To enter UCIC programmes, students must meet both the Academic (NCEA) and English language requirements. For a complete list of UCIC-approved Englush language proficiency tests, please refer to English Language Requirements page.
UC International College (UCIC) offers one-year Diploma in University Studies (DipUS) equivalent to the UC first year bachelor’s degrees. Upon successful completion, students progress into the second year of their chosen degrees at UC in Commerce, Science and Engineering.
This pathway is ideal for international students who:
To enter UCIC programmes, students must meet both the Academic (NCEA) and English language requirements. For a complete list of UCIC-approved Englush language proficiency tests, please refer to English Language Requirements page.
| Requirements | Certificate in Foundation Studies | DipUS: Commerce | DipUS: Science | DipUS: Engineering |
| Academic Requirements | Completion of a minimum of 36 credits from Level 2 and 3, with at least 10 credits in each of the three UE approved subjects | Completion of a minimum of 10 credits in each of three UE approved subjects at Level 3 | Completion of a minimum of 10 credits in each of three UE approved subjects at Level 3 | Completion of a minimum of 10 credits in each of three UE approved subjects at Level 3 |
| English Language Requirements | IELTS (Academic): Overall 5.5 score. All band scores a minimum of 5.0 | |||
| NCEA Level 2 and/or 3: 4 credits for Reading and 4 credits for Writing from the UE literacy OR 5 credits of Level 3 English Language Standards | ||||
| CCEL's English for Academic Purposes 1 (EAP 1): Minimum C+ grade | ||||
| Language Certificate (Online) — B2 Communicator: ⌀ Certificate in Foundation Studies - Written (LRW) PASS and Spoken (S) PASS with no less than 25/50 in each skill ⌀ DipUS - Written (LRW) HIGH PASS with overall 101 points and no less than 25/50 in each skill. Spoken (S) PASS with no less than 25/50 in each skill |