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For this programme, you will need the following:
1. NCEA Level 1 in Mathematics,and English.
2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing).
3. A minimum of 3 years secondary education.
4. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts.
5. 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:

• A relevant qualification at Level 2 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or
• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

For this programme, you'll need the following:

1. Be at least 16 years old on the programme's start date;
2. At least 4 years of secondary school education;
3. At least one of the following academic requirements:
   • 12 Level 1 NCEA credits in at least two subjects, or;
   • A pass in at least 2 School Certificate subjects, or;
   • A New Zealand Certificate in a relevant discipline at either Level 2 or Level 3, or equivalent
4. Consent to a Safety Check which meets the requirements of the Children Act 2014 (formerly known as the Vulnerable Children's Act) including:
   • Provide two forms of verified ID and evidence of any name changes;
   • Consent to a Police vetting check;
   • Provide the names of two referees who Unitec can contact;
   • Pass a mandatory interview process;
   • Provide a Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing a chronological summary of your work history for the past 5 years and the name of any professional organisations, licensing authorities and registration authorities that you have been, or are, a member of;
5. Complete a self-declaration of criminal convictions and medical conditions form.

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 at least 12 credits in English at NCEA level 1.

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

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

1. Be at least 16 years old on the programme's start date;
2. At least 4 years of secondary school education;
3. At least one of the following academic requirements:
   • 12 Level 1 NCEA credits in at least two subjects, or;
   • A pass in at least 2 School Certificate subjects, or;
   • A New Zealand Certificate in a relevant discipline at either Level 2 or Level 3, or equivalent
4. Consent to a Safety Check which meets the requirements of the Children Act 2014 (formerly known as the Vulnerable Children's Act) including:
   • Provide two forms of verified ID and evidence of any name changes;
   • Consent to a Police vetting check;
   • Provide the names of two referees who Unitec can contact;
   • Pass a mandatory interview process;
   • Provide a Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing a chronological summary of your work history for the past 5 years and the name of any professional organisations, licensing authorities and registration authorities that you have been, or are, a member of;
5. Complete a self-declaration of criminal convictions and medical conditions form.

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 at least 12 credits in English at NCEA level 1.

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

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. Completed the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3); or

2. Demonstrate the equivalent skills and you must be an apprentice electrical mechanic or working in an approved automotive premises. Find out more about automotive work placement learning here

3. If English is not your first language, you 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:

• Be 20 years or older before the start of the programme
• Provide sufficient evidence of aptitude, appropriate work or other life experience as approved by the Academic Leader
• Entry by Discretionary Admission

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

What you will need to study this programme.

You must be at least 16 years of age on the date of the programme's commencement for the semester, and you'll need to:

• NCEA Level 1 in Mathematics, English, and Physics or General Science; Or
• Equivalent.
• And have the necessary English language proficiency, a minimum of NCEA (Level 1) English or have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years.

Don't meet these Academic requirements?

• If you don't meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify.
• You may also be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

Simply apply online, and we'll be in touch about your next steps.

For more information download the full programme regulations, click here to download

As a part of this requirement, you must meet at least 16 years of age and meet one of the below;

• All applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet the country-specific admission requirement;
• And English entry requirements;
  • If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:
    • Evidence of an overall IELTS (General or Academic) band score of at least 5 in each band; Or
    • Equivalent described in NZQA Rules and on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students

Don't meet these Academic requirements?

If you don't meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes and a range of English Language programmes can help you qualify.

For more information download the full programme regulations, click here to download

Programme Regulations

For Domestic Students:

Completion of Year 12 or equivalent.

For International Students:

Must be 18 year or older; completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent; IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

For Domestic Students:

Completion of Year 12 or equivalent.

For International Students:

Must be 18 year or older; completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent; IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. A recognised degree, a professional qualification in a relevant discipline or the ability to demonstrate competencies equivalent to the above
2. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing)
3. If English is your second language, you are required to have 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:

For Domestic Students:

Completion of Year 10 or equivalent.

What you will need to study this programme.

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), or;
   • 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

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. 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

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

1. Have at least 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent) in your 4 best subjects, and;
2. Consent to a Safety Check which meets the requirements of the Children Act 2014 (formerly known as the Vulnerable Children's Act) including:
   • Provide two forms of verified ID and evidence of any name changes;
   • Consent to a Police vetting check;
   • Complete a self-declaration of criminal convictions and medical conditions form

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:

• 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.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

For Domestic Students:

Completion of Year 10 or equivalent.

For International Students:

Must be 18 year or older; completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent; IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

For Domestic Students:

Completion of Year 12 or equivalent.

For International Students:

Must be 18 year or older; completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent; IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

What you will need to study this programme.

You must have completed the following:

• NCEA entry requirements;
  • 14 credits at NCEA Level 3 in three approved subjects;
  • 10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Maori (5 in reading, 5 in writing)
  • 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau
  • Complete and pass a short numeracy and literacy test
    (Note: Applies to applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements and who have not reached the age of 20 . You can find more information on special or discretionary)