Please note: we will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.

You will be required to audition if you are applying for the following specialisations:

• Performance - Learn more about Performance auditions.
• Jazz - Learn more about Jazz auditions.

If you have any queries, please contact the Student Hubs. 

This is a limited entry programme: there is a limit on the number of enrolments due to staff or space capacity. For more information, please see the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 in the University Calendar and the related Programme and Course Limitations and selection criteria.

New Zealand Secondary School Qualifications

You are guaranteed entry to this programme if you meet these requirements.

1. First, you must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard .
2. You must also meet the rank score for this programme. Not sure about your rank score? Use our rank score calculator.
3. You may need to have studied certain subjects or achieved credits in particular subjects.
4. Some programmes have additional requirements, such as an interview, portfolio or references.

Guaranteed rank score, subject and other requirements

If your rank score is slightly lower than the guaranteed score, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available. If you don’t meet the requirements, you may be able to apply under our Undergraduate Targeted Admission Schemes.

Qualification and Score required

• National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) - 150
• Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) - 150          
• International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) - 26

Read more about entry requirements for New Zealand secondary school applicants

Further requirements

Selection into the BMus programme will be based on your academic history and, for some music specialisations, on the strength of your audition or portfolio. (A specialisation in Musicology or Songcraft and Music Production has no audition or portfolio requirements).

View the audition or portfolio requirements for the following specialisations:

• Performance
• Jazz

New Zealand Tertiary Qualifications

You can transfer from another NZ tertiary institution, or another University of Auckland qualification, if you meet these requirements.

These are the minimum grades required to be considered for entry to this programme. If your grades are slightly lower, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available.

2.2 - Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculate your Grade Point Average   

2.2 - Grade Point Equivalent (GPE) Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent 

Further requirements

Selection into the BMus programme will be based on your academic history and, for some music specialisations, on the strength of your audition or portfolio. (A specialisation in Musicology or Songcraft and Music Production has no audition or portfolio requirements).

View the audition or portfolio requirements for the following specialisations:

• Performance
• Jazz

Transfer of Credit

• You can apply for transfer of credit for tertiary courses completed elsewhere as part of your Application for Admission. For more information, see External transfer of credit.
• If you have completed study at another New Zealand University, get an estimate of the transfer credit you may be eligible for, using our Transfer Credit Calculator.
• See information about prior tertiary study requirements

You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:

• See if you meet the criteria for the Undergraduate Targeted Admission Scheme (UTAS).
• Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
• If you are 20 on or before the first day of semester, have no formal University Entrance (UE) qualification, and are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you can apply for special admission.
• If you are under 20, have no formal University Entrance (UE) qualification, and are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you can apply for discretionary entrance.
• If you can demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and maturity, we offer admission to applicants under 16.

If you are an international applicant whose first language is not English, you must provide evidence of your English proficiency.

If you are a domestic applicant, you will generally be considered proficient in English.

6.0 - IELTS Academic score required

No bands less than - 5.5

See alternative English language requirements

International Secondary School Qualification

These are the minimum grades required to be considered for entry to this programme. If your grades are slightly lower, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available.

If your qualification is not in the table below, you will need to have one of the following

• International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) with a minimum total score of TBC.
• General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level with a minimum total score of TBC.
• Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) with a minimum total score of TBC.

Your CIE/GCE A level score is calculated on the best three academic subjects and General Studies cannot be included. You must have completed a minimum of three A-level subjects.

GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA and Pearson Education Limited taken outside of New Zealand. 

Please note:

We do not offer direct entry from secondary school in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Indonesia, Iran, Mexico, Oman, Papua New Guinea, Taiwan, or United Arab Emirates. Foundation or tertiary qualifications are required. See foundation programmes for international students or prior tertiary qualifications requirement below.

All other countries/qualifications will be assessed on application.

Further requirements

Selection into the BMus programme will be based in the strength of the creative requirements for your major, such as your audition or portfolio. All applicants must submit a statement of musical background and referee’s report.

International Tertiary Institution Qualification

You can transfer from another tertiary institution if you meet these minimum requirements.

Selection into the BMus programme will be based in the strength of the creative requirements for your major, such as your audition or portfolio. All applicants must submit a statement of musical background and referee’s report.

You will need to have one year successful bachelor-degree level study at a recognised university (or similar institution) overseas. 

See information about prior tertiary study requirements

These are the minimum grades required to be considered for entry to this programme. If your grades are slightly lower, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available.

2.2 - Grade Point Equivalent Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

2.2 - Grade Point Average Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Transfer of Credit

You can apply for transfer of credit for tertiary courses completed elsewhere as part of your Application for Admission. For more information see External transfer of credit.

You could be eligible for another programme or check out these alternative pathways:

• Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
• If you have an offer of place from us that is conditional on meeting English language requirements, you may be considered for English Pathway courses from the University of Auckland English Language Academy (ELA)
• If you are 20 on or before the first day of semester, have no formal University Entrance (UE) qualification, and are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you can apply for special admission.
• Completion of a 2.5 year Diploma in Music at SEGi College with a University of Auckland GPE of 2.2 (a cumulative GPA of 2.3 or above at SEGi College) will allow applicants to enter into Part II of the Bachelor of Music degree programme at the University of Auckland.