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.

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) - 250
• 17 external Level 3 credits in Calculus
• 16 external Level 3 credits in Physics
• Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) - 300
• Mathematics and Physics at A Level
• International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) - 32
• Mathematics and Physics at HL Level

To recognise changes in a number of New Zealand secondary schools, the Faculty of Engineering will adjust admission requirements for 2026 entrance. While the advised rank score and subject requirements still guarantee entry in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), some further adjustment to the requirements will be considered, subject to places being available.

All school leaver applicants who have completed all subject requirements, but did not achieve the rank score required will be considered. The higher the rank score the more likely admission is granted.

NCEA Level 3

We will also consider applicants who have done well but have not quite achieved the guaranteed 250 rank score.

In addition, we have made the following changes to Calculus and Physics subject requirements. Applicants will require, in addition to achieving University Entrance, a minimum of 11 external Level 3 credits in Mathematics with Calculus (two of the three of the following Calculus Achievement Standards); and a minimum of 10 external Level 3 credits in Physics (two out of the three following Physics Achievement Standards).

External Calculus Achievement Standards:

• 91578: Apply differentiation methods in solving problems, 6 credits
• 91579: Apply integration methods in solving problems, 6 credits
• 91577: Apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems, 5 credits

External Physics credits Achievement Standards:

• 91523: Demonstrate understanding of wave systems, 4 credits
• 91524: Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems, 6 credits
• 91526: Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems, 6 credits.

Please note, although we would be again considering NCEA applicants with at least 11 credits in Calculus and 10 credits in Physics, these would not be guaranteed - but consideration as per Advanced Subsidiary Levels (AS) in Cambridge International and Standard Level (SL) in IB. 

Cambridge International

Guaranteed entry: in addition to achieving University Entrance, you must have a rank score of 300 or above, with Mathematics and Physics at A Level. 

We will also be making efforts to students below the 300 rank score and consider students who have achieved AS Mathematics and Physics with good grades. 

IB

Guaranteed entry: in addition to achieving University Entrance, you must have a rank score of 32 or above, with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level (HL). For Mathematics, we accept either HL "Analysis and approaches" or HL "Applications and interpretation". We will also be making offers to students below the 32 rank score. 

SL Mathematics and Physics will also be considered for admission to this programme on a case-by-case basis, based on the level of grade achieved and rank score. However, with the difference in course content at SL, we would now only consider SL "Analysis and approaches", as SL "Applications and interpretation" would not provide students with enough background to perform well. 

Further notes

For applicants, from NCEA, Cambridge International, and IB, who complete all the subject requirements but did not achieve the rank score required, a higher rank score raises the likelihood of admission. 

Read more about entry requirements for New Zealand secondary school applicants

New Zealand Tertiary Qualifications

You can transfer from another NZ tertiary institution, or another University of Auckland qualification, if you meet these 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. If you have completed a two-year New Zealand Diploma in Engineering with at least a B average we will consider you for entry to Part II.

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

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.

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

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

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 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 able to demonstrate sufficient ability in engineering-related and approved study in the Bachelor of Science (BSc) programme, you will be considered for admission in Semester Two. See Alternative pathway via Faculty of Science.
• Faculty of Engineering Entry pathways

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.

6.5 - IELTS Academic score required

No bands less than - 6.0

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 32 - Mathematics and Physics at HL level
• General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level with a minimum total score of BBB - Mathematics and Physics
• Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) with a minimum total score of BBB - Mathematics and Physics

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.

International Tertiary Institution Qualification

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

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

You will also need a sound background in calculus and physics.

You can also gain entry to Part I if you have met the guaranteed entry requirements through New Zealand or Australian secondary school qualifications, which must have been completed within the last year.

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.

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

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

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 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 able to demonstrate sufficient ability in engineering-related and approved study in the Bachelor of Science (BSc) programme, you will be considered for admission in Semester Two. See Alternative pathway via Faculty of Science.