How to Apply for Study and Select Courses at Victoria University of Wellington

To apply for study at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, start from the university's "Apply for study" guidance, submit an application for your chosen programme, and then select your courses to complete enrolment. The site's own description of this path is: "Find out how to join us—apply for your chosen programme of study and select your courses to complete your enrolment." This applies to prospective students applying for a programme; if you are already enrolled and only changing courses, you may not need the full application step, but the course-selection step still applies.

Before you start

• Decide what you want to study. The site separates three ways to browse: qualifications (whole programmes such as degrees), subjects (fields of study), and courses (individual papers). Use these to identify the programme you are applying for.
• Check the intake you are targeting. The site's course-planning heading references a specific year ("Choose your 2027 courses"), so confirm which year's courses you should be selecting for your start date.
• Have your identification and academic records ready. Application forms typically ask for personal details and prior study; the site does not list the exact document set, so check the application pages themselves for the required items.
• Enable JavaScript. The site's study-search page states: "We're sorry but this page doesn't work properly without JavaScript enabled. Please enable it to continue." If search or course pages appear blank, this is the usual cause.

Step 1: Apply for your chosen programme

1. Go to the university's "Apply for study" section (linked from the homepage quicklinks).
2. Choose the qualification you identified in the browsing step.
3. Complete and submit the application for that programme.
4. Watch for the university's response and any requests for further information.

Expected result: a submitted application for a specific programme. Common snag: applying for a subject rather than a qualification — subjects are browsing categories, while the application is made to a programme.

Step 2: Select your courses to complete enrolment

Once your application is accepted, the site describes the next action as selecting your courses to complete your enrolment.

1. Return to the course-planning area (the "Choose your [year] courses" page).
2. Use the course search to find the individual courses that make up your programme.
3. Select them for the correct trimester or teaching period.
4. Confirm your selection so your enrolment is complete.

Expected result: an enrolment that lists your chosen courses. Common snag: course pages and search depend on JavaScript, so a failed search is often a browser setting rather than a missing course.

Where to find things on the site

If you are unsure which programme fits

The site offers short taster lectures "to help you decide which degree is right for you" — a low-commitment way to sample teaching before applying. You can also browse qualifications and subjects side by side: subjects show what a field covers, while qualifications show the credential you would graduate with.

Practical notes

• Scholarships: the site maintains a scholarships section and an Alumni Appeal that funds scholarships; check it before or alongside your application so deadlines are not missed.
• Postgraduate applicants: use the dedicated Postgraduate study link rather than the undergraduate pathway.
• International and Māori/Pasifika students: the site has dedicated sections (Māori at Te Herenga Waka, Pasifika at Te Herenga Waka) that may carry additional guidance.
• No pricing or login details are stated in the source material, so check the application pages directly for fees, deadlines, and whether an account is required.