Certificate of University Preparation – CertUniPrep

Admission to Massey

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

• Massey University entry requirements

Specific requirements

To enter the Certificate of University Preparation you will:

New Zealand or domestic students

You will meet the university admission requirements as specified, or shall have:

• completed Year 13 at a New Zealand secondary school, or equivalent, and
• have achieved at least 14 credits in at least 1 approved subject at NCEA Level 3 or above, or equivalent, and
• have achieved at least 10 credits in at least 2 other approved subjects at NCEA Level 3 or above, or equivalent, and
• have met the literacy and numeracy standards required for University Entrance, or equivalent.

International students

Eligible students with an intended pathway to College of Creative Arts qualifications can enrol in the Creative Arts pathway within the Certificate of University Preparation.

International students with intended pathways to other undergraduate qualifications will need to gain admission via this qualification:

• Foundation Certificate (International – Accelerated) (1 semester)

Prior learning, credit and exemptions

For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

• review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
• contact us through the Get advice button on this page.

English language skills

If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.