University Entrance

University Entrance (UE) is the minimum requirement to go to a New Zealand University. Refer to NZQA Website

To qualify you will need:

• NCEA level 3
• 14 credits in each of 3 University Approved Subjects at level 3 or above (see approved subjects below)
• University Entrance Literacy - 10 credits made up of:
  • 5 UE Reading Credits
  • 5 UE Writing Credits
• Numeracy 10 credits at level 1 or above (as per the requirements to pass NCEA Level 1)

The following are University Approved Subjects (UAS) that are offered at Fraser High School

When choosing school subjects, students need to be aware that many universities require more than just University Entrance to be accepted.  For example, universities such as Auckland, Massey, Otago & Victoria all require University Entrance, but they also set a Rank Score total number of points that a student needs to have to gain guaranteed entry.

Rank Score

Many universities require more than just University Entrance, they also require a Rank Score 

A Rank Score is the total number of points that a student needs to gain guaranteed entry. A Rank Score is calculated from a student's top 80 credits, generally across up to five University Entrance subjects. Rank Scores can vary with each degree and university.

• Achieved credits = 2 points
• Merit credits = 3 points
• Excellence credits = 4 points

Universities requiring a Rank Score

• Auckland, Massey, Otago and Victoria.