Unitec Institute of Technology Courses

You will need to provide the following, at different points of your application process.

1. Be at least 16 years old on the programme's start date;
2. At least 4 years of secondary school education;
3. At least one of the following academic requirements:
   • 12 Level 1 NCEA credits in at least two subjects, or;
   • A pass in at least 2 School Certificate subjects, or;
   • A New Zealand Certificate in a relevant discipline at either Level 2 or Level 3, or equivalent
4. Consent to a Safety Check which meets the requirements of the Children Act 2014 (formerly known as the Vulnerable Children's Act) including:
   • Provide two forms of verified ID and evidence of any name changes;
   • Consent to a Police vetting check;
   • Provide the names of two referees who Unitec can contact;
   • Pass a mandatory interview process;
   • Provide a Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing a chronological summary of your work history for the past 5 years and the name of any professional organisations, licensing authorities and registration authorities that you have been, or are, a member of;
5. Complete a self-declaration of criminal convictions and medical conditions form.

If you don't meet the academic criteria above, we have a range of Foundation and Bridging Education programmes which will help you prepare for further academic study.

If English is not your first language you will also need at least 12 credits in English at NCEA level 1.

If you don't meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability. If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. A minimum of 14 credits at NCEA level 2 in ICT_related subjects
2. A minimum of 10 credits at NECA level 1 in literacy and 10 credits at NCEA level 1 in numeracy,
3. Be at least 16 years old by the time the programme begins,
4. If English is not your first language, you are required to have one or more of the following:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't have NCEA? We also accept:

• A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or
• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

For more information download programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

To enter this programme, you'll need to have one of the following:

• Achievement of NCEA Level 2 including:
• 8 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above; and
• 14 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above

or

• An equivalent qualification.

or

• Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above with a relevant pathway.

There may be other options available:

• If you're over 20 and have relevant skills/life experience, or
• If you're under 20 and have the relevant reading, writing and numeracy skills.

Simply apply online and we'll be in touch about your next steps.

When you apply for this programme, you must provide proof of your identity (ID) and other documents, such as academic certificates. Please have these handy when you're ready to apply.

See what documents you may need to provide

You'll need to meet the following English language requirement:

• 8 NCEA literacy credits at Level 2 or above or equivalent

If you don't meet this requirement, you must provide evidence that you have the English proficiency required.

For more information, download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. A minimum of 4 years' secondary education;
2. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts;
3. A minimum total of 40 NCEA credits at level 2 in four subjects, including:
   • A minimum of 12 English credits at level 1 or higher;
   • A minimum of 12 Science credits at Level 1 or higher;
   • University Entrance numeracy (or equivalent);
4. If you haven't met the above NCEA requirements, you'll need one of the following:
   • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework or equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate or Cambridge);
   • The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) including FSTU 3921 Bioscience;
   • After you have submitted your application to study at Unitec, you may be asked to attend a skills review session to assess your literacy and numeracy levels. This helps us to enrol you in the best programme and courses for your career pathway.

If English is not your first language, you will need one of the following:

• Academic IELTS level 6 with no band lower than 5.5, or;
• The New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 (Academic).

If you don't meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance, or try our New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3).

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. A minimum of 4 years' secondary education;
2. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts;
3. A minimum total of 40 NCEA credits at level 2 in four subjects, including:
   • A minimum of 8 English credits at level 2 or higher;
   • University Entrance numeracy (or equivalent);
4. If you haven't met the above NCEA requirements, you'll need one of the following:
   • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework or equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate or Cambridge), or;
   • The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3), or;
   • After you have submitted your application to study at Unitec, you may be asked to attend a skills review session to assess your literacy and numeracy levels. This helps us to enrol you in the best programme and courses for your career pathway.

If English is not your first language, you will need one of the following:

• Academic IELTS level 5.5 with no band lower than 5, or;
• The New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 (Applied).

If you don't meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance, or try our New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3).

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

1. Check whether you meet the following requirements, then click 'Apply Now' and fill in the online application form.

• Be 18 years of age on the first day of the semester in which you start your studies
• Be a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident
• Demonstrate a level of English communication that allows you to participate in the programme

2. We will be in touch within 48 hours. You will need to provide the following information via your application dashboard:

• Two forms of ID
• A CV that demonstrates appropriate work or other life experience
• Two references from employers or professional colleagues
• Consent to a Police vetting check for the purpose of work-based learning placements

3. We may invite you and your whanau to an interview. This is so we can ensure you have the abilities required to succeed in the programme.

For more information, download the programme regulations

Programme Regulations

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. 12 NCEA credits at Level 1 in two different subjects, one subject must be English
2. A minimum of 4 years secondary education
3. Be at least 16 years old by the time the programme begins (or provide a completed Early Release Exception form)
4. If English is not your first language, you will need one or more of the following:

• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency; or
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't have NCEA? We also accept:

• A relevant qualification at Level 2 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or
• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

For more information, download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

For this programme you need:

1. Be at least 16 years old when you start this programme (unless you have an Early Release Exemption from MOE)

2. At least 48 NCEA credits at Level 2 in your best four subjects

3. A minimum of 10 NCEA credits at Level 1 in mathematics, including measurement and number (excluding statistics); OR

• A maximum total of 20 in your best four Sixth Form Certificate subjects or equivalent; OR
• Hold an appropriate qualification at Level 3 or above

4. A minimum of 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English.

5. If English is not your first language, you will need one or more of the following:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency such as IELTS
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

6. As part of your application you may be required to:

• Attend an interview
• Present your portfolio (view the portfolio the guidelines here)
• Sit a test for colour vision

Don't meet these requirements? We also accept:

Entry by special or discretionary admission.

Special admission:

• Be 20 years old or above when your programme starts; AND
• Provide sufficient evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate a successful outcome in the qualification.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. Have successfully completed 120 credits of a level 5 IT qualification or above or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
2. Consent to Unitec undertaking a Police clearance check, or a Criminal Record Check, and advise Unitec of any current charges or pending court matters
3. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA level 2 in English (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing),
4. If English is not your first language, you are required to have one or more of the following:
   • Have achieved NCEA Level 2 and New Zealand University entrance
   • Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
   • Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Programme Regulations

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. A minimum of 4 years' secondary education;
2. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts;
3. A minimum total of 40 NCEA credits at level 2 in four subjects, including:
   • A minimum of 12 English credits at level 1 or higher;
   • University Entrance numeracy (or equivalent);
4. If you haven't met the above NCEA requirements, you'll need one of the following:
   • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework or equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate or Cambridge);
   • The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3), or;
   • After you have submitted your application to study at Unitec, you may be asked to attend a skills review session to assess your literacy and numeracy levels. This helps us to enrol you in the best programme and courses for your career pathway.

If English is not your first language, you will need one of the following:

• Academic IELTS level 5.5 with no band lower than 5, or;
• The New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 (Applied).

If you don't meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance, or try our New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3).

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

What you will need to study this programme.

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. A minimum of 4 years' secondary education;
2. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts;
3. A minimum total of 40 NCEA credits at level 2 in four subjects, including:
   • A minimum of 12 English credits at level 1 or higher;
   • University Entrance numeracy (or equivalent);
4. If you haven't met the above NCEA requirements, you'll need one of the following:
   • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework or equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate or Cambridge), or;
   • The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3);
   • After you have submitted your application to study at Unitec, you may be asked to attend a skills review session to assess your literacy and numeracy levels. This helps us to enrol you in the best programme and courses for your career pathway.

If English is not your first language, you will need one of the following:

• Academic IELTS level 5.5 with no band lower than 5, or;
• The New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 (Applied).

If you don't meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance, or try our New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3).

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations