How do I apply?

The fastest and easiest way to apply is online. If you need any help applying please contact us on 0800 10 95 10, or come into Student Central. Apply online now.

 

What is the status of my application?

If you applied online you can see what’s happening with your application by logging in to MyUnitec at any time. Log in using the email address and password you chose when you first applied.

 

What happens once I've applied?

After you’ve submitted your application online it is transferred into our system.

If you’ve uploaded other documents (for example your birth certificate, passport, or previous qualifications) you will need to bring the originals into Student Central so we can verify them.

Alternatively you can post verified copies of the originals to us.

Once your application is complete, we will double-check it and let you know if there is anything else we need. Your application is then reviewed by the Programme Leader.

For some programmes you will need to submit extra material (as quickly as possible) or attend an assessment, interview or meeting with the Programme Leader. You will be notified is this applies to you.

 

How do I get my documents verified?

Copies of documents like your passport, birth certificate or previous qualifications can be verified by an authorised person who has seen the original.

Authorised people include barristers or solicitor of the High Court, a Justice of the Peace, a notary public, a Court Registrar or Deputy Registrar, a Member of Parliament, an authorised employee of the Land Transport Safety Authority, an authorised employee of Public Trust, or an authorised local authority employee.

If you are in a remote community and unable to access a person listed in the Oaths and Declarations Act 1957, a school principal, minister of religion or general practitioner is acceptable.

You can also bring the originals into Student Central at any of our campuses and we will verify them.

 

Am I eligible for the programme?

Admission requirements vary from programme to programme. Check the admission requirements for the programme you want to enrol in before you apply. Admission requirements for individual programmes are listed on the Unitec website and in the programme brochures. Each application is considered on a case-by-case basis.

 

What is the closing date for applications?

Some programmes have a closing date and some have a preferential date that you should apply by. Check the closing or preferential application date for the programme you want to apply for on the Unitec website.

Programmes that don’t give a closing or preferential application date close when all the places have been filled. This can happen early so we recommend applying as soon as possible.

 

Can I gain credit for my previous study?

If your programme includes a course that is very similar to and at the same or higher level as a course you have already completed as part of a different programme or prior to studying at Unitec, you may be able to have these credits recognised. This can reduce the number of courses you need to study for your Unitec programme.

Credit recognition can only be considered after you’ve applied to the programme you want to study. If you are offered a place, then you can fill out a Credit Recognition form. You need to include your transcript and course descriptors from your previous studies.

If you are applying for credit recognition from courses completed at another institution you need to pay a non-refundable and non-transferable fee of $102.50 (incl GST). International students fees may differ. Please contact our International department at international@unitec.ac.nz to check.

When applying for credit recognition, please make sure you enclose verified evidence of course content and your transcript. The department will carefully check and compare the content and level of both courses to determine whether credit recognition can be granted.

Please get your application in early, as all applications for credit recognition need to be processed before you start your programme.

 

When should I apply for my Student Loan?

You can apply for your Student Loan with Studylink as soon as you have submitted an application with us. For more information visit the Studylink website.

Studylink also provide an excellent Thinking About Study guide.

 

How do I change my enrolment after the semester has started?

You can add, drop or swap courses through MyUnitec before 10% of your programme has elapsed. For example, 10% of a 16-week programmeis approximately two weeks.

If you’re not sure whether you can still make changes to your programme, visit Student Central or email us for assistance: study@unitec.ac.nz.

You may need to complete a Variation of Enrolment (VOE) form, which you can do at Student Central or online via MyUnitec. You should also check with Student Central whether your fees are affected.

If you’re an international student, you must get changes to your programme approved by the International Office before submitting your request.

 

What is the policy on refunds if I withdraw from my programme?

The amount Unitec will refund depends on when you withdraw from your programme:

• If you withdraw before the programme begins, you will get a 100% refund.
• If you withdraw during the first 10% of the programme you will get a 90% refund. (10% is approximately two weeks of a 16-week programme).
• If you withdraw after the first 10% of the programme, you do not get a refund.

Please visit Student Central if you wish to withdraw from a course. You can also email us study@unitec.ac.nz.

 

How do I withdraw completely?

To withdraw completely from a programme you must notify us in writing by completing and submitting a Variation of Enrolment (VOE) form. You can do this in person at Student Central or online via MyUnitec. You can come in to Student Central to complete a Variation of Enrolment form or email us at study@unitec.ac.nz.

If you’re an international student, you must get your withdrawal approved by the International Office before submitting your request.

 

What is the difference between a programme and a course?

A programme is made up of compulsory and elective courses.

 

Last edited: 28 June 2012