Apply now for 2023
Ready to apply? Each programme has set admission criteria and application requirements. Details can be found in our Academic Regulations and Calendar. We’ve created this handy TipSheet to help you with the online application process.
Course titles and descriptions for 2023 are also available.
Still have questions? Learn more about our programmes. Our helpful Academic Registrar can also assist you with queries relating to programme admission or applications.
Documents Required for Application
You will need to supply/upload the following information as part of the online application process:
- Verified (e.g. by JP, lawyer, pastor) evidence of Citizenship/Residency (e.g. passport)
- Photo for student ID in .jpg format
- Personal statement of approximately 500 words which describes your life and spiritual history, including:
- How and when you came to faith in Christ
- How you maintain and develop your Christian life
- Significant experiences that have shaped you
- Why you want to study at Carey
- If you are under 20 years of age, a verified copy of your academic (e.g. NCEA) transcript or equivalent
- If you are enrolling in the Graduate Diploma/Postgraduate/Masters, a verified copy of your degree
Please note that the formation tracks have additional entry requirements.
Click on your chosen programme below to apply for 2023.
You will be taken to the ebs.ontrack login page:
- Click on “Create an account”
- Enter in your contact details and click REGISTER to continue your application
If you’ve already created an account and started your application you can access it through the Student Portal.
NZQA Qualifications:
| Programme | Semester One Starting Date |
Semester Two Starting Date |
| New Zealand Certificate in Christian Ministry | Intermission | 27 February 2023 | Not applicable |
| New Zealand Certificate in Christian Studies | 27 February 2023 | 17 July 2023 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Christian Studies | 27 February 2023 | 17 July 2023 |
| Bachelor of Applied Theology | 27 February 2023 | 17 July 2023 |
| Graduate Diploma of Applied Theology | 27 February 2023 | 17 July 2023 |
| Postgraduate Diploma of Applied Theology | 27 February 2023 | Not applicable |
| Master of Applied Theology | 27 February 2023 | Not applicable |
Non-NZQA Qualifications:
| Programme | Starting Date |
| Diploma in Pastoral Leadership | 27 February 2023 |
| Diploma in Pastoral Leadership (Youth) | 27 February 2023 |
| Diploma in Māori Leadership | Ngā Pou Amorangi | 27 February 2023 |
| Certificate in Intercultural Practice | Mission Track | 27 February 2023 |