Further Education at University
To attend University you need the following….
- NCEA Level 3
- three subjects – at Level 3, made up of:
- 14 credits each, in three approved subjects
Literacy – 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:
- 5 credits in reading
- 5 credits in writing
Numeracy – 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of:
- Achievement Standards – specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects, or
- Unit Standards – package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 – all three required).
Once you have met the requirements for University Entrance it will appear on your Record of Achievement.

University of Canterbury
Individual Future Student Consultations are hosted online through Zoom –
During these sessions UC will:
- Introduce the University of Canterbury to you
- Provide personalised advice on their study options
- Answer any questions you have
To book phone your UC Liaison Officer – Email – blake.hoare@canterbury.ac.nz, 03 369 0896, 027 403 3151
See Links …..
UC application-dates – vary depending on course
Residential Application open – 1 August
Otago
Thinking Otago?
See the link… Introduction Guide and more
- 1 August – Residential College Applications Due
- 30 September – Residential College Applications close
- 10 December – Enrolments due for a majority of courses
Lincoln
Thinking of Lincoln University?
See links.. Lincoln for future students and Lincoln Scholarships
1 October 2020 – Enrolments open
Specialising in….
- Agriculture, Horticulture & Viticulture
- Business
- Environment
- Food, Wine & Beer
- Landscape
- Property & Valuation
- Sport & Recreation
- Tourism
- Foundation & Pathways
Ara
Note: Ara also offers degree courses
Ara information
Email:info@ara.ac.nz, ph 940 8000 or 0800 242 476
Applications for studying at ARA
University of Auckland
Recruitment Officer – Courtney Black 09 923 5211
Information Auckland University
Application Dates for University 2021 open –1 November 2020
Hall of Residence Applications 2021 open – 1 August 2020
Accommodation information
Victoria University of Wellington
Recruitment team – 0800 040 404, ruby.schurink@vuw.ac.nz
Enrolment information: enrolment-enquiries@vuw.ac.nz
Enrolment opens – October 1 2020
Hall of Residence Applications Open – August 1, 2020
Open Day August 21st, 2020
Massey University
Recruitment team details – 0800 627 739
Liaison Contact , website
Hall of Residence information
Hall of residence applications open – 1 August