Overseas qualifications

If your highest qualification was gained outside New Zealand, view our international entry requirements. 

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

NCEA - 275

• 17 external Level 3 credits in Calculus
• 16 external Level 3 credits in Physics

CIE - 330

• Mathematics and Physics at A Levels

IB - 36

• Mathematics and Physics at HL Levels

New Zealand tertiary qualifications

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

Guaranteed grade requirements

These are the grades required for guaranteed 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.  

Grade required (in the previous year of full-time study)

5.5 Grade Point average Calculate your Grade point Average

5.5 Grade Point equivalent Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent

Further requirements

You must have completed one semester of successful bachelor degree study from a New Zealand tertiary institution, or one year of successful study as part of an acceptable sub-degree qualification from a New Zealand tertiary institution. You will also need a sound background in calculus and physics.

Please note that entry to the programme is subject to the availability of spaces.

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, please 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

Depending on the type of programme you are pursuing, you may have the opportunity to complete a unique research project. To find out more about the research carried out at the University of Auckland and to identify potential supervisors, check out our researcher profiles.

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 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.