025 (domestic applicants)
All programmes not otherwise specified
Quarter Four 1 July 2025 (international applicants)
1 August 2025 (domestic applicants)
All programmes not otherwise specified

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.