National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3

To be admitted to the University of Auckland, you must gain the University Entrance Standard and be selected into a programme.

Information on the University Entrance Standard for the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 can be found on the central University website.

National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 requirements for domestic applicants

In addition to achieving university entrance, the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) programme has additional specific requirements.
 

The NCEA level 3 guaranteed admission score for the BE(Hons) in 2016:

Rank score 
260

Guaranteed entry requires the following Achievement Standards in Level 3 calculus and physics.

Calculus - 17 external credits

Calculus Achievement Standards (Level 3)

• AS 3.5 Apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems.
• AS 3.6 Apply differentiation methods in solving problems.
• AS 3.7 Apply integration methods in solving problems.

Physics - 16 external credits

Physics Achievement Standards (Level 3)

• AS 3.3 Demonstrate understanding of wave systems.
• AS 3.4 Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems.
• AS 3.6 Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems.

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