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Academic eligibility
- A recognised bachelor's degree equivalent to New Zealand Level 7, normally with a B average in final-year/300-level study.
- Applicants with substantial professional experience can request individual assessment.
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Lincoln University
Lincoln, Canterbury, New ZealandReviewed 22 October 2026
Lincoln University's New Zealand campus offers applied postgraduate study connecting computing with practical industry problems.
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Lincoln University's New Zealand campus offers applied postgraduate study connecting computing with practical industry problems. Its Master of Applied Computing is a conversion option for graduates without a technology degree.
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- Master of Applied Computing — 180 credits, Lincoln University Campus
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Language requirements
- Master's entry normally requires IELTS Academic 6.5 overall and at least 6.0 in each component, or an approved equivalent.
- English test results must normally be no more than two years old when study begins.
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Study intakes
- The course lists 9 November 2026, 22 February 2027 and 19 July 2027.
- November study takes twelve months; February/July study takes eighteen months across three semesters.
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Application deadlines
- For new offshore international applicants, the published deadlines are 1 December 2026 for Semester 1, 2027, and 1 June 2027 for Semester 2, 2027.
- The offshore November 2026 deadline was 1 September 2026 and has passed.
- Onshore applicants follow a different timetable; an intake listing is not confirmation of a remaining place.
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International tuition
- The published 2026 international estimate is NZ$63,000 for the complete 180-credit Master of Applied Computing, not a yearly charge.
- A confirmed 2027 quotation was not established in this review.
- Allow for additional study and living costs, and use the fee confirmed in your offer.
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Scholarships & funding
- The Taught Master Merit Scholarship lists this programme for a NZ$7,000 tuition award where the final bachelor's-year average is B+ or higher.
- Eligible taught-master's applicants are assessed automatically; eligibility and the deduction must be confirmed in the admission offer.
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Ask a counsellorWhat can international students study at Lincoln University?
Selected programme options include Master of Applied Computing — 180 credits, Lincoln University Campus. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.
What are the entry requirements for Lincoln University?
A recognised bachelor's degree equivalent to New Zealand Level 7, normally with a B average in final-year/300-level study. Applicants with substantial professional experience can request individual assessment. Master's entry normally requires IELTS Academic 6.5 overall and at least 6.0 in each component, or an approved equivalent. English test results must normally be no more than two years old when study begins.
How much are international tuition fees at Lincoln University?
The published 2026 international estimate is NZ$63,000 for the complete 180-credit Master of Applied Computing, not a yearly charge. A confirmed 2027 quotation was not established in this review. Allow for additional study and living costs, and use the fee confirmed in your offer. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.
When is the application deadline for Lincoln University?
For new offshore international applicants, the published deadlines are 1 December 2026 for Semester 1, 2027, and 1 June 2027 for Semester 2, 2027. The offshore November 2026 deadline was 1 September 2026 and has passed. Onshore applicants follow a different timetable; an intake listing is not confirmation of a remaining place. The course lists 9 November 2026, 22 February 2027 and 19 July 2027. November study takes twelve months; February/July study takes eighteen months across three semesters. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.
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