(Admission ad eundem statum at entrance level)
To be eligible for admission you must achieve:
- at least 120 points on the New Zealand tariff at AS and/or A level in syllabuses from at least three different syllabus groups, which are broadly equivalent to the NCEA approved list, and
- a grade of D or better in syllabuses from at least three different syllabus groups (excluding Thinking Skills).
You must also satisfy literacy and numeracy requirements, by either:
- gaining an E grade or better in any one of AS English Language, English Language and Literature, English Literature or English General Paper and a D grade or better in IGCSE or GCSE Mathematics, or
- as prescribed for university entrance with NCEA .
Please note that the requirements stated on this page are only for applicants who have completed Cambridge International Examinations. If you have completed A Levels overseas through the General Certificate of Education, further information can be found in the other overseas entrance qualifications page.
Evidence you are required to provide
If you have provided your Cambridge International candidate number to the University of Otago, we will be able to access your results electronically when they become available.
New Zealand Tariff
Your points will be calculated by awarding points as follows:
| Level | A* | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 140 points | 120 points | 100 points | 80 points | 60 points | 40 points |
| AS | 60 points | 50 points | 40 points | 30 points | 20 points |