University Entrance UE

University Entrance Requirements: UE          

NCEA Level 3 - 60 credits at Level 3 plus 20 credits Level 2 or higher; made up of…

  • 14 credits in each of three University approved subjects = 42 credits
  • 18 Level 3 credits from any other subject, can be Achievement or Unit Standards
  • UE Numeracy = 10 credits at Level 1 or higher from specified Achievement Standards
  • UE Literacy = 10 credits (5 in reading & 5 in writing) at Level 2 or higher from specified Achievement Standards

Note:  In addition to achieving University Entrance, most universities require further entry criteria to be met.  This information is available on the university website or prospectus.

Auckland University’s Literacy requirement:  minimum of 17 credits in English at either Level 2 or above.


UE Approved Level 3 Courses at KBHS

Accounting Digital TechnologiesMusic
Art Design  DramaPhysical Education
Art Painting/ SculptureEconomics Physics
Art Photography English Samoan
BiologyGeographyScience
CalculusHistoryStatistics
ChemistryJapaneseTe Reo Māori
Design & Visual CommunicationMathematics


Non UE Approved Level 3 Courses at KBHS

Building & ConstructionGatewayServices Academy
Financial SkillsPolice AcademyRecreation
Tourism