School Leavers
University Entrance - NCEA Level 3, three subjects at Level 3, made up of:14 credits each, in three NZQA University Entrance approved subjects, and Literacy; 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of;five credits in reading and five credits in writing, and
Numeracy; 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of specified achievement standards through a range of subjects, or a package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627; all three required), or
Completion of an external or overseas qualification, which is considered to be the equivalent of any of the above qualifications, as approved by the Head of Faculty
Mature Applicants
Mature entry applicants will be the age of 20 by March 1 of the first year of enrolment in the programme, and have provided evidence of relevant prior learning and experience.
Special Admission
An applicant who does not meet academic criteria, may be provisionally admitted to enrol in one or more Year One papers, provided he or she meets the requirements above. Upon successful completion of the papers, the student may apply for special admission or admission by mature entry.
English Language Requirements
If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at Southern Institute of Technology. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.