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Unversity Entrance Requirements

Here is the minimum you need to achieve in NCEA to qualify for University Entrance. Students must meet all of the following

  • NCEA Level 3 (60 credits or more at L3)
  • Three subjects - at Level 3 or above, made up of:
  • 14 credits each, in three approved subjects
  • Literacy – 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of
  • 5 credits in reading
  • 5 credits in writing
  • Numeracy – 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of:
  • Achievement Standards – specified Achievement Standards available through a range of subjects, or
  • Unit Standards - package of three numeracy Unit Standards (26623, 26626, 26627- all three required).

The 10 credits at Level 2 Reading and Writing need to be from the NZQA approved list of Standards

Go to NZQA and search ‘Literacy Requirements for University Entrance’.

University Entrance represents the minimum entrance to University and does not guarantee you a place. Some courses have limited entry and have additional requirements – make sure you find out what these are!

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University Approved Subjects taught at OAS

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Mathematics with Calculus
  • Mathematics with Statistics
  • Te Reo Maori
  • Visual Art
  • English
  • Geography
  • Music
  • History
  • Physical Education
  • Business Studies
  • Digital Technologies
  • Drama
  • Graphics

For a full list go to www.nzqa.govt.nz and search ‘University Approved Subjects’.

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Example: University of Auckland: Entry Requirements for 2015

In addition to achieving University Entrance, some of the undergraduate programmes require you to have taken specific subjects and gained minimum credits in certain subjects. Some programmes have other requirements such as a portfolio, audition and/or interview. A rank score is needed for entry into all courses You will be allocated a rank score based on your best 80 credits at Level 3 or higher over a maximum of five approved subjects, weighted by the level of achievement attained in each set of credits. If you achieve fewer than 80 credits, the rank score will be based on those credits you have gained at Level 3 over a maximum of five approved subjects and weighted by the level of achievement. The approved subjects are determined by the NZQA and a list is available on the NZQA website.

  • The rank score will be calculated by awarding the following points for up to 24 credits in each approved subject taken at Level 3. The maximum rank score is 320. Excellence 4 points Merit 3 points Achieved 2 points
  • Credits obtained in any required subjects do not have to be among the best 80 credits used for ranking purposes.
  • NCEA Level 3 credits achieved in previous years may be counted towards the 80 best credits used for ranking purposes.
  • Level 3 subject requirements for a specific programme may be met in Year 12.
  • You are strongly encouraged to take achievement standards as preparation for University study.

The table below shows a few examples of the rank scores required for guaranteed entry in 2015, specific subject and credit requirements and any other requirements you need for admission.

ProgrammeRank score, subject and credit requirements
Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS)   230
A minimum of 16 credits in one subject from Table A
and a minimum of 16 credits in one subject from Table B.
Subject to the qualitative evaluation of a portfolio of creative work and written statement.
Bachelor of Arts (BA)1 150
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)2 180
with a minimum of 16 credits in each of three subjects from Table A and/or Table B.


Table ATable B
Classical Studies  
English
Geography
History
History of Art
Te Reo Māori OR
Te Reo Rangatira
2Accounting
Biology
Calculus
Chemistry
Economics
Mathematics*
Physics Statistics

*Cannot be used in combination with Calculus &/or Statistics

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