Which foundation programmes will be accepted for admission to the University of Auckland?If you did not attain University Entrance through study at a New Zealand secondary school, or meet an acceptable equivalent level from another secondary or tertiary qualification, the University of Auckland may consider you for admission if you complete an acceptable foundation programme.
The foundation programmes listed below may be accepted for admission to the University of Auckland if they have been completed, and any other additional requirements are met. Please note that this listing is not an exhaustive one, and others may be considered on a case-by-case basis including foundation programmes completed at institutes outside of New Zealand.
For information on the minimum acceptable entry requirements based on one of the specific foundation qualification listed, or one that has not been included below, please contact us.
Once you have gained admission, selection to a specific undergraduate programme at the University of Auckland will be decided by the faculty you have applied to. If you would like more information on programme entry requirements, please contact us.
Alternatively, you may prefer to visit the University and discuss this with staff in the relevant Faculty Student Centre.
Please note: For information on the entry requirements to the different Foundation Programmes, you will need to contact the tertiary institution which delivers that foundation programme.
The University of Auckland
Foundation Studies Certificate (taught at Taylors College in Auckland)
International applicants are encouraged to consider studying either the Foundation Studies Certificate or the University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies. Domestic applicants may take either of these qualifications if they have completed Year 13 at a NZ secondary school, or they are 18 years of age before starting the foundation study. Additional information on foundation study options available at the University of Auckland is available at Preparation programmes.
UP International College
The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies
AUT Certificate in Foundation Studies
University of Canterbury
Certificate in University Preparation
Certificate in Foundation Studies
Lincoln University
Certificate of Foundation Studies
Certificate in University Preparation
Massey University
Certificate in Foundation Studies
Certificate of University Preparation
University of Otago
Certificate in Foundation Studies
Certificate of University Preparation
Victoria University of Wellington
Certificate in Foundation Studies
Certificate of University Preparation
The University of Waikato
Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies
Certificate of Preparation
Manukau Institute of Technology
MIT Certificate in Pre-Degree Studies (Engineering). This qualification can only be used for BE(Hons) entry.