Admissions

Admission Requirements

English Language Requirements

All international students must meet the English language requirements for their chosen programme. The standard requirement for undergraduate and postgraduate study is:

IELTS (Academic)

6.5 Overall

with no individual band score less than 6.0

Other Accepted Tests:

  • TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 90 with a minimum of 20 in writing.
  • PTE Academic: Overall score of 58 with no communicative skills score below 50.
  • NZCEL: Level 5 (Academic).

Academic Entry Requirements

Undergraduate Study

To study a Bachelor's degree, you generally need University Entrance (UE) via NCEA or an equivalent international qualification.

  • NCEA Level 3: 14 credits in each of 3 approved subjects.
  • International Baccalaureate (IB): Diploma with 24 points minimum.
  • Cambridge (CIE): 120 points on the UCAS Tariff.
  • China: Gaokao score equal to Tier 1 cut-off score for the province.

Postgraduate Study

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject with a B- average or higher in your final year papers.

How to Apply

  1. Choose your programme: Find the degree that fits your career goals.
  2. Check requirements: Ensure you meet the academic and IELTS 6.5 requirements.
  3. Prepare documents: Transcripts, English test results, passport copy, and CV (for postgrad).
  4. Apply online: Use the WIU International Application Portal.
  5. Accept Offer: Once approved, you will receive an Offer of Place.

Key Dates

Trimester 1 2026
Starts 23 February
Apply by 8 Dec
Trimester 2 2026
Starts 6 July
Apply by 1 May

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