Minimum overseas entry requirements
If you gained your university entrance qualification outside New Zealand and wish to study an undergraduate level programme at The University of Auckland, you must have your qualification approved for admission. The table below sets out acceptable qualifications from the countries that provide most of our international students.
If your university entrance qualification is not included in the table below, admission will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
If you have an entry requirement question that is not answered here, please contact Applications and Admissions.
If you do not meet the minimum entry requirements, please consider our Foundation Programme as an alternative pathway to gaining admission to undergraduate programmes at The University of Auckland, see foundation programmes.
Undergraduate
As well as the minimum University Entrance requirements, international students must fulfil additional entry requirements to gain admission to some degree programmes at The University of Auckland. These additional requirements vary, depending on the programme you are applying for.
To see requirements for each degree programme, go to Degree-specific entry requirements.
Postgraduate
If you are an international student interested in postgraduate study at The University of Auckland, acceptance into a postgraduate programme is normally based on academic merit and is at the discretion of the Associate Dean (Postgraduate) of the relevant faculty. For details of the minimum entry requirements for postgraduate programmes, see Postgraduate entry requirements.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide satisfactory evidence of your English language proficiency. For details of specific English language requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, see English language requirements.
| Country | Minimum overseas entry requirement for The University of Auckland |
|---|---|
| African countries |
Ghana: West Africa Higher School Certificate. GCE 'A' Levels – CCC. See Degree-specific entry requirements.
|
| Austria | Reifeprufung/Matura from Allgemeinbildenden Hoheren Schulen. |
| Bangladesh | One year's successful bachelor degree level study at a recognised institution of university standing with good passing grades. |
| Brazil | One year's successful bachelor degree level study at a recognised institution of university standing with good passing grades. |
| Canada | Completion of Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or High School Diploma equivalent which include University preparatory courses and English. A minimum overall average of 68 percent is required; grading systems vary from province to province OR Successful completion of an Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degree from an accredited community college. |
| Chile | One year's successful bachelor degree level study at a recognised institution of university standing with good passing grades. |
| China (People's Republic) | One year's successful bachelor degree level study at a recognised institution of university standing with good passing grades. |
| Colombia | One year's successful bachelor degree level study at a recognised institution of university standing with good passing grades. |
| Denmark | Hojere Forberedelseseksamen or Hojere Handelseksamen. |
| Fiji and Pacific Islands | Completion of the Fiji Form 7 Examination with a minimum aggregate score of 350 over 5 subjects and including 60 percent in English – Fiji Ministry of Education Official Results OR Completion of the USP Foundation Certificate Programme with a minimum eight passes and at least a B average OR Completion of the South Pacific Form seven Certificate with a minimum B average over five approved subjects, including a B grade in English-Official results from the South Pacific Education Assessment Board in Suva, Fiji and endorsed by the NZVCC OR One year's successful bachelor degree level study at a recognised institution of university standing with good passing grades. |
| Finland | Ylioppilastutkinoto/Studentexamen (Matriculation Certificate) |
| France | Baccalaureate |
| Germany | Abitur/Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife. |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong Diploma in Secondary Education. Assessed on a case-by-case basis. |
| Indonesia | One year's successful bachelor degree level study at a recognised institution of university standing with good passing grades. |
| Iran | One year's successful bachelor degree level study at a recognised institution of university standing with good passing grades. |
| Iraq | One year's successful bachelor degree level study at a recognised institution of university standing with good passing grades. |
| Israel | Bagrut (Matriculation) OR Mechina (university preparatory). In Bagrut, grades of seven or above in six subjects should be obtained. |
| Japan | Completion of a Junior College Diploma/Associate degree OR One year's successful bachelor degree level study at a recognised institution of university standing with good passing grades. |
| Malaysia | STPM – three principal passes. See Degree-specific entry requirements OR UEC – a total score of 15 or less over six best subjects, including one of advanced mathematics, chemistry or physics OR AUSMAT – minimum ATAR of 74 OR Foundation programmes MUFY, UNSWFY, QFY OR OSSD – minimum of 65 percent. |
| Mexico | One year's successful bachelor degree level study at a recognised institution of university standing with good passing grades. |
| Netherlands | VWO - Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs |
| Norway | Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole |
| Oman | One year's successful bachelor degree level study at a recognised institution of university standing with good passing grades. |
| Pakistan | One year's successful bachelor degree level study at a recognised institution of university standing with good passing grades. |
| Papua New Guinea | One year's successful bachelor degree level study at a recognised institution of university standing with good passing grades. |
| Singapore | GCE ‘A’ Levels - CCC. See Degree-specific entry requirements. |
| South Africa | National Senior Certificate - Applicants must have completed the certificate and be eligible to enrol in a bachelor’s degree at a South African university. (This information will be on the certificate). |
| South Korea | Junior College Diploma OR One year's successful bachelor degree level study at a recognised institution of university standing with good passing grades. |
| Sri Lanka | GCE ‘A’ Levels - CCC. See Degree-specific entry requirements. |
| Sweden | Avgangsbetyg/Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskola (previously Studentexamen)(Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) |
| Switzerland | Federal Maturity Certificate Maturitatxaeugnis - German cantons Certificat de Maturite - French cantons Baccalaureat - Vaud canton Attestato di Matruita - Italian canton |
| Taiwan | Junior College Diploma OR One year's successful bachelor degree level study at a recognised institution of university standing with good passing grades. |
| United Arab Emirates | One year's successful bachelor degree level study at a recognised institution of university standing with good passing grades. |
| United Kingdom | GCE ‘A’ Levels - CCC. See Degree-specific entry requirements. OR Award of the full five subject certificate with a minimum of 30 points overall in the Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE). |
| USA | Successful completion of High School Diploma from an accredited high school plus ACT composite score of 25 or a minimum SAT result of 1725 (Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing section); scores vary by programme OR Successful completion of an Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degree from an accredited community college. |
| Vietnam | One year's successful bachelor degree level study at a recognised institution of university standing with good passing grades. |
To obtain further information about the programmes available at The University of Auckland, contact an overseas agent or representative near you.
Alternatively, contact:
Applications and Admissions
Phone: +64 9 373 7513
Fax: +64 9 373 7405
Email: int-questions@auckland.ac.nz
