Diagnostic assessment

After you have completed your online application, you must come to the University to sit diagnostic assessment in English and Maths.

• The English part involves multi-choice questions in comprehension, grammar and vocabulary, and some personal writing.
• The Maths part is set at approximately the level expected in Years 11–12 in a New Zealand high school.  

Please ensure you have applied online and submitted all required admission documents. If you have queries, please contact a Student Hub.

Applications remain open until the date of the last assessment. We will update you by email once you have applied online.

• You do not need an appointment, and there is no cost. You simply attend at the appointed venue, date and time. See Next Diagnostic Assessment.
• You need your University of Auckland Student ID number.
• Bring a pen.
• Calculating devices are permitted and an online calculator is available.
• All phones must be switched off.

We will email or call you to either:

• offer a follow-up interview
• advise you of the outcome of your application

Interview

You may be required for interview. Interviews are not held on the same day as the diagnostic assessment. You'll need to be available during the following days/weeks to be interviewed via Zoom. If this should be a concern, you can further discuss this with us by phone or by email.

Special conditions

If you require special conditions, such as extra time or you wish to sit alone, please email us prior to your session.

Please make yourself known to the people in charge on the day of the assessment to inform them of your prior request.

Transport

Paid parking is available at the Owen G Glenn Building at 12 Grafton Road, City Campus. The cost depends on when you arrive.  

See parking options.

City Campus map