Minimum academic and English language requirements for guaranteed entrance into undergraduate study from the University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies (Accelerated). Effective for students applying for entry to the University of Auckland in 2023.
Programme |
GPA1 |
English |
Semester intake |
Additional requirements |
Duration (years) |
Bachelor of Arts (BA) |
2.4 |
65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 |
Mar, Jul |
3 |
|
Bachelor of Communication (BC) |
3.0 |
65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 |
Mar |
3 |
|
Bachelor of Global Studies (BGlobalSt) |
3.9 |
70% (B grade) in English (EAP)3 |
Mar |
3 |
Bachelor of Arts (BA) | |
GPA1 | 2.4 |
English | 65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 |
Semester intake | Mar, Jul |
Additional requirements | |
Duration (years) | 3 |
Bachelor of Communication (BC) | |
GPA1 | 3 |
English | 65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 |
Semester intake | Mar |
Additional requirements | |
Duration (years) | 3 |
Bachelor of Global Studies (BGlobalSt) | |
GPA1 | 3.9 |
English | 70% (B grade) in English (EAP)3 |
Semester intake | Mar |
Additional requirements | |
Duration (years) | 3 |
Programme |
GPA1 |
English |
Semester intake |
Additional requirements |
Duration (years) |
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) |
3.0 |
65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 |
Mar, Jul |
3 |
|
Bachelor of Property (BProp) |
3.0 |
65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 |
Mar, Jul |
3 |
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) | |
GPA1 | 3 |
English | 65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 |
Semester intake | Mar, Jul |
Additional requirements | |
Duration (years) | 3 |
Bachelor of Property (BProp) | |
GPA1 | 3 |
English | 65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 |
Semester intake | Mar, Jul |
Additional requirements | |
Duration (years) | 3 |
Programme | GPA1 | English | Semester intake | Additional requirements | Duration (years) |
Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) | 4.7 | 65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 | Mar | By selection only. (Subject to the qualitative evaluation of a portfolio of creative work and written statement).4 | 3 |
Bachelor of Dance Studies (BDanceSt) | 2.4 | 65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 | Mar | By selection only. (Subject to the qualitative evaluation of an audition/interview which may contain one or more recorded/live elements).4 | 3 |
Bachelor of Design (BDes) | 3 | 65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 | Mar | 3 | |
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | 2.4 | 65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 | Mar | 4 | |
Bachelor of Music (BMus) – Creative Practice in; Classical, Jazz, or Popular Music | 2.4 | 65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 | Mar | By selection only. (Subject to the qualitative evaluation of an audition which may contain one or more recorded/live elements).4 | 3 |
Bachelor of Music (BMus) – Music Studies, Composition | 2.4 | 65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 | Mar | 3 | |
Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) (BUrbPlan (Hons)) | 3 | 65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 | Mar | 4 |
Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) | |
GPA1 | 4.7 |
English | 65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 |
Semester intake | Mar |
Additional requirements | By selection only. (Subject to the qualitative evaluation of a portfolio of creative work and written statement).4 |
Duration (years) | 3 |
Bachelor of Dance Studies (BDanceSt) | |
GPA1 | 2.4 |
English | 65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 |
Semester intake | Mar |
Additional requirements | By selection only. (Subject to the qualitative evaluation of an audition/interview which may contain one or more recorded/live elements).4 |
Duration (years) | 3 |
Bachelor of Design (BDes) | |
GPA1 | 3 |
English | 65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 |
Semester intake | Mar |
Additional requirements | |
Duration (years) | 3 |
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | |
GPA1 | 2.4 |
English | 65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 |
Semester intake | Mar |
Additional requirements | |
Duration (years) | 4 |
Bachelor of Music (BMus) – Creative Practice in; Classical, Jazz, or Popular Music | |
GPA1 | 2.4 |
English | 65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 |
Semester intake | Mar |
Additional requirements | By selection only. (Subject to the qualitative evaluation of an audition which may contain one or more recorded/live elements).4 |
Duration (years) | 3 |
Bachelor of Music (BMus) – Music Studies, Composition | |
GPA1 | 2.4 |
English | 65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 |
Semester intake | Mar |
Additional requirements | |
Duration (years) | 3 |
GPA13
Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) (BUrbPlan (Hons)) | |
English | 65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 |
Semester intake | Mar |
Additional requirements | |
Duration (years) | 4 |
Programme |
GPA1 |
English |
Semester intake |
Additional requirements |
Duration (years) |
Bachelor of Education (Teaching) (BEd (Tchg)) |
2.4 |
IELTS 7.0 overall, no band below 7.0 |
Mar, Jul (Jul intake subject to availability)5 |
By selection only. (Subject to a satisfactory interview, police check, safety checks and referees’ reports. You may also be required to sit literacy and numeracy assessment).4 |
3 |
Bachelor of Education (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) (BEd TESOL) |
2.4 |
65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 |
Jul |
By selection only. (Subject to a satisfactory interview, police checks, safety checks and referees’ reports).4 |
3 |
Bachelor of Sport, Health & Physical Education (BSportHPE) |
2.4 |
65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 |
Mar, Jul |
3 |
|
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) |
2.4 |
IELTS 7.0 overall, no band below 7.0 |
Mar, Jul |
By selection only. (Subject to a satisfactory police check, safety checks and referees’ reports. Interviews may be required).4 |
4 |
Bachelor of Education (Teaching) (BEd (Tchg)) | |
GPA1 | 2.4 |
English | IELTS 7.0 overall, no band below 7.0 |
Semester intake | Mar, Jul (Jul intake subject to availability)5 |
Additional requirements | By selection only. (Subject to a satisfactory interview, police check, safety checks and referees’ reports. You may also be required to sit literacy and numeracy assessment).4 |
Duration (years) | 3 |
Bachelor of Education (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) (BEd TESOL) | |
GPA1 | 2.4 |
English | 65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 |
Semester intake | Jul |
Additional requirements | By selection only. (Subject to a satisfactory interview, police checks, safety checks and referees’ reports).4 |
Duration (years) | 3 |
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) | |
GPA1 | 2.4 |
English | IELTS 7.0 overall, no band below 7.0 |
Semester intake | Mar, Jul |
Additional requirements | By selection only. (Subject to a satisfactory police check, safety checks and referees’ reports. Interviews may be required).4 |
Duration (years) | 4 |
Bachelor of Sport, Health & Physical Education (BSportHPE) | |
GPA1 | 2.4 |
English | 65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 |
Semester intake | Mar, Jul |
Additional requirements | |
Duration (years) | 3 |
Programme |
GPA1 |
English |
Semester intake |
Additional requirements |
Duration (years) |
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (BE (Hons)) |
5.0 |
70% (B grade) in English (EAP)3 |
Mar, July (Jul intake subject to availability) |
Calculus and Physics. |
4 |
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (BE (Hons)) | |
GPA1 | 5 |
English | 70% (B grade) in English (EAP)3 |
Semester intake | Mar, July (Jul intake subject to availability) |
Additional requirements | Calculus and Physics. |
Duration (years) | 4 |
Programme |
GPA1 |
English |
Semester intake |
Additional requirements |
Duration (years) |
Bachelor of Laws Part I (LLB (Part I)) |
Students must be offered a place in another bachelor’s degree either as a concurrent degree or a conjoint degree. Entry will be based on entry requirements for the other bachelor’s degree. |
Must meet minimum English requirements for other Bachelor’s degree. |
Mar, Jul |
Students will be selected into Part II on the basis of their results in Part I. |
4 |
Bachelor of Laws Part I (LLB (Part I)) | |
GPA1 | Students must be offered a place in another bachelor’s degree either as a concurrent degree or a conjoint degree. Entry will be based on entry requirements for the other bachelor’s degree. |
English | Must meet minimum English requirements for other Bachelor’s degree. |
Semester intake | Mar, Jul |
Additional requirements | Students will be selected into Part II on the basis of their results in Part I. |
Duration (years) | 4 |
Programme |
GPA1 |
English |
Semester intake |
Additional requirements |
Duration (years) |
Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) |
5.0 |
70% (B grade) in English (EAP)3 |
Mar, Jul (Mar only if seeking pathway to MBChB) |
One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.6 |
3 |
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) |
No direct entry |
Mar |
No direct entry. Applicants will be selected on the basis of first year results in the BSc (Biomedical Science) or BHSc programme, UCAT score and an interview.4 |
67 |
|
Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs)* |
4.0 |
70% (B grade) in English (EAP)3 |
Mar |
One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Limited numbers of places available. Selection by interview.4 |
3 |
Bachelor of Optometry |
No direct entry |
Mar |
No direct entry. Applicants will be selected on the basis of first year results in the BSc programme, and an interview.4 |
58 |
|
Bachelor of Pharmacy |
No direct entry |
Mar |
No direct entry. Applicants will be selected on the basis of first year results in the BSc or BHSc programmes, and an interview.4 |
49 |
|
Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Hons) |
No direct entry |
Mar |
No direct entry. Applicants will be selected on the basis of first year results in the BSc programme, and an interview.4 |
410 |
Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) | |
GPA1 | 5 |
English | 70% (B grade) in English (EAP)3 |
Semester intake | Mar, Jul (Mar only if seeking pathway to MBChB) |
Additional requirements | One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.6 |
Duration (years) | 3 |
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) | |
GPA1 | No direct entry |
English | |
Semester intake | Mar |
Additional requirements | No direct entry. Applicants will be selected on the basis of first year results in the BSc (Biomedical Science) or BHSc programme, UCAT score and an interview.4 |
Duration (years) | 67 |
Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs)* | |
GPA1 | 4 |
English | 70% (B grade) in English (EAP)3 |
Semester intake | Mar |
Additional requirements | One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Limited numbers of places available. Selection by interview.4 |
Duration (years) | 3 |
Bachelor of Optometry (BOptom) | |
GPA1 | No direct entry |
English | |
Semester intake | Mar |
Additional requirements | No direct entry. Applicants will be selected on the basis of first year results in the BSc programme, and an interview.4 |
Duration (years) | 58 |
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) | |
GPA1 | No direct entry |
English | |
Semester intake | Mar |
Additional requirements | No direct entry. Applicants will be selected on the basis of first year results in the BSc or BHSc programmes, and an interview.4 |
Duration (years) | 49 |
Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Hons) (BMedImagH) | |
GPA1 | No direct entry |
English | |
Semester intake | Mar |
Additional requirements | No direct entry. Applicants will be selected on the basis of first year results in the BSc programme, and an interview.4 |
Duration (years) | 410 |
Programme |
GPA1 |
English |
Semester intake |
Additional requirements |
Duration (years) |
Bachelor of Science |
5.0 |
65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 |
Mar |
One science subject.6 |
3 |
Bachelor of Science (BSc) – Food Science & Nutrition |
3.5 |
65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 |
Mar, Jul |
One science subject.6 |
3 |
Bachelor of Science |
3.0 |
65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 |
Mar, Jul |
One science subject.6 |
3 |
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) |
5.0 |
70% (B grade) in English (EAP)3 |
Mar, Jul |
4 |
Bachelor of Science (BSc) – Biomedical Science | |
GPA1 | 5 |
English | 65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 |
Semester intake | Mar |
Additional requirements | One science subject.6 |
Duration years | 3 |
Bachelor of Science (BSc) – Food Science & Nutrition | |
GPA1 | 3.5 |
English | 65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 |
Semester intake | Mar, Jul |
Additional requirements | One science subject.6 |
Duration years | 3 |
Bachelor of Science (BSc) – other majors | |
GPA1 | 3 |
English | 65% (B- grade) in English (EAP)2 |
Semester intake | Mar, Jul |
Additional requirements | One science subject.6 |
Duration years | 3 |
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) (BAdvSci(Hons)) – All specialisations | |
GPA1 | 5 |
English | 70% (B grade) in English (EAP)3 |
Semester intake | Mar, Jul |
Additional requirements | One science subject.6 |
Duration years | 4 |
Programme |
GPA1 |
English |
Semester intake |
Additional requirements |
Duration (years) |
Conjoint Degrees (without Engineering, Advanced Science, Health Sciences, or Nursing) |
3.9 |
Must meet minimum English requirements for both degrees. |
Dependent on faculty |
See additional requirements listed for both degree programmes. |
4+11 |
Conjoint Degrees (with Health Sciences and Nursing) |
5.0 |
Must meet minimum English requirements for both degrees. |
Dependent on faculty |
See additional requirements listed for both degree programmes. |
5+11 |
Conjoint Degrees (with Engineering, or Advanced Science) |
6.0 |
Must meet minimum English requirements for both degrees. |
Dependent on faculty |
See additional requirements listed for both degree programmes. |
5+11 |
Conjoint Degrees (without Engineering, Advanced Science, Health Sciences, or Nursing) | |
GPA1 | 3.9 |
English | Must meet minimum English requirements for both degrees. |
Semester intake | Dependent on faculty |
Additional requirements | See additional requirements listed for both degree programmes. |
Duration (years) | 4+11 |
Conjoint Degrees (with Health Sciences and Nursing) | |
GPA1 | 5 |
English | Must meet minimum English requirements for both degrees. |
Semester intake | Dependent on faculty |
Additional requirements | See additional requirements listed for both degree programmes. |
Duration (years) | 5+11 |
Conjoint Degrees (with Engineering, or Advanced Science) | |
GPA1 | 6 |
English | Must meet minimum English requirements for both degrees. |
Semester intake | Dependent on faculty |
Additional requirements | See additional requirements listed for both degree programmes. |
Duration (years) | 5+11 |
To be awarded the University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies, students must pass a minimum of four academic subjects and achieve 65% (B- grade) in EAP or 50% in EAP with a valid IELTS overall score of 6.0 and no bands below 5.5.
Entry to a University of Auckland Bachelor’s degree requires completion of the University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies and the required minimum GPA and EAP score as listed above.
1 GPA includes all subjects taken except English (EAP).
2 Faculties with programmes that specify ‘Selection’ have additional entry requirements such as a portfolio or interview, and entry is subject to faculty approval. The scores listed are alone not sufficient for entry.
3 If 65% (B- grade) in EAP is not achieved an acceptable alternative is 50% in EAP with a valid IELTS overall score of 6.0 and no bands below 5.5.
4 If 70% (B grade) in EAP is not achieved an acceptable alternative is 50% in EAP with a valid IELTS overall score of 6.5 and no bands below 6.0.span>
5 The July intake is only available for students enrolling in the Primary specialisation at the Epsom Campus.
6 A minimum of one of the following science subjects is required to be passed: Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Geography, Physics, and Statistics.
7 One-year BSc (Biomedical Science) or BHSc, plus five additional years in the MBChB programme if admission is gained.
8 One-year BSc, plus four additional years in the BOptom or programme if admission is gained.
9 One-year BSc or BHSc, plus three additional years in the BPharm programme if admission is gained.
10 One-year BSc plus three additional years in the BMedImag (Hons) programme if admission is gained.
11 Duration of conjoint programmes varies.
The above information is correct as of June 2021 and is subject to change.