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You will be eligible to apply to study at BTI if you meet both the academic and character requirements for your chosen programme.
When you are ready to start, please select your programme link below to create an account and begin your application!
Select the programme you would like to apply for.
Select Let’s Get Started to create an account.
Fill out your details and click on Register.
This will automatically take you to the Homepage.
Follow the the steps on the page to start your online application.
To continue an online application, select the Continue An Existing Application button.
For the dates available to apply to study for this programme please refer to the online information page.
Mid-year intakes commence in July for the following programmes. Please refer to the academic calendars for the exact starting date for a specific programme.
Online application submissions close July 3rd
Online application submissions close July 3rd
Online application submissions close July 3rd
Online application submissions close June 30th
Please note: The mid-year intake for the Bachelor of Social Work is offered as Headstart: One course from the programme to complete in Semester 2 and the remaining courses to be completed either full-time or part-time over the following years of study.
Please note: Applications submitted and received for the following programme(s) for the 2026 start of year intake(s) will be processed once the 2025 mid-year intakes for all programmes have commenced:
In determining eligibility for entry, BTI uses a system of multiple entry requirement criteria, which include:
You can check the entry criteria for each programme below:
Applicants should have empathy with the Christian ethos of BTI, which aims to help students develop a Christian perspective on life and their field of work. Students should have qualities such as personal integrity, diligence and teachability, together with those outlined in the character references. Applicants will be required to grant permission to the Ministry of Justice to release any information concerning criminal convictions.
If you are planning on paying your tuition fees via Student Loan please make an application with Studylink as soon as possible. You can start an application with Studylink before completing your BTI application.
Each programme has specific documentation which needs to be supplied with your application. You will see what documentation is required when you work through your online application and you can also click on the links below for each programme’s required documentation list.
You may bring certain experience and/or qualifications that might parallel parts of the programme in which you are enrolling. In these circumstances you can seek the credit towards (and thus exemption from) those aspects of the programme. This opportunity is in keeping with BTI’s Credit Recognition and Transfer Policy (CRT).
For more information including the requirements and process for CRT please contact the Applications Administrator applications@bti.ac.nz.
Academic staff will interview all applicants eligible for entry into a programme. Interviews can be carried out either by Zoom or onsite and are intended to supplement evidence of character, academic achievement and motivation. BTI may require an in person interview for some applicants irrespective of where they live. The outcome of the interview, including an offer of a studentship place if successful, will be advised as soon as possible after the interview.
The Application Fee is a non-refundable payment for processing an application. To pay, go to our secure online payment portal. Alternatively, you may pay by EFTPOS or credit card onsite at the BTI reception.
Applications Administrator
Phone: +64 (0)7 562 2938
applications@bti.ac.nz
BTI Office
24 Elder Lane, Bethlehem, Tauranga 3110
Phone: +64 (0)7 562 2902
reception@bti.ac.nz