About University Entrance

University Entrance (UE) is the minimum requirement to go from school to a New Zealand university. Being awarded University Entrance also opens doors to tertiary study in other countries.

Once you have met the requirements for University Entrance, it will appear on your Record of Achievement.

To be awarded UE, you need:

• NCEA Level 3

• 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved subjects

• 10 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:

- 5 credits in reading

- 5 credits in writing.

• 10 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above