Foundation programmes for international students

Foundation programmes in New Zealand are taught by University of Auckland Internationl College. Foundation study usually takes a year, although accelerated 8-month programmes are available to qualified students.

• The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies (taught by University of Auckland International College

The University of Auckland and NCUK

The University of Auckland is proud to be an NCUK University Partner, welcoming students who have successfully completed the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY), the NCUK International Year One (IYOne) in Business and Engineering, and the NCUK Master's Preparation (MP) programme as a recognised pathway to our degree programmes.

NCUK is a leading global provider of university pathway programmes, enabling international students to progress to world-class universities. Formed by universities, NCUK has supported over 50,000 students in achieving their academic ambitions.

NCUK pathways are developed in collaboration with universities to provide students with the academic knowledge, language proficiency, and study skills needed to excel in higher education. NCUK’s global network of over 110 Study Centres across 40+ countries gives students the flexibility to begin their journey to The University of Auckland from a location that suits them.

For more information about NCUK, visit www.ncuk.ac.uk.

Foundation or pathway programmes are designed to prepare students for University education, but also to develop skills in:

• Critical and independent thinking
• Computer use and research
• Essential subject knowledge, for example in accounting, calculus, chemistry, computer science, design, economics, English, geography, physics and statistics

After completing your programme, you can gain guaranteed entry into University of Auckland undergraduate degree programmes, if you meet the following requirements:

• The minimum overall foundation course average score for the relevant undergraduate degree programme
• English language proficiency at a level equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of at least 6.0 overall, with no band below 5.5. (Note that some programmes may require higher scores)
• Meeting any additional programme entry requirements such as interviews, auditions or portfolios

For detailed information on the requirements for admission into undergraduate degree programmes, see Entry requirements.

University of Auckland International College
345 Queen Street
Auckland 1141
New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 307 5399
Fax: +64 9 377 7125
Email: admissions@up.education
Website: www.internationalcollege.ac.nz

NCUK
Spaces, Peter House
Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 5AN
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 3303 413 290
Email: student@ncuk.ac.uk
Website: https://www.ncuk.ac.uk/