International Baccalaureate (IB)
If you are applying for admission to The University of Auckland in 2012 based on International Baccalaureate, you will be required to meet the following entrance standard, as established by Universities New Zealand.
International students studying the International Baccalaureate in New Zealand or overseas should refer to Degree-specific entry requirements for international students.
| The University Entrance Standard |
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| An applicant will be deemed to be eligible for admission if they have been awarded the full International Baccalaureate Diploma (24 points minimum). |
To be admitted to The University of Auckland you must gain the University Entrance Standard and be selected into a programme.
- You must meet the admission requirements for your programme(s) of study. In addition to achieving university entrance, some of our undergraduate programmes have other requirements such as a portfolio, audition and/or interview (see 'Other requirements' in the table below). Please note, some programmes will require you to have taken specific subjects.
- The table below shows the rank scores required for guaranteed admission in 2012 and any other requirements you may need for admission and selection into The University of Auckland’s undergraduate programmes. Guaranteed entry scores for 2013 will be published later in 2012.
For more information about requirements for specific programmes (eg, portfolio of creative work), refer to the relevant faculty undergraduate prospectus or website.
You will be allocated a rank score according to your IB score.
For example, if you have achieved 27 points for IB, your rank score will also be 27 points. The maximum rank score is 45.
International students applying to The University of Auckland on the basis of IB will need to gain the University Entrance Standard and be selected into a programme.
To find out more about the entry requirements for international applicants, contact the International Office or see Degree-specific entry requirements for international students.
International Office
Phone: +64 9 373 7513
Fax: +64 9 373 7405
Email: int-questions@auckland.ac.nz
www.auckland.ac.nz/international
These are the undergraduate programme admission requirements for school leavers who are New Zealand or Australian citizens or permanent residents. International students will be required to achieve higher rank scores (see Degree-specific entry requirements for international students).
This table indicates the rank score for guaranteed entry in 2012, subject/credit requirements and other requirements that will gain you admission to your programme. Guaranteed entry scores for 2013 admission will be published later in 2012.
| Programme | Rank score, subject and credit requirements | Other requirements | |
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| Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) | Students who meet the University Entrance Standard will be selected on the basis of their academic performance and portfolio of creative work. |
Portfolio. An interview may be required. |
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Bachelor of Arts (BA)1 |
24 |
Nil. |
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Diploma in Languages
Certificate in Languages |
Students must be enrolled in a University of Auckland degree programme, or have completed a degree at any university. | ||
| Bachelor of Business and Information Management (BBIM) | 27 | Nil. | |
| Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) | 27 | Nil. | |
| Bachelor of Dance Studies (BDanceSt) | Students who meet the University Entrance Standard will be selected on the basis of their CV and an interview. An audition may also be required. |
Applicants may be asked to demonstrate performance skills at an audition. A CV plus an interview will be required. |
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Bachelor of Education (Teaching) (BEd(Tchg))2 Diploma of Teaching Early Childhood Education (DipTchg(ECE))2 |
24 |
Interview and referees’ reports. Applicants must be capable of meeting the requirements of the New Zealand Teachers Council, including language proficiency. |
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| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (BE(Hons)) | 31* |
Nil. *With Mathematics and Physics at HL level (SL Mathematics and Physics may be accepted based on level of grade achieved). |
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| Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | Students who meet the University Entrance Standard will be selected on the basis of their portfolio of creative work. |
Portfolio. An interview may be required. |
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| Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) | 29 | Nil. | |
| Bachelor of Human Services (BHumServ)2 | 24 | Interview, referees’ reports and other checks on suitability are required. | |
| Bachelor of Laws (LLB (Part I)) | Students must be offered a place in another bachelors degree. Entry will be based on the guaranteed scores for the other bachelors degree. | Students will be selected into Part II on the basis of their results in Part I. | |
| Bachelor of Music (BMus) | Composition and Musicology majors | 24 | A statement of musical background/experience is required for applicants taking the major in Composition or Musicology. |
| Classical Performance, Jazz Performance or Popular Music majors | 24 | An audition is required for applicants taking the major in Classical Performance, Jazz Performance or Popular Music. | |
| Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs) | 29 | Nil. | |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) | 29 | Interview. | |
| Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE)2 | 24 |
Interview and referees’ reports. Applicants must be capable of meeting the requirements of the New Zealand Teachers Council, including language proficiency. |
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| Bachelor of Planning (BPlan) | 30 | Written statement of intent. | |
| Bachelor of Property (BProp) | 27 | Nil. | |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc)3 | Biomedical Science | 32 | Nil. |
| Sport and Exercise Science | 26 | Plus 14 credits in Biological Sciences and/or Human Biology at NCEA Level 3 or equivalent or permission of Departmental Undergraduate Committee. | |
| All other majors/specialisations | 25 | Nil. | |
| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)2 | 24 |
Interview and referees’ reports. Applicants must be capable of meeting the requirements of the Social Workers’ Registration Act. |
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| Bachelor of Technology (BTech) | 27 | Nil. | |
| Bachelor of Theology (BTheol)4 | 24 | Nil. | |
Applicants must achieve the greater of the two rank scores for their selected programmes and must meet the entry requirements for both programmes. Not all degree programmes have conjoint options. For a list of conjoint options available, see Conjoint programmes.
| Programme | Rank score, subject and credit requirements | Other requirements |
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| Bachelor of Arts conjoints | 29 | Nil. |
| Bachelor of Commerce conjoints | 29 | Nil. |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) conjoints | 33* |
Nil. *With Mathematics and Physics at HL level (SL Mathematics and Physics may be accepted based on level of grade achieved). |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts conjoints | 29 |
Portfolio. An interview may be required. |
| Bachelor of Health Sciences conjoints | 29 | Nil. |
| Bachelor of Laws (Part I) conjoints | Admission will be based on the conjoint score for the other degree | Students will be selected into Part II on the basis of their results in Part I. |
| Bachelor of Music conjoints | 29 | An audition is required for applicants taking the major in Classical Performance, Jazz Performance, or Popular Music. A statement of musical background/experience is required for applicants taking the major in Composition or Musicology. |
| Bachelor of Nursing conjoints | 29 | Nil. |
| Bachelor of Property conjoints | 29 | Nil. |
| Bachelor of Science conjoints | 29 | Nil. |
| Bachelor of Theology conjoints | 29 | Nil. |
1. Māori school leaver applicants who achieve the University Entrance (UE) Standard will be admitted to the Bachelor of Arts (BA) through the Targeted Admission Scheme.
2. Māori and Pacific school leaver applicants who achieve the UE Standard and meet other requirements will be admitted to the programmes in the Faculty of Education through the Targeted Admission Scheme.
3. Māori and Pacific school leaver applicants who achieve the UE Standard will be admitted to the Bachelor of Science (BSc) through the Targeted Admission Scheme. Higher admission standards are required for the majors in Biomedical Science and Sport and Exercise Science.
4. Māori and Pacific school leaver applicants who achieve the UE Standard will be admitted to the Bachelor of Theology (BTheol) through the Targeted Admission Scheme.
Applicants for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) must first complete Year 1 of either the BHSc or the BSc in Biomedical Science, or have completed another degree approved by the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.
Applicants for the Bachelor of Optometry (BOptom) must first complete the set courses from the common year of the BSc in Biomedical Science (or equivalent) or have completed another degree approved by the Faculty of Science.
International students will be required to achieve higher rank scores.
The University of Auckland has taken all steps to ensure that the information on this page is correct but notes that changes may occur.
