Geothermal Institute
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Take this opportunity to confirm you have everything required for your application.
Step 1
Check you are eligible to apply for the programme
Check that you meet the minimum admissions requirements for academics and English language for the programme you are applying.
Postgraduate Certificate of Geothermal Energy Technology
Students who wish to study Energy at a Masters level can choose courses from the Faculties of Engineering, Science and Business and Economics. The Geothermal Institute coordinates the study pathway for these students.
Step 2
Complete your Statement of Research Intent (PhD and Master of Engineering students only)
You will need to identify your research topic and supervisor before preparing your Statement of Research Intent or Master of Engineering approval form.
Step 3
Application
To apply for a place in the programme you need to complete an online application at www.apply.auckland.ac.nz. If you are applying for the first time, you will need to sign up for a new account.
Check the application deadline for the course you are applying:
Postgraduate Certificate of Geothermal Energy Technology
You will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application. If requested, you will need to submit physical certified copies of your supporting documents.
Step 4
Admission
Your application will be assessed and if you are successful, we will email you an offer of place.
When you have accepted a firm offer or have met the requirements of a conditional offer you can enrol in your courses.
Step 5
Apply for funding
Review funding opportunities and apply in time to meet the required deadlines.
The New Zealand Aid Programme offers scholarships to students wishing to study renewable energy. Scholarships are available to students from over 90 countries. Are you eligible to apply? You must have appropriate English language ability, this is demonstrated using either IELTS or TOEFL English language testing. You must have a minimum score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0). This is a requirement for both a scholarship and entry to our programmes. The University of Auckland does not administer these scholarships.
Step 6
Apply for a visa (international students only)
You will need to apply for a student visa before you can study in the programme.
To apply for a visa, you will need a current passport, your offer of admission letter, fees receipt and evidence of funds to support yourself in New Zealand.
You do not need to have enrolled in courses before you pay your tuition fees. You should arrange the payment of your fees based on the fees estimate stated in your offer letter. Fees can be paid in instalments, however you must meet the requirements for your student visa, which may vary depending on your country of origin.
Once you have paid the fees, you can generate a statement through Student Services Online. This document can be used to support your visa application.
Immigration New Zealand provides specific details of all the required documentation for your visa application.
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Step 7
Enrol
All students who are eligible to enrol will be sent an email with instructions on how to enrol in courses using Student Services Online.
PhD students will need to enrol with the board of graduate studies. Find out how to enrol
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