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Admission Requirements for 2007

Institution Name

Entrance Requirements

English Requirements

The University of Auckland 

Tel 64-9-3737513

Email

international@auckland.ac.nz

Website www.auckland.ac.nz

 

 

 

 

The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies

Refer to handout on Entry Requirements for 2007 given by your tutor.

CIE Qualification

Ad Eundem University Entrance Standard as established by the NZVCC (refer to note 1).

http://www.auckland.ac.nz/docs/sa/admissions/cie2005.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

The University of Auckland

IELTS 6 with minimum 5.5 in each band

Exceptions:

Engineering, Law and Nursing

- IELTS 6.5 with minimum 6 in each band

Education – IELTS 7 with minimum 7 in each band

 

 

 

 

AUT

(Bachelors Degree)

Tel 64-9-9179637

Email

International.centre@aut.ac.nz

Website www.aut.ac.nz

 

 

 

 

The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies

·       Successful completion of the Foundation certificate.

·       Minimum 210/400 for most programmes.

·       Certain programmes have additional entry requirements.

      Business: 220/400 (limited places)

      Education: 210/400 (Referees Report, Police Clearance, Personal Declaration)

      Information Technology: 225/400 (Foundation Statistics)

      Applied Science: 210/400 (Foundation Biology, Chemistry, Statistics)

      Health Science (Nursing): 210/400 (Medical Report, Referee Reports)

CIE Qualification

Ad Eundem University Entrance Standard as established by the NZVCC (refer to note 1)

http://intouch.aut.ac.nz/intouch/CourseInfo/knowledge_base/kb_sub.php?sectionid=72

 

 

 

 

IELTS 6.5 with minimum 6 in each band for most programmes

Exceptions:

Applied Science, Applied Science conjoint with Business, Medical Laboratory Science and Engineering Technology

- IELTS 6 with minimum 5 in each band

Dance and Sport & Recreation

- IELTS 6.5 overall

Health Science (Midwifery and Nursing)

- IELTS 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each band

Education – IELTS 6.5 with minimum 7 in speaking and 6 in each other band

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUT

(Certificate & Diploma Programmes) 

Tel 64-9-9179637

Email

International.centre@aut.ac.nz

Website www.aut.ac.nz

 

 

 

 

NZ qualifications

Foundation students applying for Diploma/Certificate programmes can be assessed on previous academic results provided they can produce a ‘good’ first semester report.

Year 12 or equivalent

IGCSE (higher grades)

(Students who wish to apply for NZ Diploma in Business are advised to apply for Diploma in Advertising or Marketing which could also staircase to Bachelor of Business in any subject major as NZ Diploma in Business fills up very quickly.)

Overseas qualifications

High School Certificate

http://www.aut.ac.nz/international/international_students/application/entry_requirements/academic_requirements.htm

 

 

 

 

 

Certificate in Business Level 2 - IELTS 5

Certificate in Business Level 3

- IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5 in each band

NZ Diploma in Business, Diploma in Advertising & Diploma in Marketing

- IELTS 6 with a minimum of 6 in writing

Faculty of Arts

Certificate Programmes (most programmes)

- IELTS 5.5 with minimum 5 in each band

Diploma Programmes

Applied Fashion Technology and Languages

- IELTS 5.5 overall with min 5 in each band

Most other diploma programmes – IELTS 6 with minimum 5.5 in each band

 

 

 

 


The University of Canterbury

Tel 64-3-3642459

Email

international@canterbury.ac.nz

Website www.canterbury.ac.nz

 

 

 

 

The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies

·       Successful completion of the Foundation certificate.

·       Each applicant assessed individually.

·       Certain programmes may have higher entry requirements.

CIE Qualification

Ad Eundem University Entrance Standard as established by the NZVCC (refer to note 1)

http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/liaison/university_entrance.shtml

 

 

 

 

IELTS 6 with no band less than 5.5,

http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/intstud/admiss/english.shtml

 

 

 

 

 

Victoria University of Wellington

Tel 64-4-4635350

Email

Victoria-international@vuw.ac.nz

Website www.vuw.ac.nz

 

 

 

 

The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies

·       Successful completion of the Foundation certificate.

·       Scoring minimum 240/400.

CIE Qualification

Ad Eundem University Entrance Standard as established by the NZVCC (refer to note 1)

http://www.vuw.ac.nz/home/studying/enrol_admission.html#international

 

 

 

 

IELTS 6 with no band less than 5.5

 

 

Massey University

(Bachelors Degree) 

Tel 64-6-3505599

(Palmeston North)

Tel 09 4140800 (Auckland)

Email

international@massey.ac.nz

Website www.massey.ac.nz

 

 

 

 

The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies

·       Successful completion of the Foundation certificate.

·       Each applicant assessed individually.

·       Certain programmes may have higher entry requirements.

CIE Qualification

Ad Eundem University Entrance Standard as established by the NZVCC (refer to note 1)

http://international.massey.ac.nz/howdoiapply/countryrequirements.htm#NZ

http://international.massey.ac.nz/howdoiapply/HowdoIapply_entrance.htm

 

 

 

 

IELTS 6 with no band less than 5.5

Exceptions:

Bachelor of Aviation (ATP) - IELTS 6.5 overall (with no band less than 6)

Journalism - IELTS 7 overall

Teaching - IELTS 6.5 in every band

Vet Nursing - IELTS 6.5 overall (with no band less than 6)

Vet Science - IELTS 6.5 overall (with no band less than 6) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Massey University

(Diploma Programme)

Tel 64-6-3505599

(Palmeston North)

Tel 09 4140800 (Auckland)

Email

international@massey.ac.nz

Website www.massey.ac.nz

 

 

 

 

NZ qualifications

Year 12 or equivalent

Overseas qualifications

High School Certificate

 

 

 

 

IELTS 6.0

 

 

 

 


The University of Waikato

Tel 64-7-8384439

Email intlc@waikato.ac.nz

Website www.waikato.ac.nz

 

 

 

 

The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies

·       Successful completion of the Foundation certificate.

·       Each applicant assessed individually.

·       Certain programmes may have higher entry requirements.

CIE Qualification

Ad Eundem University Entrance Standard as established by the NZVCC (refer to note 1)

http://www.waikato.ac.nz/international/applform.htm#EntAdmReq

http://www.waikato.ac.nz/international/applform.htm#EnglishLanguageRequirements

 

 

 

 

IELTS 6 with minimum 6 in writing

Exceptions:

Electronic Commerce, Management Studies, Science, Science (Technology) and Engineering

- IELTS 6 with no band less than 6

Tourism and Communication Studies

- IELTS 6 overall, writing 6 and no other bands less than 5.5

Teaching, Law and Law conjoint degrees

- IELTS 6.5 overall with writing 6

 

 

 

 

 

The University of Otago

Tel 64-3-4798344

Email

international.admissions@otago.ac.nz

Website www.otago.ac.nz

 

 

 

 

The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies

·       Successful completion of the Foundation certificate.

·       Scoring minimum 270/400.

·       Certain programmes may have higher entry requirements.

CIE Qualification

Ad Eundem University Entrance Standard as established by the NZVCC (refer to note 1)

 

http://www.otago.ac.nz/international/undergraduate/entrance_requirements.html

http://www.otago.ac.nz/international/undergraduate/application_process.html

 

 

 

IELTS 6 overall with minimum 6 in each band

http://www.otago.ac.nz/international/undergraduate/english_requirements.html

 

 

 

 

 

Lincoln University

(Bachelors Degree, Certificates & Diplomas)

Tel 64-3-3253826

Email

wwwic@lincoln.ac.nz

Website www.lincoln.ac.nz

 

 

 

 

The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies

·       Successful completion of the Foundation certificate.

·       Each applicant assessed individually.

·       Certain programmes may have higher entry requirements.

CIE Qualification

Ad Eundem University Entrance Standard as established by the NZVCC (refer to note 1)

http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/new/entrance.htm

 

 

 

 

IELTS 6 overall with minimum 5.5 in each band

 

UNITEC

(Bachelors Degree)

Tel 64-9-8154302

Email

international@unitec.ac.nz

Website www.unitec.ac.nz

 

 

 

The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies

·       Successful completion of the Foundation certificate.

·       Each applicant assessed individually.

CIE Qualification

Ad Eundem University Entrance Standard as established by the NZVCC (refer to note 1)

Unitec also accepts IELTS in place of the English NCEA requirements (A minimum of 8 NCEA credits in English at Level 2 of which 4 must be in Reading and 4 in Writing, or equivalent

http://www.unitec.ac.nz/index.cfm?12743F12-0F00-4B14-AA24-278A1F877AC8

 

 

 

 

 

Applied Animal Technology, Architecture, Arts, Arts/Business conjoint, Construction, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Performing Art, Resource Management and Sport -  IELTS 6 with minimum 5 in each band

Business - IELTS 6 with minimum 5.5 in each band

Applied Science, Computing Systems, Design, Engineering, Health Science, Communication and Nursing -  IELTS 6.5 with minimum 6 in each band

 

 

UNITEC

(Certificate & Diploma)

Tel 64-9-8154302

Email

international@unitec.ac.nz

Website www.unitec.ac.nz

 

NZ qualifications

Year 12 or equivalent

IGCSE (Higher grades)

Overseas qualifications

High School Certificate (Senior Grade 3)

 

 

 

Certificate Programmes - IELTS 5.5

Diploma Programmes - IELTS 6.0

NZ Diploma in Business (EAL)

(Duration one semester with direct entry into NZDB or BBUS depending on grades)

-  IELTS 5.5

 

 

MIT

(Bachelors Degree)

Tel 64-9-9688742

Email international@manukau.ac.nz

Website

www.manukau.ac.nz

 

 

 

 

The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies

·       Minimum 3 ‘C’ passes

Exceptions: Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Information Systems have higher entry requirements.

CIE Qualification

Ad Eundem University Entrance Standard as established by the NZVCC (refer to note 1)

Bursary

http://www.manukau.ac.nz/international/info/default.asp

 

 

 

 

Business, Engineering, Visual Arts – IELTS 6, minimum 5.5 in each band

Applied Communication, Nursing – IELTS 6.5, minimum 6 in each band

Information Systems – IELTS 6.5

 

 

 

 

MIT

(Certificate & Diploma Programmes)

Tel 64-9-9688742

Email international@manukau.ac.nz

Website www.manukau.ac.nz

 

 

 

 

NZ qualifications

Year 12 or equivalent

Overseas qualifications

High School Certificate (Senior Grade 3)

http://www.manukau.ac.nz/international/things.asp

 

 

 

Diploma Programmes

Communication Studies, Business Computing, Info & Computing Technology, Info Systems – IELTS 6.5, minimum 6 in each band

Business, Hospitality Management, Engineering – IELTS 6, minimum 5.5 in each band

Tourism Management – IELTS 6

Certificate Programmes

Communication Studies – IELTS 6, minimum 5.5 in each band

Hotel & Tourism Services – IELTS 6

Business, Computing, Hospitality Operations,  – IELTS 5.5, minimum 5 in each band

 

 

La Trobe University

Melbourne, Australia

Tel 61-3-94791199

Email

international@latrobe.edu.au

Website

www.latrobe.edu.au

To apply, contact Theresa at ACG International Centre

Email: t.ngo@acg.ac.nz

 

 

 

 

 

The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies

·       Successful completion of the Foundation certificate.

·       Minimum 65% average.

·       Each applicant assessed individually.

·       Certain programmes may have higher entry requirements.

CIE Qualification

2 A Level passes; minimum one subject at C grade

Law and Health Science have higher entry requirements

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/apply_req.html

 

 

 

English requirements vary depending on the course – please refer to the link below

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/apply_req.html

 

 

 

Monash University

Victoria, Australia

Tel 61-3-96274852

Email study@monash.edu

Website www.monash.edu.au

To apply, contact Theresa at ACG International Centre

Email: t.ngo@acg.ac.nz

 

 

 

 

 

The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies

·       Successful completion of the Foundation certificate.

·       Minimum 70% average.

·       Each applicant assessed individually.

·       Medicine, Pharmacy, Law and Engineering have higher entry requirements.

CIE Qualification

No more than 3 A Level passes.

Typical entry: CCC

Law and Engineering have higher entry requirements

www.monash.edu.au/courses/applications.html

 

 

 

IELTS 6 with minimum 6 in each band.

Exception:

Communication and Law

- IELTS 6.5

 

 

 

 

Macquarie University

Sydney, Australia

Tel 61-2-98507346

Email iso@mq.edu.au

Website www.mq.edu.au

To apply, contact Theresa at ACG International Centre

Email: t.ngo@acg.ac.nz

 

 

 

 

 

The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies

·       Successful completion of the Foundation certificate.

·       Minimum 70% average.

·       Each applicant assessed individually.

·       Law, Communication and Health Science related programmes have higher entry requirements.

CIE Qualification

No more than 3 A Level passes (or the equivalent at AS Level)

Typical entry: CCC

Some commerce programmes (Actuarial Studies Accounting, Marketing and International Business), Computer Science, eBusiness, Law, Medical Sciences and Media Studies have higher entry requirements

www.international.mq.edu.au/study/undergraduate/application_info.html#1

 

 

 

IELTS 6.5 with minimum 6 in each band.

 

 

 

The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Perth, Australia

Tel 61-8-93803939

Email

international@uwa.edu.au

Website www.uwa.edu.au

To apply, contact Theresa at ACG International Centre

Email: t.ngo@acg.ac.nz

 

 

 

 

 

The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies

·       Successful completion of the Foundation certificate.

·       Minimum 70% average.

·       Each applicant assessed individually.

·       Medicine and Law have higher entry requirements.

CIE Qualification

No more than 3 A Level passes

Typical entry: CCC

Dentistry, Medicine, Law and Engineering have higher entry requirements

www.international.uwa.edu.au/undergraduate/entry

 

 

 

 

 

IELTS 6.5 with minimum 6 in each band

Exception:

Law - IELTS 7

 

 

 

The Australian National University (ANU)

Canberra, Australia

Tel 61-2 61254643

Email ug.int@anu.edu.au

Website www.anu.edu.au

To apply, contact Theresa at ACG International Centre

Email: t.ngo@acg.ac.nz

 

 

 

 

 

The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies

·       Successful completion of the Foundation certificate.

·       Minimum 72% average.

·       Each applicant assessed individually.

·       The Bachelor of Laws has higher entry requirements.

CIE Qualification

No more than 3 A Level passes

Typical entry: DDD

Arts (International Relations), Asian Studies, Actuarial Studies (BBB), Engineering, Law, Computational Science and Photonics have higher entry requirements

www.anu.edu.au/ieo/admissions/requirement.html

 

 

 

IELTS 6.5 with minimum 6 in each band

Exception:

Law - IELTS 7

 

 

 

RMIT University

Melbourne, Australia

Tel 61-3-99255156

Email isu@rmit.edu.au

Website www.rmit.edu.au

To apply, contact Theresa at ACG International Centre

Email: t.ngo@acg.ac.nz

 

 

 

 

 

The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies

·       Successful completion of the Foundation certificate.

·       Minimum 70% average.

·       Each applicant assessed individually.

CIE Qualification

No more than 3 A Level passes

Typical entry: CCC

www.rmit.edu.au/browse?SIMID=s5u46t8oc9a71

 

 

 

IELTS 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each band

Exception:

Law - IELTS 7

 

 

 

University of Technology, Sydney (UTS)

Sydney, Australia

Tel 61-3-96274816

Email

international@uts.edu.au

Website www.uts.edu.au

To apply, contact Theresa at ACG International Centre

Email: t.ngo@acg.ac.nz

 

 

 

 

 

The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies

·       Successful completion of the Foundation certificate.

·       Minimum 70% average.

·       Each applicant assessed individually.

CIE Qualification

3 A Level passes at the same sitting or

2 A Level passes with 2 AS Level passes at the same sitting

Typical entry: CCC

www.uts.edu.au/international/fees/aer.html

 

 

 

IELTS 6.5 with minimum 6 in each band

Exception:

Law - IELTS 7

Humanities & Social Sciences, and Teacher Education – IELTS 7, writing 7

Engineering – IELTS 6, writing 6

 

 

 

The University of Adelaide, Adelaide

Tel 61-8-83035208

Email international@adelaide.edu.au

Website www.international.adelaide.edu.au

To apply, contact Theresa at ACG International Centre

Email: t.ngo@acg.ac.nz

 

 

 

 

 

The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies

·       Successful completion of the Foundation certificate.

·       Minimum 65% average.

·       Each applicant assessed individually.

·       Some programmes like Medicine may have higher entry requirements.

CIE Qualification

No more than 3 A Level passes

Typical entry: CCC

 

 

 

 

IELTS 6.0 with minimum of band score in 6.0 in Writing and Speaking and 5.5 in Reading and Listening

http://www.international.adeilade.edu.au/future/what/language

 

 

 

 

 

Note 1 - CIE Qualification

Ad Eundem University Entrance Standard as established by the NZVCC

120 points on the UCAS Tariff with a minimum grade of D in at least three subjects equivalent to those in the list approved for NZUEBS and NCEA at AS, A2 or A Level;

plus

A minimum D pass in IGCSE Mathematics;

plus

A minimum E pass in AS English Language or AS English Literature or NCEA Level 2 English (8 credits).

For most universities, entry into the restricted entry courses (eg. Commerce, Engineering, etc) will require more than the basic 120 points.