Degree-specific entry requirements

These requirements are intended as a guide only. You may need to obtain a score higher than the one listed in the table below, depending on the level of other applicants for the same programme.

Other requirements in addition to those listed below may also need to be met, for example an audition or interview.

Before you check the academic entry requirements for specific degree programmes below, please ensure you have read our English language requirements.

If you have completed a University Entrance qualification that is not included in the list below, visit the Minimum overseas entry requirements page or get in touch with us at the International Office.

In addition to meeting entry requirements set for domestic students, all international students with National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) or Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) qualifications will be competitively ranked in order to gain entrance to the programme of their choice.

The guaranteed entry table applies only to international students who have completed NCEA, CIE or IB in a New Zealand secondary school, applying for admission to The University of Auckland in 2012.* Contact the International Office regarding qualifications earned outside of New Zealand.

Some programmes have additional entry requirements and the scores listed in the table below are not sufficient for entry.**

If you achieve the University Entrance Standard but do not achieve a rank score that will guarantee selection into the programme you wish to study, it is still possible to be offered a place. The University of Auckland therefore invites all students to apply for admission even if the rank score is below the guaranteed entry scores.

If you achieve the University Entrance Standard but do not achieve a rank score that will guarantee selection into the programme you wish to study, it is still possible to be offered a place. The University of Auckland therefore invites all students to apply for admission even if the rank score is below the guaranteed entry scores.

*The guaranteed entry table applies only to international students who have completed NCEA, CIE or IB in a New Zealand secondary school, applying for admission to The University of Auckland in 2012. 

** These programmes have additional entry requirements and the scores listed in the table above are not sufficient for entry.
 

The degree specific entry requirements below are effective for students applying for entry in 2011. Minimum entry requirements from the Certificate in Foundation Studies to gain guaranteed entry to degrees. Aggregate four subjects excluding ACG English.

NB: For students applying for entry in 2012, minimum English Language Scores are IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5, or English for Academic Purposes (EAP) minimum grade B. Some degree programmes require higher scores, EAP does not apply to programmes which require an IELTS score of 6.5 or above.

*Each subject is out of a maximum mark of 100

• The degree specific entry requirements below are effective for students applying for entry in 2011.
• Student with a five-subject total where one subject is their first language will be considered on the basis of their four-subject total excluding their first language mark
• Students with a four-subject total where one subject is their first language will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Minimum English Language Scores are IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5, or English minimum score of 70%.  Some degree programmes require higher scores, English minimum score of 70% does not apply to programmes which require an IELTS score of 6.5 or above. See details as specified in the table below.
   

Note:

* Faculties with programmes that specify ‘Selection’ reserve the right to deny any places to applicants that meet other entry requirements
** TAFY score includes the best 4 subjects, excluding English (max 400)
*** February intake only if students are intending to apply for the MBChB in Year 2.
 

^ Need higher 4 subject total
^ ^ +1 year BSc(Biomedical) or BHSc
^ ^ ^ +1 year BSc(Biomedical)

*Please see [Ref. 8]

*Please see [Ref. 8]

 * Minimum SAT requirements are based on the Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing. To be considered for entry, applicants must submit a SAT result and a High School Diploma with transcripts from a United States accredited high school with above average grades.

[Ref. 3] Different entry standards apply to different programmes within these degrees.
[Ref. 4] Law Part I is an intermediate year comprising 90 points from any other degree, plus the Law Part I courses.
[Ref. 5] No Direct entry for International Students.
[Ref. 6] International students are not being accepted into Bachelor of Pharmacy.
[Ref. 7] Some programmes have first semester (February/March) intake only. Please refer to each faculty for more information.
[Ref. 8] For alternatives to IELTS, please email Auckland International. Email: int-questions@auckland.ac.nz
 

*Please see [Ref. 8]