Unitec Institute of Technology Courses

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. A minimum of 4 years' secondary education;
2. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts;
3. A minimum total of 40 NCEA credits at level 2 in four subjects, including:
   • A minimum of 12 English credits at level 1 or higher;
   • University Entrance numeracy (or equivalent);
4. If you haven't met the above NCEA requirements, you'll need one of the following:
   • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework or equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate or Cambridge);
   • The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3);
   • After you have submitted your application to study at Unitec, you may be asked to attend a skills review session to assess your literacy and numeracy levels. This helps us to enrol you in the best programme and courses for your career pathway.

If English is not your first language, you will need one of the following:

• Academic IELTS level 5.5 with no band lower than 5, or;
• The New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 (Applied).

If you don't meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance, or try our New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3).

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

1. A minimum of 4 years secondary education;
2. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts;
3. 48 or more NCEA credits at level 2 in four subjects, including:
   • 12 credits or more in Mathematics preferably achievement standards in algebra, calculus or trigonometry;
   • 12 credits or more in English at NCEA level 1 or higher;
4. If you haven't met the above NCEA requirements, you'll need one of the following:
   • After you have submitted your application to study at Unitec, you may be asked to attend a skills review session to assess your literacy and numeracy levels. This helps us to enrol you in the best programme and courses for your career pathway.
   • A B- average or above in the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) Engineering pathway (FSTU 3926 Identity and Communication, FSTU 3922 Physics, FSTU3914 Maths Algebra, FSTU3912 Intro to Algebra), or;
   • Equivalent credits from appropriate trades training and/or demonstrated skills and experience, or;
   • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework or equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate or Cambridge: 120 credits in best 4 subjects at AS level plus a D grade or higher in IGCSE English and a D grade or higher in AS Maths), or;

If English is not your first language, you will need one of the following:

• Academic IELTS level 5.5 with no band lower than 5, or;
• The New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 (Applied)

If you don't meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.

Don't meet these requirements?

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance, or try our New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3).

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

1. 8 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing);
   • If you don't have NCEA, we will also accept a relevant qualification at Level 2 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework or above or an equivalent qualification;
2. A minimum of 3 years' secondary education;
3. Be at least 16 years old by the time the programme begins.

If English is your second language, you will need one or more of the following:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

If you don't meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance.

You may be asked to come to a Skills Review session either online or at our Mt Albert campus. During this session, we will check your current reading, writing and maths skills and will give you the opportunity to talk to our friendly academic staff about your job plans and you can find out more about what Unitec can offer you. You can book your Skills review session here.

For advice about your career and study options, contact one of our friendly advisors at our Careers Centre.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

What you will need to study this programme.

For this programme, you will need:

1. To be 16 years old by the time the programme starts

2. Completed NCEA Level 1 with 10 credits in English and 10 credits in Mathematics.

3. If English is not your first language, you will need one or more of the following:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't meet these requirements? We also accept:

• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

For more information, download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

You will need to provide the following at different points of your application process.

• Have at least 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent) in your 4 best subjects; or
• A maximum total of 20 in best 4 Sixth Form Certificate subjects; or
• Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above

If you don't meet the academic criteria above, we have a range of Foundation and Bridging Education programmes which will help you prepare for further academic study.

If English is not your first language you will also need one or more of the following:

• A minimum of 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English; or
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency; or
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years.

If you don't meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

What you will need to study this programme.

What you will need to study this programme.

What you will need to study this programme.

You will need the following:

1. 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 in four different subjects including:

• 12 credits in Mathematics (preferably in algebra, geometry and trigonometry) or equivalent
• 8 credits in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

High levels of oral, written and interpersonal communications and mathematical skills are required to complete this programme.

2. If English is not your first language, you will need one or more of the following:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't meet the requirements? We also accept:

• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission

For more information, download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

What you will need to study this programme.

You will need the following:

1. Be at least 16 years of old when you start this programme:
2. A total of NCEA level 2 including a minimum of:

• 10 literacy credits at level 1 or higher (for those who achieved NCEA Level 2 before 2013); and
• 48 NCEA credits at level 2 in four subjects, including at least 12 credits in Mathematics (preferably achievement standards in algebra, calculus or trigonometry);

2. If English is not your first language, you will need one or more of the following:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't have NCEA? We also accept:

• An equivalent qualification; or
• Equivalent credits from appropriate trades training and/or demonstrated skills and experience; or
• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission

For more information, download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations