Planning to study architecture or art and design? You should submit a portfolio as part of your application, showing evidence of your design and creative interests.
Architecture portfolio guidelines
Submit a portfolio if you’re applying to:
- Bachelor of Architecture and Future Environments
Architecture portfolio guidelines
Art and design portfolio guidelines
Submit a portfolio if you’re applying to:
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Visual Arts
Art and design portfolio guidelines [PDF, 6.3 MB]
Preferential entry
You may not need to submit a portfolio if:
- You are a current Year 13 student at a NZ secondary school, and
- You have achieved NCEA Level 2 with Excellence endorsement overall and with an Excellence endorsement in one or more approved art, design or technology subjects, or
- You have achieved a University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) AS grade A or B in one or more approved art, design or technology subjects.
If you believe you’re eligible for preferential entry, apply online and submit your application without a portfolio.