Are there any courses starting in November in New Zealand that I can apply for for a Master's?
Yes, while most New Zealand universities run their main Master's intakes in February and July, private training establishments and select polytechnics offer October or November intakes, often in business, IT, hospitality, or health care management. Research based Master's degrees at Auckland, Otago, or Canterbury can start almost any time.
You do have November start options in New Zealand, even though the academic calendar there runs differently from the Northern Hemisphere and most Master's programs stick to February or July intakes. Your best route depends on whether you want a coursework Master's or a research based one.
New Zealand Intake Options
| Intake Type | When It Runs | Where to Look |
|---|---|---|
| Primary semester intakes | February/March and July | Most universities for standard coursework Master's |
| October/November intakes | Late in the year | Private training establishments and select polytechnics such as Toi Ohomai |
| Research based Master's | Almost any time, subject to a supervisor | Auckland, Otago, Canterbury |
Fields Commonly Available Late in the Year
Institutions offering flexible or late year intakes, such as the International College of Auckland or the Academic Colleges Group, commonly run programs in business and management, information technology and computing, hospitality and tourism management, and health care management.
My Advice
Since visa processing through Immigration New Zealand can take several weeks, apply as early as possible even for a November intake, and tell me whether you want a coursework or research Master's so the right provider can be identified.
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