Admission for international students

These requirements are intended as a guide only. Applicants 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 be required, 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 contact Applications and Admissions.

In addition to meeting entry requirements set for domestic applicants, all international applicants with National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 or University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) (taken in New Zealand) qualifications, will be competitively ranked in order to gain entrance to the programme of their choice.

For more information please see the 2013 and 2014 School Leaver Entry Requirements for Guaranteed Admission for international applicants from New Zealand Secondary Schools.

To be admitted to The University of Auckland in 2013 and 2014 you need to gain a University Entrance qualification based on NCEA Level 3, University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) taken in New Zealand, International Baccalaureate (IB) or another recognised, equivalent qualification AND be selected into a programme.

Please contact Applications and Admissions regarding qualifications earned outside of New Zealand.

For more information please see:

National Certificate of Educational Achievement – (NCEA) Level 3
University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) taken in NZ
International Baccalaureate (IB)
 

The degree specific minimum entry requirements from the Certificate in Foundation Studies are outlined below. These are effective for applicants applying for entry to The University of Auckland in 2013.

Aggregate four subjects excluding ACG English.

For applicants applying for entry in 2013, 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.

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* Faculties with programmes that specify 'Selection' have additional entry requirements and entry is subject to faculty approval. The scores listed alone are not sufficient for entry.

The degree specific minimum entry requirements from the Taylors Auckland Foundation Year (TAFY) are outlined below. These are effective for applicants applying for entry to The University of Auckland in 2013.

Applicants 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.

Applicants with a four-subject total where one subject is their first language will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For applicants applying for entry in 2013, 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.

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* Faculties with programmes that specify ‘Selection’ reserve the right to deny any places to applicants that meet other entry requirements
**  +1 year BSc (Biomedical Science) or BHSc
***  +1 year BSc (Biomedical Science)

These requirements are intended as a guide only. Applicants 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.

These requirements are intended as a guide only. Applicants 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.

 * Minimum SAT requirements are based on the Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing.

[Ref. 3] Different entry requirements apply to different programmes within these degrees.
[Ref. 4] Law Part I is an intermediate year comprising 90 points from any other degree, plus Law Part I courses.
[Ref. 5] No direct entry for international students.
[Ref. 6] The Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) is not ordinarily available to international students
[Ref. 7] Some programmes have Semester One (February/March) intake only. Please refer to each faculty for more information.
[Ref. 8] For alternatives to IELTS, please email Applications and Admissions. Email: int-questions@auckland.ac.nz