NCEA – University Entrance Requirements

NCEA - Ngā Paeuru Tomo Whare Wānanga

The University Entrance (UE) requirement is the minimum requirement for entry to university, specifically:

• Achievement of NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 or higher and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher);
• 14 credits in each of three Level 3 subjects from the approved List;
• UE Numeracy – 10 credits at Level 1 or higher from specified Achievement Standards;
• UE Literacy – 10 credits (5 in Reading and 5 in Writing) from specific Level 2, and higher, Achievement Standards, or specific Te Reo Māori and Te Reo Rangatira Level 2 Standards;
• Credits can be accumulated over more than one year in a subject.

For further information please visit www.nzqa.govt.nz.

NZQA Approved Subjects for University Entrance

REMEMBER: University Entrance provides entrance to university; however, more and more universities require certain subject areas to be included and some have specific entry criteria. All universities publish these details.

For a complete list of NCEA Achievement Standards for each approved subject, please click here.

NZQA Approved Subjects for University Entrance