University Entrance

University Entrance is the minimum requirement to go to an NZ University. To qualify you must have achieved:

• NCEA Level 3, AND
• 14 credits at Level 3 or above in each of 3 approved subjects (see the list of approved subjects below), AND
• 10 UE literacy credits at Level 2 or above (5 reading and 5 writing) from a list of approved standards AND
• 10 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above. 

Approved Subjects for University Entrance offered at Nelson College for Girls

• Accounting
• Biology
• Business Studies
• Calculus
• Chemistry
• Classical Studies
• Design (Practical Art)
• Design and Visual Communication (Graphics)
• Digital Technologies
• Drama
• Earth and Space Science
• Economics
• English
• French
• Food and Life Studies (Home Economics)
• Geography
• Health 
• History
• History of Art
• Japanese
• Mathematics
• Media Studies
• Music Studies
• Painting (Practical Art)
• Photography (Practical Art)
• Physical Education
• Physics
• Printmaking (Practical Art)
• Psychology
• Sculpture (Practical Art)
• Sport and Recreation
• Statistics
• Technology
• Te Reo Māori

Each University also has its own entry requirements. It would be advisable to contact the specific University or check their website for up-to-date entry information.

For example, the University of Auckland has an additional literacy requirement. Applicants must have gained a minimum of 17 credits in English at Level 2 and/or 3. 

The Careers Advisor will be able to give you more information about entry requirements.