General admission information

To study at The University of Auckland you must have a university entrance qualification and be selected into a programme.

The information below explains the different university entrance qualifications and what you need for selection into the programme you wish to study.

Please note that this information applies to New Zealand and Australian citizens and permanent residents. If you are an international student, please see Entry requirements for international students.

You normally must have reached the age of 16 years by 31 December in the year preceding that which admission is sought, to be eligible for admission to The University of Auckland.

For information on the criteria for consideration for applicants under the age of 16, see Underage applicants.

You must meet certain standards of English language proficiency.

You will meet these if English is your first language, or if you have a New Zealand University Entrance qualification (eg, from NCEA). For more information about literacy requirements, see the following pages:

• National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3
• Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all who have the potential to succeed at The University of Auckland.

All faculties are committed to increasing the participation and success of students from equity groups, including:

• Students from low socio-economic backgrounds.
• Students with disabilities.
• Women in Science and Engineering.
• Māori and Pacific students.

Please contact the relevant faculties directly to find out about their admission schemes. For contact details, see Faculty student centres.

To be admitted to the University, school leavers must have a university entrance qualification based on NCEA, CIE, IB or another recognised, equivalent qualification.

You must also meet the admission requirements and be selected into your programme of study.

Approved subjects and required subjects
Approved subjects are subjects approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) for university entrance. For a list of approved subjects, contact your school or visit the New Zealand Qualifications Authority website.

Required subjects are approved subjects that we require you to have studied before you can be considered for selection into some programmes. For more information, see Entry requirements for domestic applicants.

Conjoint programmes
If you are applying for a conjoint programme you must meet the admission and selection requirements for both programmes of study.

Rank scores for all applicants
All undergraduate applicants applying based on NCEA, CIE (taken in NZ) or IB will be given a rank score.

For the rank scores required for guaranteed entry in 2013, specific subject and credit requirements and any other requirements you need for admission into The University of Auckland’s undergraduate programmes, see Entry requirements for domestic applicants.

For more information about individual programme requirements, refer to the relevant faculty undergraduate prospectus or website.

Guaranteed admission
If you meet the University Entrance Standard, the rank score and the other requirements for your programme or programmes you will be offered a place.

If you are over 20 on the first day of semester, are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident, and have no formal university entrance qualification, you may be eligible for Special Admission.

If admission is approved, you may be considered for selection into programmes such as the Bachelors of Arts, Dance Studies, Education, Fine Arts, Laws (Part I), Music, Physical Education, Science or Theology.

You must consult with the relevant faculties before applying for courses or programmes. Evidence of other study or work skills will need to be provided with your application.

To find out more, see Special Admission.

The University of Auckland accepts applications from students who wish to transfer from other tertiary institutions.

• If you are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident and have studied at another tertiary institution in New Zealand or overseas, we will need to assess your results to determine your eligibility for admission to The University of Auckland.
• At the time of your application, you may also apply for credit for courses completed elsewhere.
• If you have studied at secondary level overseas, you may need to have your study assessed, and you should contact the Student Information Centre.

For more information, see Recognition of Previous Academic Study.

An Application for Admission to The University of Auckland based on a home school education will only be considered for entrance on the basis of a recognised qualification or pathway.

To find out more, see Home school education.

Applications to The University of Auckland must be received no later than the published closing date. Applications received after the closing date will only be considered on the basis of academic merit, if there are places available.

• Undergraduate application closing dates
• Postgraduate application closing dates

By post:

Applications and Admissions
The University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142
New Zealand

By courier:

Student Information Centre
Room 112
The ClockTower
22 Princes Street
Auckland 1010
New Zealand