International Entry requirements

Depending on your country and what level you are looking to study, there are different entry requirements. We want you to succeed in your studies with us so it is important to meet the entry requirements.

The following table provides general academic entry information for students from different countries. Please note that the information provided is a guideline only and may be subject to change. Minimum grades apply.

Applicants to NMIT’s graduate diploma or postgraduate diploma programmes must have an undergraduate degree in any discipline.

In addition, if you are a non-native speaker of English and have not studied at degree level in an English speaking country, you will be required to meet our English language requirements.(external link)

Equivalent qualifications for international students

If your qualifications are different to those we have in New Zealand the information below may help you understand the equivalent pass rates for your country. Some programmes may also have requirements in a particular subject area and English language ability so it is best to also check this in conjunction with the specific entry requirements on each programme page.

Country	Certificate and Diploma Programmes (Equivalent entry to New Zealand NCEA Level 1 or 2)	Degree Programmes (Equivalent entry to New Zealand NCEA Level 3
Brazil	Certificado de Ensino Médio	Successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution.
Canada	Grade 11 Secondary School Diploma (general level).	High School Graduation Diploma or Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma.
China	Senior High School Graduation Certificate.	SeniorHigh School Graduation Certificate with B average.
Fiji	Fiji School Leaving Certificate.	Form 7 Examination or successful completion of one year of tertiary study at a recognised institution.
France	Please contact international@nmit.ac.nz for more information.	Baccalauréat or successful completion of one year of tertiary study at a recognised institution.
Germany	Realschulabschluss / MittlereReife.	Zeugnis der AllgemeinenHochschulreife / Abitur or successful completion of one year of tertiary study at a recognised institution.
Hong Kong	Hong Kong Certificate of Education or Diploma of Secondary Education.	Hong Kong Advanced Level Certificate / Diploma of Secondary Education or successful completion of one year of tertiary study at a recognised institution.
India	Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12.	Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12.
Indonesia	Surat TandaTamatBelajar -SekolahMenengahUmum Tingkat Atas (STTB - SMA)	Completion of SekolahMenengahAtas (SMA) with a minimum score of 8
Japan	Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (KotogakkoSotsugyoShomeisho).	Completion of a High School Diploma with a B average.
Korea	High School Diploma	Junior College Diploma or completion of High School Leaving Certificate.
Malaysia	SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia - Malaysia Certificate of Education).	Three passes in STPM exam at C or better; or A maximum score of 18 points over 6 academic subjects in the UEC; or Three Advanced Level passes at grade C or better; or Successful completion of an Australian Matriculation programme with an ATAR of at least 75; or Successful completion of a Canadian Matriculation programme with an average of 65% across six subjects in Grade 12
Nepal	Proficiency Certificate / Intermediate Examination/ Higher Secondary Certificate.	Successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution
Oman	Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama (General Secondary Education Certificate).	Successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution.
Pacific Islands	Successful completion of Year 12 (6th form).	Successful completion of Year 13 (7th form) or successful completion of one year of tertiary study at a recognised institution.
Philippines	High School Diploma (Grade 12) Arts and Design/Sports Track	High School Diploma (Grade 12) Academic Track
Russia	Аттестат о среднем (полном) общемобразовании, Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education.	Successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution.
Saudi Arabia	Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate).	Successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution.
South Africa	Senior Certificate.	Successful completion of one year's tertiary study at a recognised institution.
Sri Lanka	Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (‘O’ Level or AS Level).	Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (A Level).
Sweden	Slutbetyg fran Grundskola.	Avgångsbetyg / SlutbetygfrånGymnasieskola or successful completion of one year of tertiary study at a recognised institution.
Taiwan	Senior High School Leaving Certificate.	Junior College Diploma or successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution.
Thailand	Certificate of Secondary Education / Maw 6.	Certificate of Secondary Education / Maw 6.
United Kingdom	General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE).	Advanced Level (A Level).
USA	High School Graduation Diploma	High School Graduation Diploma with SAT or successful completion of one year of tertiary study at a recognised institution
Vietnam	Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma	Successful completion of one year’s tertiary study at a recognised institution.
Worldwide	Baccalaureate/ Cambridge O Levels	International Baccalaureate: Or Cambridge A Levels

NOTE: If your country or qualification is not listed above, please contact us for assistance.

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