Admission and enrolment

Find key information about 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.

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.

myUC is the online student portal for managing your enrolment at UC, accessing your academic transcript, and keeping your contact details up to date.

This Student Agreement governs the relationship between UC and our students. By applying to study at UC, accepting an enrolment offer, or signing the Student Agreement, you agree to this Student Agreement. It includes the statutes, regulations, rules, and policies of UC, which are amended from time to time. Find out more.

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. 

You can apply to have your existing credits transferred from another tertiary institution towards a qualification at UC.

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.