Lincoln University - NZ

Applications are rolling for both semesters. For a February start, apply by early December to leave time for your offer, fee payment and visa; for July, apply by early May. Some postgraduate programmes with limited places close earlier, so check the course page.

Lincoln has two main intakes: Semester 1 in February and Semester 2 in July. Most undergraduate and taught master's programmes admit for both. Wine and viticulture and some research programmes are February only, so check before you plan.

You need a New Zealand fee-paying student visa. After you accept your offer and pay tuition, Lincoln sends confirmation, and you apply online to Immigration New Zealand with proof of funds of NZD 20,000 a year, medical certificates and, for longer stays, a police certificate.

Global management and marketing, applied computing, wine and viticulture, environmental management and agricultural science are the most applied-for programmes. Master's entry usually needs a bachelor's degree with a B average (around 60-65% for Indian degrees) and IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0.

Yes. Lincoln offers international merit scholarships that reduce tuition for high-achieving undergraduate and taught master's applicants, with most assessed automatically from your application, plus research scholarships for thesis-based students. Check the university's scholarships page for current amounts and closing dates.