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Admission and Enrolment
Everything you need to know about admission and the enrolment process at UC.
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Enrol for a doctoral degree
How to apply for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), Doctor of Education (EdD) and a Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc) at UC.
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Enrol for a doctoral degree
How to apply for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), Doctor of Education (EdD) and a Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc) at UC.
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Enrol for a doctoral degree
Admission and Enrolment topics
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Admission pathways
There are many ways to achieve admission to UC, whether you've completed your study in New Zealand or overseas. Find out about the different admission pathways available.
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Admission pathways
There are many ways to achieve admission to UC, whether you've completed your study in New Zealand or overseas. Find out about the different admission pathways available.
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Admission pathways
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English language proficiency
International students must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in written and spoken English to study at UC. Find out more about what is required and how to provide your evidence.
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English language proficiency
International students must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in written and spoken English to study at UC. Find out more about what is required and how to provide your evidence.
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English language proficiency
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Identity and citizenship verification
You may be required to provide evidence of your identity and citizenship or residency status during the enrolment process.
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Identity and citizenship verification
You may be required to provide evidence of your identity and citizenship or residency status during the enrolment process.
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Identity and citizenship verification
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Scholarships
UC offers a range of scholarships every year to help fund our students' study. Some recognise academic excellence and sporting achievements, while others focus on social inclusion and are awarded on the basis of hardship. Search the scholarships available and apply online.
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Scholarships
UC offers a range of scholarships every year to help fund our students' study. Some recognise academic excellence and sporting achievements, while others focus on social inclusion and are awarded on the basis of hardship. Search the scholarships available and apply online.
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Scholarships
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Domestic tuition fees
You will pay domestic tuition fees if you are a NZ citizen or you have Australian citizenship, NZ Residence Class Visa or Australian Permanent Residence and you live in NZ while studying at UC.
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Domestic tuition fees
You will pay domestic tuition fees if you are a NZ citizen or you have Australian citizenship, NZ Residence Class Visa or Australian Permanent Residence and you live in NZ while studying at UC.
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Domestic tuition fees
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International tuition fees
You will pay international tuition fees if you are a citizen or a residence class visa holder of a country other than New Zealand or Australia, except if you are on an approved reciprocal exchange programme (covered by a formal exchange agreement) or you are enrolled in a PhD while living in New Zealand.
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International tuition fees
You will pay international tuition fees if you are a citizen or a residence class visa holder of a country other than New Zealand or Australia, except if you are on an approved reciprocal exchange programme (covered by a formal exchange agreement) or you are enrolled in a PhD while living in New Zealand.
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International tuition fees
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Student Services Levy
Each year university students around New Zealand are charged a Student Services Levy (SSL) in addition to their tuition fees. Find out about SSL costs and see what the money collected is used for.
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Student Services Levy
Each year university students around New Zealand are charged a Student Services Levy (SSL) in addition to their tuition fees. Find out about SSL costs and see what the money collected is used for.
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Student Services Levy
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Insurance for international students
Health and travel insurance while studying at UC is required to avoid unwanted, high costs relating to medical care and life events.
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Insurance for international students
Health and travel insurance while studying at UC is required to avoid unwanted, high costs relating to medical care and life events.
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Insurance for international students
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Funding your study
There are several options available to fund your study at UC, from a student loan or allowance to a scholarship or grant. Find out what's involved and which funding options you are eligible for.
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Funding your study
There are several options available to fund your study at UC, from a student loan or allowance to a scholarship or grant. Find out what's involved and which funding options you are eligible for.
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Funding your study
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Student visas
You'll need a valid student visa if you're studying in New Zealand as an international student at UC. Apply for your visa on the Immigration New Zealand website.
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Student visas
You'll need a valid student visa if you're studying in New Zealand as an international student at UC. Apply for your visa on the Immigration New Zealand website.
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Student visas
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Special applications
Some qualifications and courses require special applications. They might have application closing dates and additional documentation might be required. There might also be limited places for students in the programme. See whether the qualification you're interested in is listed and what is required.
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Special applications
Some qualifications and courses require special applications. They might have application closing dates and additional documentation might be required. There might also be limited places for students in the programme. See whether the qualification you're interested in is listed and what is required.
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Special applications
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Changing your enrolment
Needing to add or drop courses? Check when you can submit a Change of Enrolment in myUC, and what you need to consider before making the change.
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Changing your enrolment
Needing to add or drop courses? Check when you can submit a Change of Enrolment in myUC, and what you need to consider before making the change.
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Changing your enrolment
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Transfer of Credit
You can apply to have your existing credits transferred from another tertiary institution towards a qualification at UC.
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Transfer of Credit
You can apply to have your existing credits transferred from another tertiary institution towards a qualification at UC.
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Transfer of Credit
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Exemption from a prerequiste or co-requisite course
You can apply for an exemption from a prerequisite or co-requisite course if you have already studied similar material to the relevant course. Learn about prerequisite and co-requisite exemptions.
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Exemption from a prerequiste or co-requisite course
You can apply for an exemption from a prerequisite or co-requisite course if you have already studied similar material to the relevant course. Learn about prerequisite and co-requisite exemptions.
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Exemption from a prerequiste or co-requisite course
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Enrol in a course for a third time
If you've failed a course twice and want to enrol in it again you will need special permission from the Dean.
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Enrol in a course for a third time
If you've failed a course twice and want to enrol in it again you will need special permission from the Dean.
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Enrol in a course for a third time
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Excess workload approval
If you plan to study more than 75 points in a semester or do more than 30 points of summer school courses, you'll need to apply to have your excess workload approved. See how to apply for excess workload approval.
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Excess workload approval
If you plan to study more than 75 points in a semester or do more than 30 points of summer school courses, you'll need to apply to have your excess workload approved. See how to apply for excess workload approval.
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Excess workload approval
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What is myUC?
myUC is the online student portal for managing your enrolment at UC, accessing your academic transcript, and keeping your contact details up to date.
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What is myUC?
myUC is the online student portal for managing your enrolment at UC, accessing your academic transcript, and keeping your contact details up to date.
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What is myUC?
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Contact Admissions and Enrolments
Contact the team for any questions about admission to the University or completing your enrolment at UC.
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Contact Admissions and Enrolments
Contact the team for any questions about admission to the University or completing your enrolment at UC.
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Contact Admissions and Enrolments