Special Admission
You may be eligible for Special Admission if you:
- are aged 20 years on the first day of the semester in which you wish to begin study
- are a New Zealand citizen or
- are a New Zealand permanent resident, or an Australian citizen or permanent resident, studying in New Zealand
- do not otherwise qualify for admission
- meet language requirements (if your first language is not English or Māori).
In order to be considered for admission via Special Admission you must provide a brief curriculum vitae containing details of any work experience or other activity you have undertaken which you consider may help us assess your suitability for admission to the University, and information (and, where possible, supporting documentation) in relation to any qualifications you may hold.
In addition, you are asked to provide an essay of between 500-600 words on a topic that will be provided to you. You will be sent instructions for the essay once we have processed your registration.
Special Admission is not available to international students.
