NICAI's Undergraduate Supplementary Application process

Some of the programmes available at NICAI have extra requirements for admission. This section contains the necessary forms and information needed to complete an admission application for NICAI, and also provides advice on interview, audition and portfolio preparation and sample portfolios.

If you are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) programme, you must complete The University of Auckland online application process, accessible on the main University website.

Supplementary Application process

You must also complete NICAI’s Supplementary Application for the BAS. This Supplementary Application consists of the completed form, your portfolio and your written statement.

All portfolios are to be submitted in hard copy format and should include examples that show a range of drawing techniques and media. We strongly recommend that you allow yourself plenty of time to prepare this body of work to the specifications defined for the BAS. Full details on the format and content of the portfolio can be found on the BAS Supplementary Application form.

Note: the Supplementary Application form must be completed in addition to the University's online application process. 

If you are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Dance Studies (BDanceSt) programme, you must complete The University of Auckland online application process, accessible on the main University website.

Supplementary Application process

You must also complete NICAI’s Supplementary Application for the BDanceSt. This Supplementary Application consists of the completed form, your written statement and your curriculum vitae.

Applicants for the Dance Studies programme are required to attend an interview and/or participate in a group audition. We will contact you about a date and time for this audition.

Note that this form must be completed in addition to the University's online application process.

If you are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) programme, you must complete The University of Auckland online application process, accessible on the main University website.

Supplementary Application process

You must also complete NICAI’s Supplementary Application for the BFA. This Supplementary Application consists of the completed form, your portfolio, written statement, academic transcript (if required) and your curriculum vitae (if required).

Full details on the format and content of the portfolio can be found on the BFA Supplementary Application form. We strongly recommend that you allow yourself plenty of time to prepare this body of work to the specifications defined for the BFA.

How to prepare your portfolio / Register for Portfolio Workshops

New dates for 2012 Portfolio Workshops to be confirmed.

After the initial Supplementary Application has been reviewed, you may be invited to attend an interview with Elam academic staff.

Note that this form must be completed in addition to the University's online application process.

If you have successfully completed Part III of your BFA degree, you may be eligible to apply for entry into the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) (BFA(Hons)) for your fourth year of study.

The BMus offers five majors: Classical Performance, Composition, Jazz Performance, Musicology, and Popular Music. The requirements and closing dates differ for each so please see below for details.

If you are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Music (BMus) programme, you must complete The University of Auckland online application process, accessible on the main University website.

Supplementary Application process

You must also complete NICAI’s Supplementary Application for all majors of the BMus.

Classical Performance major

The Supplementary Application for the Classical Performance major consists of the completed form, a good quality pre-audition CD (piano applicants only), your curriculum vitae, including a referee's report and a copy of your highest grade Music certificate.

All applicants are required to present a live audition. Auditions are held from the last week of October.

Note that this form must be completed in addition to the University's online application process. 

Composition major

The Supplementary Application for the Composition major consists of the completed form and a statement of musical background and experience. Note that this form must be completed in addition to the University's online application process. 

Jazz Performance major

The Supplementary Application for the Jazz Performance major consists of the completed form, a good quality pre-audition CD or video and your curriculum vitae, including a referee's report.

Applicants may be required to attend an audition/interview. Auditions are held from the last week of October.

Note that this form must be completed in addition to the University's online application process.

Musicology major

The Supplementary Application for the Musicology major consists of the completed form and a statement of musical background and experience. Note that this form must be completed in addition to the University's online application process.

Popular Music major

The Supplementary Application for the Popular Music major consists of the completed form, a good quality pre-audition CD or video and your curriculum vitae, including a referee's report.

Applicants may be required to attend an audition/interview. Auditions are held from the last week of October.

Note that this form must be completed in addition to the University's online application process.

If you are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Planning (BPlan) programme, you must complete The University of Auckland online application process, accessible on the main University website.

Selection is dependent upon your academic performance based on your rank score and a BPlan Supplementary Application. For further information about rank scores and an indication of the rank score required for admission visit entry requirements.

Supplementary Application process

You must also complete NICAI’s Supplementary Application for the BPlan. This Supplementary Application consists of the completed form and your written statement.

Note that this form must be completed in addition to the University's online application process.