English language requirements
The University of Auckland sets standards for English Language proficiency for admission to the University for international students.
All applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide satisfactory evidence of their proficiency in English. This could take the form of an IELTS or TOEFL score.
| IELTS (Academic) | Paper-based TOEFL | Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (UG) | Overall score of 6.0 and all bands 5.5 or better |
Overall score of 550 plus Essay (TWE) of 4.5 |
Overall score of 80 plus a Writing score of 21 |
| Postgraduate (PG) | Overall score of 6.5 and all bands 6.0 or better |
Overall score of 575 plus Essay (TWE) of 4.5 |
Overall score of 90 plus a Writing score of 21 |
| Programme | IELTS (Academic) | Paper-based TOEFL | Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate and Postgraduate Diplomas in Teaching: (Early Childhood) (Primary) (Secondary) |
Overall score of 7.5 and all bands 7.5 or better |
Overall score of 625 plus Essay (TWE) of 5.0 |
Overall score of 106 plus a Writing score of 24 |
| All Engineering programmes (UG & PG) Undergraduate Nursing and Health Science (BNursing and BHSc)Graduate Diploma in Arts Graduate Diploma in Commerce |
Overall score of 6.5 and all bands 6.0 or better |
Overall score of 575 plus Essay (TWE) of 4.5 |
Overall score of 90 plus a Writing score of 21 |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | Overall score of 7.5 and all bands 7.0 or better |
Overall score of 625 plus Essay (TWE) of 5.0 |
Overall score of 106 plus a Writing score of 24 |
| Postgraduate programmes in interpreting and translation, including Master of Professional Studies (Translation) | Overall score of 7.0 and all bands 6.0 or better |
Overall score of 600 plus Essay (TWE) of 4.5 |
Overall score of 100 plus a Writing score of 21 |
| Master of Speech Language Therapy (MSLTPrac) | Overall score of 7.5 and all bands 7.0 or better |
Overall score of 625 plus Essay (TWE) of 5.0 |
Overall score of 106 plus a Writing score of 24 |
| Postgraduate programmes in Education | Overall score of 7.0 and all bands 6.5 or better | Overall score of 600 plus Essay (TWE) of 5.0 | Overall score of 100 plus a Writing score of 24 |
| Postgraduate programmes in Law | Overall score of 7.0 and all bands 6.5 or better | Overall score of 600 plus Essay (TWE) of 5.0 | Overall score of 100 plus a Writing score of 24 |
Postgraduate applicants who have a conditional offer from The University of Auckland may be considered for entry to the Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP) or the 12 week fast track EAP programme at The University of Auckland English Language Academy (ELA).* For both programmes, students who gain a B-/B/B+ grade are deemed to have achieved an IELTS equivalency of 6.5 and students who gain an A-/A/A+ grade are deemed to have achieved an IELTS equivalency of 7.0. More details on the FCertEAP programme may be found at http://www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/courses/fcerteap/
Please contact The International Office for further information regarding English language requirements.
*Certain conditions apply for entry to the fast track EAP programme. Please Visit the English Language Academy for further queries.
